Bostwick & Associates
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Shoulder dystocia presents a significant challenge during childbirth, both for healthcare providers and for families. It occurs when an infant's shoulders become lodged in the birth canal, requiring an immediate and skilled response to prevent serious injury. At Bostwick & Associates, we understand the physical and emotional toll this birth trauma can have on both the infant and the mother.
A shoulder dystocia lawyer at Bostwick & Associates can answer your questions and help you understand your rights. Our team is dedicated to supporting families affected by shoulder dystocia, guiding them through the complexities of their situation, and advocating for the compensation and care they deserve.
Call (888) 831-8448 to explore your options with a caring, skilled shoulder dystocia attorney at Bostwick & Associates.
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California$16,500,000 Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice, Cerebral Palsy
Record setting-settlement for a brain injured baby.
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Hawaii$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.
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$6,000,000 Legal Malpractice, Auto Accident, Product Liability, Personal Injury
Failure to advise the risks of rejecting an offer of settlement before a defense verdict in trial resulted in a settlement for the amount the plaintiff’s would have received had they settled. This case involved an auto accident explosion.
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$4,000,000 Medical Malpractice, Birth and Neonatal Injury, Brain Injury
Overdose of medication to an infant child during hospital care resulted in brain injury.
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California$3,800,000 Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Brain Injury
Our birth injury lawyers in San Francisco tried a case involving improper use of forceps in delivery causing brain injury.
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California$3,000,000 Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Brain Injury
Our birth injury lawyers in San Francisco tried a case involving shoulder dystocia resulting in brain injury.
This is believed to be the largest recovery for a medical malpractice case in this Northern California county. Our client was giving birth to an unusually large baby and the doctors failed to properly estimate the size of the baby prior to labor. After the baby's head was delivered, the rest of the body couldn’t pass through the mother’s pelvis. The doctors then pushed the head back through the mother's pelvis and delivered it by c-section. This resulted in the baby sustaining a severe brain injury and requiring 24/7 attendant care for life.
We represented a family in Hawaii whose child suffered brain damage during birth.The case was against the United States for a birth injury which resulted from the government doctor's failure to promptly deliver the baby when the labor failed to progress, and fetal monitoring revealed the baby was in trouble. The injured young boy is now able to walk and communicate, but will live with disabilities that require constant supervision for the rest of his life. The settlement is the largest pretrial settlement against the USA in this Western state’s history.
At Bostwick & Associates, we focus on life-changing personal injury and medical malpractice cases throughout California and beyond. For over 40 years, we’ve combined elite trial advocacy with compassionate, personalized service to help injured individuals and families rebuild their lives.
Why Choose Us:
- More than $1 billion recovered in record-setting verdicts and settlements
- Led by nationally recognized trial lawyer James S. Bostwick
- Board-certified medical malpractice expertise
- Over four decades focused on catastrophic injury cases
- No upfront fees – you pay nothing unless we win
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No Fees Unless Your Family Wins
Free consultation and contingency fees for birth injury cases.
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Medical Malpractice Certified Specialists
Board-certified in medical malpractice for complex birth claims.
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Led By Elite Birth Injury Trial Lawyer
Birth injury cases led by Inner Circle advocate James Bostwick.
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Record-Setting Birth Injury Results
Over $1 billion recovered, including landmark birth injury awards.
At Bostwick & Associates, our team is united by a single goal: helping injured individuals and families rebuild their lives. Led by nationally recognized trial lawyer James S. Bostwick, we bring more than four decades of focused experience in catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, and birth injury cases. We’re not a high-volume firm—every case is handled with personal attention, careful investigation, and a tailored strategy.
We draw on board-certified medical malpractice expertise, relationships with leading medical and forensic experts, and a proven record of setting verdict and settlement records in multiple states. From your first free consultation through trial or settlement, we work on contingency, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we win. When you’re facing life-changing injuries and need a team you can trust, we’re here to stand beside you and fight for the full compensation you deserve.
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What is shoulder dystocia?Shoulder dystocia is a birth injury that happens when a baby's shoulders get stuck during delivery, preventing the baby from passing through the birth canal. This can occur when the baby's head has already been delivered but the shoulders fail to follow smoothly.
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What role do healthcare providers play in shoulder dystocia?Healthcare providers play a crucial role in managing shoulder dystocia by quickly identifying it during delivery, using appropriate techniques to safely deliver the baby, and providing post-delivery assessments to ensure the health and wellbeing of both the mother and baby.
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What causes shoulder dystocia?There are several risk factors for shoulder dystocia, including maternal diabetes, obesity, a history of prior shoulder dystocia, or delivering a large baby. However, it can occur unexpectedly without any prior risk factors.
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What should be done after a shoulder dystocia event?After shoulder dystocia, appropriate follow-up care includes monitoring the baby for any signs of injury, assessing the mother for complications, and offering supportive care. Physical therapy may be recommended for babies with brachial plexus injuries to promote recovery.