Bostwick & Associates Serving San Francisco and Los Angeles
Central Valley Personal Injury

Central Valley Personal Injury Lawyers

We Never Back Down from a Tough Case

When an accident changes your life, the law firm you choose to pursue compensation matters. At Bostwick & Associates, we represent people across the Central Valley who have suffered serious injuries due to another party’s negligence. Our team is known for handling complex, high-value personal injury and medical malpractice cases with preparation and determination, including for cases that go to trial. If you are facing mounting medical bills, lost income, or uncertainty about your future, we are prepared to review your case to see if we can step in and help you pursue accountability, justice, and compensation.

Call (888) 831-8448 today to speak with our team about your personal injury claim in Central Valley. Initial consultations are free for inquiring clients.

What Sets Bostwick & Associates Apart

Not all personal injury law firms approach cases the same way. At our firm, we focus on high-stakes, complex litigation involving catastrophic injuries and medical negligence. Our approach is built on thorough investigation, collaboration with leading experts, and a willingness to take cases to trial when necessary. We treat every case as the serious matter that it is, one that deserves detailed attention and strategic counsel.

Our firm stands apart from so many others because we have:

  • Recovered more than $1 billion overall for our clients through successful settlements and verdicts.
  • Broken the California record for the largest medical malpractice settlement twice since January 2018.
  • Attorney James Bostwick, who has been named Trial Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® (2012), leading the way.
  • Attorney Kevin Thelen, born and raised in the Central Valley, has tried numerous cases to successful verdict in the Central Valley. Kevin is currently an officer in the San Joaquin Valley chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (a prestigious organization that requires members to have extensive first chair trial experience).

How We Help You Handle a Personal Injury Claim

Personal injury claims can quickly become complex, especially when insurance companies and defense attorneys begin working to limit their liability by trying to pin blame on you and others. We guide you through every step of the legal process so you can focus on your recovery while we handle the legal strategy.

When working on a personal injury case, our team will:

  • Conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of your injury
  • Gather medical records and consult with expert witnesses
  • Identify all liable parties and sources of insurance coverage
  • Manage communications and negotiations with insurance companies and defense attorneys
  • Craft a comprehensive claim that reflects the full extent of your damages
  • Prepare your case for trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached

Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Bostwick & Associates represents clients in a wide range of serious personal injury matters throughout the Central Valley. Many of these cases involve catastrophic injuries that require long-term care, rehabilitation, or permanent lifestyle changes.

We handle cases involving the following and more:

  • Medical malpractice
  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Birth injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Wrongful death claims
  • Defective products
  • Premises liability

Our firm is prepared to pursue cases through litigation and trial when necessary. While some claims can be resolved through negotiated settlements, others require courtroom litigation and jury trial to seek a fair outcome. We prepare every case with trial in mind to eliminate, so that our clients are supported by strong evidence and expert testimony whenever possible.

Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim

A personal injury claim is intended to help you recover losses caused by another party’s negligence. Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may include both financial and personal impacts resulting from your injuries.

Damages in a personal injury claim may include:

  • Economic damages:
    • Medical expenses (past and future)
    • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
    • Rehabilitation and long-term care costs
    • Out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury
  • Non-economic damages:
    • Pain and suffering
    • Emotional distress
    • Loss of enjoyment of life
    • Loss of companionship or support in wrongful death cases

Accurately valuing a personal injury claim requires more than adding up current expenses. We work closely with medical and financial experts to assess the long-term impact of your injuries, including future treatment needs, ongoing care, and how your ability to work and live independently may be affected. This comprehensive approach helps your claim reflect the full scope of your losses, not just the immediate costs.

  • Record-Setting $21,000,000 Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Auto/Truck Accident

    Largest California non-punitive verdict for a single individual (San Francisco County, Zivic v. Winterland).

  • Record-Setting $17,000,000 Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Sepsis, Medication Error

    Settlement for a brain-injured baby.

  • Record-Setting $16,500,000 Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice, Cerebral Palsy

    Record setting-settlement for a brain injured baby.

  • Record-Setting $15,000,000 Brain Injury, Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice, Cerebral Palsy

    Largest pretrial settlement against the United States in Hawaii for a child who suffered brain damage during birth.

  • Record-Setting $14,000,000 Medical Malpractice, Brain Injury, Neonatal Injury, Surgical Injury

    Surgery error on a 3-day old child resulted in brain injuries.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims

How long do we have to file a personal injury claim in California?
In most cases, California law provides a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. However, certain cases, particularly those involving medical malpractice or claims against public entities, may involve shorter deadlines or additional procedural requirements. You should always talk to an attorney as soon as you can to reduce the risk of any statute of limitations complications.

What if you are partially at fault for the accident?
California follows a comparative negligence system for liability in personal injury claims. This system means you may still recover compensation even if you share some or most of the responsibility for the incident. However, your recovery may be reduced based on your percentage of fault.

Do you have to pay up front to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Personal injury cases are typically handled on a contingency fee basis at our firm. Under this payment agreement, our attorney fees are only collected if compensation is recovered for you through a settlement or verdict. This structure allows you to pursue legal claims without upfront financial barriers.

Don’t Wait – Talk to Our Attorneys Now

Serious injuries can have lasting consequences, so even the decisions made early in a claim are important. Rather than guessing at what might be the right choice for your case, gain confidence and knowledge by putting the Central Valley personal injury lawyers, serving clients from Bakersfield to Stockton at Bostwick & Associates in charge. While you rest and focus on other important parts of your life, it would be our honor to fight for compensation in your name.

Contact us today at (888) 831-8448 to schedule a free case review.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM

  • Inner Circle of Advocates
    Inner Circle of Advocates

    Invitation-only organization of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the U.S.

  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers
    International Academy of Trial Lawyers

    Former President of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, limited to the top 500 trial lawyers in the U.S.

  • American Board of Trial Advocates
    American Board of Trial Advocates

    Invitation-only group of the nation’s top civil lawyers and judges.

  • Super Lawyers
    Super Lawyers

    James S. Bostwick has been named a top-rated medical malpractice attorney in Northern California every year since 2004.

  • The Best Lawyers in America
    The Best Lawyers in America

    Recognized since its inception in 1983 by this peer-reviewed publication, comprised of the best legal talent in the world. Awarded Best Malpractice Lawyer in 2012 and 2013.

  • Lawdragon
    Lawdragon

    James Bostwick inducted into the Hall of Fame and featured among the Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America.

  • American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
    American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys

    James Bostwick is a nationally certified medical malpractice specialist and founding member.

  • Best Law Firms
    Best Law Firms

    Recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers.

  • The National Trial Lawyers
    The National Trial Lawyers

    James Bostwick is listed in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
    Multi-Million Dollar Advocates

    An exclusive group limited to less than 1% of U.S. attorneys who have won multi-million dollar results.

  • America's Top 100 Med Mal Litigators
    America's Top 100 Med Mal Litigators

    James Bostwick has been recognized by America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® as one of the nation's leading medical malpractice attorneys.

  • Supers Lawyers 20 Years
    Supers Lawyers 20 Years
    James S. Bostwick has been named as a Super Lawyer for the past 20 years.

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WHAT MAKES BOSTWICK & Associates DIFFERENT FROM THE REST?

  • More than $1 billion recovered for our clients
  • Since January 2018, the firm has twice broken the California record for the largest medical malpractice settlement
  • James Bostwick was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® in 2012
  • James Bostwick is a Nationally Certified Specialist by the American Board of Professional Liability
  • Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in America" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® since its inception in 1983
  • James Bostwick received the Trial Lawyers "Presidential Award of Merit"