Bostwick & Associates
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Wrongful birth cases arise when medical professionals fail to adequately inform parents about the genetic or congenital abnormalities that could affect their unborn child, leaving families unprepared for the significant medical, emotional, and financial challenges ahead.
At Bostwick & Associates, we understand the profound impact these cases have on families. In working with a wrongful birth attorney at our firm, you have an opportunity to hold at-fault parties accountable and to seek the compensation necessary to support your child's needs. Bostwick & Associates is committed to helping you build a brighter future.
Reach out to Bostwick & Associates for a consultation with a wrongful birth lawyer: (888) 831-8448.
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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 must be proved in a wrongful birth case?Proving a wrongful birth case typically requires demonstrating that a medical professional failed to inform or misinformed the parents about significant genetic or congenital risks during pregnancy. It must also be shown that had the parents known, they would have made decisions to prevent or terminate the pregnancy. Expert testimony often supports these aspects.
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How long do I have to file a wrongful birth claim?The timeframe for filing a wrongful birth claim is subject to statutes of limitations, which vary by state. Generally, the clock starts ticking upon discovering the issue that signifies potential malpractice. Consulting with a legal professional promptly can clarify deadlines pertinent to your jurisdiction.
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Are wrongful birth claims related to medical malpractice?Yes, wrongful birth is a subtype of medical malpractice focused specifically on the failure to inform parents about potential genetic or congenital issues during prenatal care. This negligence leads to parents making uninformed pregnancy-related decisions, which is the crux of the claim.
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How does wrongful birth differ from wrongful life?Wrongful birth claims are initiated by parents for lacking critical information that might have prevented them from proceeding with the pregnancy. In contrast, wrongful life claims are brought on behalf of the child, asserting that they suffer due to being born with conditions that could have been foreseen and prevented by medical professionals.