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Catastrophic Injuries

San Francisco Catastrophic Injury Attorney

Our Award-Winning Team Can Recover the Compensation You Deserve in California

Catastrophic injuries happen suddenly and can occur in any number of different circumstances such as car accidents, birth injuries, medical malpractice, and many others. The important point about a catastrophic injury is that, due to the sudden-impact nature of the injury, the repercussions have a lifelong impact upon the victim and their family.

These types of injuries are considered among the most serious, and victims will almost always suffer lifelong effects from the accident.

These injuries include those such as:

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

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

  • Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Amputation Record-Setting Result $9,750,000

    Failure to treat sepsis and excessive medication led to the loss of limbs. This is a record-setting result in the state.

  • Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Amputation Record-Setting Result $9,700,000

    Record settlement for amputation of multiple limbs.

  • Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Amputation Record-Setting Result $9,250,000

    Failure to diagnose sepsis in the ER resulted in the loss of arms and legs. This was a record-setting result at the time.

  • Medical Malpractice, Failure to Diagnose, Amputation $8,750,000

    Failure to diagnose a devastating infection (Necrotizing Fasciitis) in a middle-aged woman.

  • Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Emergency Room Error, Amputation $8,500,000

    Sepsis not treated promptly led to the loss of hands and legs.

  • Medical Malpractice, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury Record-Setting Result $7,600,000

    Largest jury verdict in the world in 1978.

  • Personal Injury, Legal Malpractice, Spinal Cord Injury Record-Setting Result $6,400,000

    San Francisco record legal malpractice verdict for failure to identify medical malpractice case for 32-year-old C-6 quadriplegic

  • Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Spinal Cord Injury $5,000,000

    Settlement for an auto roll-over and failure to treat cervical spine fracture.

  • Medical Malpractice, Spinal Cord Injury $4,000,000

    Settlement for failure to diagnose vertebral artery injury in an accident victim, resulting in C-4 quadriplegia.

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Can I Be Compensated for a Catastrophic Injury?

As permanent disability is typically a part of catastrophic accidents, financial compensation is often pursued by the injured party in an effort to cover costs associated with long term treatment and care as well as other economic damages, including present and future predicted loss of income. Damages such as pain and suffering and loss of quality of life must also be addressed in your claim that should be filed by a skilled legal professional. Establishing a relationship with a skilled and determined legal team is an excellent way to begin seeking compensation for your catastrophic injuries.

In cases where a catastrophic injury has been caused by the negligent actions of another person, they can be held liable and responsible for all damages. This includes medical costs associated with diagnosis, treatment and recovery, physical therapy, and emotional therapy to help come to terms with these traumatic events. Since many catastrophic injuries are permanent and require a lifetime of medical or nursing care, the negligent party may also be held responsible for the costs associated with that care, whether it is provided by a family member or a professional.

Contact us today if you or a loved one have experienced a serious injury.

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How can I pursue a fair settlement?

Ensuring you are compensated appropriately for your catastrophic injury can be achieved with the guidance and representation of experienced legal counsel. Your personal injury attorney may request you to keep a journal of your injuries including observations related to pain, functionality and motor skills to name a few.

Bostwick & Peterson, LLP have secured over $1 billion for those personal injury victims throughout San Francisco, and can provide the guidance necessary for a well-documented, comprehensive claim for compensation. Our firm strongly supports your right to seek compensation from the negligent party that caused your condition, and we will fight hard to see that your reward is substantial and allows the best possible quality of life after such an injury.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM

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What Sets Bostwick & Peterson, LLP Apart? 

  • 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"
  • James Bostwick is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, limited to the nation’s top 100 plaintiff lawyers
  • Record-setting verdicts and settlements in five states for medical malpractice and motor vehicle accidents

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