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Riverside Personal Injury

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have a serious injury case?

The best way to know is to talk with an attorney who regularly handles catastrophic cases. We review the facts, your injuries, and your medical course, then assess whether the law supports a claim. Our consultations are free, and there is no obligation to move forward.

What will it cost to hire your team?

We represent clients on a contingency fee basis. That means you do not pay attorney fees unless we obtain a recovery for you. We also advance the costs of litigating the case, which lets families access our representation without paying upfront expenses.

Do you handle medical malpractice and birth injury cases?

Yes. Our firm has focused on medical malpractice and birth injury matters for decades. Founding attorney James Bostwick is a Board Certified Medical Malpractice Specialist, and our team has achieved record-setting malpractice results in California and other states. We carefully evaluate each potential case before accepting it.

How is your firm different from other injury lawyers?

We limit our practice to serious, high-stakes cases and intentionally keep our caseload small. Our history includes record-setting verdicts, more than $1 billion recovered, and over 80 jury trials. Clients work with a focused team that provides personal attention rather than a volume-driven operation.

How long will my case take to resolve?

Timelines vary based on factors like case complexity, court schedules, and how willing defendants are to negotiate. Some matters resolve in settlement within many months, while significant malpractice or wrongful death claims can take longer. We discuss expected timing with you and update you as the case progresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have a serious injury case?

The best way to know is to talk with an attorney who regularly handles catastrophic cases. We review the facts, your injuries, and your medical course, then assess whether the law supports a claim. Our consultations are free, and there is no obligation to move forward.

What will it cost to hire your team?

We represent clients on a contingency fee basis. That means you do not pay attorney fees unless we obtain a recovery for you. We also advance the costs of litigating the case, which lets families access our representation without paying upfront expenses.

Do you handle medical malpractice and birth injury cases?

Yes. Our firm has focused on medical malpractice and birth injury matters for decades. Founding attorney James Bostwick is a Board Certified Medical Malpractice Specialist, and our team has achieved record-setting malpractice results in California and other states. We carefully evaluate each potential case before accepting it.

How is your firm different from other injury lawyers?

We limit our practice to serious, high-stakes cases and intentionally keep our caseload small. Our history includes record-setting verdicts, more than $1 billion recovered, and over 80 jury trials. Clients work with a focused team that provides personal attention rather than a volume-driven operation.

How long will my case take to resolve?

Timelines vary based on factors like case complexity, court schedules, and how willing defendants are to negotiate. Some matters resolve in settlement within many months, while significant malpractice or wrongful death claims can take longer. We discuss expected timing with you and update you as the case progresses.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM

  • Inner Circle of Advocates
    Inner Circle of Advocates

    Invitation-only organization of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the U.S.

  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers
    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.

  • American Board of Trial Advocates
    American Board of Trial Advocates

    Invitation-only group of the nation’s top civil lawyers and judges.

  • Super Lawyers
    Super Lawyers

    James S. Bostwick has been named a top-rated medical malpractice attorney in Northern California every year since 2004.

  • The Best Lawyers in America
    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. Awarded Best Malpractice Lawyer in 2012 and 2013.

  • Lawdragon
    Lawdragon

    James Bostwick inducted into the Hall of Fame and featured among the Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America.

  • American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
    American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys

    James Bostwick is a nationally certified medical malpractice specialist and founding member.

  • Best Law Firms
    Best Law Firms

    Recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers.

  • The National Trial Lawyers
    The National Trial Lawyers

    James Bostwick is listed in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
    Multi-Million Dollar Advocates

    An exclusive group limited to less than 1% of U.S. attorneys who have won multi-million dollar results.

  • America's Top 100 Med Mal Litigators
    America's Top 100 Med Mal Litigators

    James Bostwick has been recognized by America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® as one of the nation's leading medical malpractice attorneys.

  • Supers Lawyers 20 Years
    Supers Lawyers 20 Years
    James S. Bostwick has been named as a Super Lawyer for the past 20 years.

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WHAT MAKES BOSTWICK & Associates DIFFERENT FROM THE REST?

  • 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"