Central Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Standing Up to Negligent Medical Providers On Your Behalf

When medical care falls below accepted standards, the consequences can be life-altering. At Bostwick & Associates, we proudly represent patients and families across the Central Valley who have been harmed by preventable medical errors and hospital, physician, and nursing negligence that should have never happened with the appropriate amount of care. Our firm is known in all parts of the state of California for handling complex, high-value medical malpractice cases with a focus on preparation, expert collaboration, and trial readiness. We approach every case with the understanding that behind every claim is a person whose life has been significantly impacted, so you know that we take each one to heart.

People choose our firm partly due to our long history of impressive medical malpractice case results, such as:

• $17 million settlement: Won for a pregnant mother who suffered a septic infection that medical providers failed to treat, resulting in her baby’s brain injury; this case may be the largest medical malpractice recovery in California history (2019).
• $11 million: Won for the family of premature triplets who suffered blindness and eye injuries due to the mistakes of neonatologists and a pediatrician.
• $9.96 million: Won for the family of a 38-year-old man who died 7 days after complaining of chest tightness at a California clinic but was not provided adequate urgent care.

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 practiced in the Central Valley for his entire career and 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). Given his history in the Central Valley, Kevin is intimately familiar with the hospitals and clinics that provide Central Valley patients care, and he has significant experience in working with the limited number of defense attorneys who commonly represent defendants who practice in the Central Valley

Contact us by dialing (888) 831-8448 today to discuss your potential medical malpractice claim in the Central Valley.

Preparing Strong Claims with Leading Medical Experts

Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex types of personal injury claims because they require an understanding of both the law and the medical standards that apply to a provider’s care. Thanks to our reputation and network of trusted professionals, we work closely with highly qualified, independent medical experts who help evaluate what happened, identify where the standard of care may have been breached, and explain how that failure caused harm.

Medical experts play an important role in every stage of a medical malpractice case. From the initial review of medical records to providing testimony in court, their insight helps us ensure that our clients’ claims are supported by credible, evidence-based statements.

Pursuing Maximum Recovery Under California Law

Medical malpractice claims must account for both the immediate and long-term effects of an injury. We carefully evaluate the full scope of your damages and pursue compensation that reflects the seriousness of the harm you have experienced. This process may include working with medical and financial professionals to understand the cost of future care, lost earning potential, and the broader impact on your life.

California law has historically limited certain types of damages in medical malpractice cases. However, significant changes were made with the passage of Assembly Bill 35 (AB 35), which was signed into law in May 2022. The updates in this law increased the caps on non-economic damages for all cases filed after January 1, 2023 and introduced a structured schedule for future increases, depending on the type of claim and the number of defendants involved.

Key aspects of these changes include:

• Increased caps on certain damages in medical malpractice cases with increasing limits each year
• Increased caps on certain damages in wrongful death claims involving medical malpractice with increasing limits each year
• Adjustments that allow for higher total recoveries when multiple defendants are involved

We stay current with these changes and incorporate them into our case strategies, so our clients’ claims are evaluated accurately and pursued to their fullest extent under the law.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

Medical malpractice can take many forms, and it is not always immediately clear when a provider’s conduct crosses the line into negligence. We represent clients in a wide range of cases involving serious and preventable medical errors that justify legal action.

Our firm handles medical malpractice cases involving the following and more:

• Anesthesia errors
• Birth and neonatal injuries
• Delayed treatment
• Diagnostic testing errors
• Emergency room errors
• Failure to diagnose
• Failure to monitor
• Failure to obtain informed consent
• Hospital infections
• Medication errors
• Misdiagnosis
• Radiation injuries
• Surgical errors
• Wrongful death

Each case is carefully reviewed to determine whether the care provided met accepted medical standards and whether a deviation from those standards caused harm.

Holding All Responsible Parties Accountable

Medical malpractice cases often involve more than one responsible party. Depending on the circumstances, liability may extend beyond an individual physician to include hospitals, healthcare systems, specialists, nurses, and even third-party contractors involved in patient care.

Potentially liable parties in your medical malpractice claim may include:

• Treating physicians and surgeons
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Nurses and support staff
• Medical groups or corporate healthcare providers
• Specialists involved in diagnosis or treatment

Pursuing claims against large healthcare institutions and well-funded defendants requires significant resources, preparation, and litigation experience. We are prepared to take on these challenges and advocate for clients in cases where the opposition may include major hospitals, insurers, and defense teams.

When a Poor Outcome Is Not Necessarily Malpractice

Not every negative medical outcome is the result of malpractice. Medicine is inherently complex, and even appropriate care can lead to complications or unexpected results. A key issue in any potential claim is whether the provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and whether that failure was a substantial factor in causing harm.

Because these distinctions are not always clear, it is important to have a case reviewed by experienced legal professionals, like those you can find at Bostwick & Associates. Many valid claims are not immediately obvious, so a detailed analysis of medical records and input from an attorney may be necessary to decide whether legal action should be taken.

Even if there is uncertainty about whether medical malpractice occurred, you should talk to us during a free consultation, so you can learn more without paying anything upfront.

Want to Start a Claim? Start By Calling Us.

Medical malpractice claims are complex, time-sensitive, and often involve significant legal and medical challenges. At Bostwick & Associates, our Central Valley medical malpractice attorneys are committed to helping people pursue accountability and compensation after serious medical errors. Let us help you as we have so many others before.

Call (888) 831-8448 to discuss your situation during a no-cost case review.