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:
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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.
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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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$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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$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.
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.
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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Inner Circle of AdvocatesInvitation-only organization of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the U.S.
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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.
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Expertise - Best Car Accident Lawyers in San Francisco 2024
Selected to the 2024 Best Car Accident Lawyers in San Francisco list by Expertise.
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Super Lawyers 2024
James S. Bostwick and Erik L. Peterson have been named top-rated medical malpractice attorneys in Northern California.
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American Board of Trial Advocates
Invitation-only group of the nation’s top civil lawyers and judges.
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Expertise - Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Daly City 2024
Selected to the 2024 Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Daly City list by Expertise.
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American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
James Bostwick is a nationally certified medical malpractice specialist and founding member.
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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.
