San Francisco Birth Injury Attorney

• Record-Setting Case Results: We have secured record-setting birth injury and neonatal injury recoveries in California, Hawaii, Washington, Oklahoma & Colorado.
• Over $1 Billion Recovered: Our firm has recovered over $1 Billion in compensation for victims of personal injury, medical malpractice, and birth injuries.
• Award-Winning Attorneys: Our attorneys are recognized nationally by prestigious legal associations, including The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers®.
• Passionate Service: Our compassionate legal team works closely with clients, keeping them informed about their case, and delivers personalized service at all times.
• No Recovery, No Fee - We work on contingency fees, meaning if we don't win your case, you don't pay legal fees!
• James Bostwick is one of the top 100 plaintiff lawyers in the country.

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Record Setting Results

Since January 2018, Bostwick & Peterson has twice broken the California record for the largest medical malpractice recoveries with two separate birth injury claims:

• In 2018, Attorney James Bostwick and the firm obtained a $14M birth injury settlement over a neonatal brain injury. At the time, the result was the largest present value settlement in California history for a case that had not been tried to verdict.
• In May 2019, Attorney Erik Peterson secured a $17M birth injury settlement over brain damage during pregnancy – the largest medical malpractice present value result (settlement or verdict) in state history.

Birth Injury Cases We Handle

A birth injury refers to any physical or psychological damage inflicted on a baby during the labor and delivery process. These injuries can result from complications during birth, medical negligence, or pre-existing conditions. Some birth injuries are temporary and may heal over time, while others can cause long-term or permanent disabilities.

Bostwick & Peterson has decades of collective experience protecting the rights of birth injury victims. We are able to handle all types of birth and neonatal injury cases, including those involving:

• Brain Injuries: Damage to the baby's brain can occur due to lack of oxygen (hypoxia) or trauma during birth. Conditions such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) fall into this category.
• Chemical Birth Defects: These result from exposure to harmful chemicals or drugs during pregnancy. They can cause a range of developmental issues or physical abnormalities in the newborn.
• Erb's Palsy: This is a type of brachial plexus injury caused by excessive pulling on the baby’s head during delivery. It affects the nerves controlling the arm and hand, leading to weakness or paralysis.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Damage to the spinal cord during birth can result in various degrees of paralysis or loss of motor function, depending on the severity and location of the injury.
• Cerebral Palsy: This is a group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone or posture, often caused by damage to the brain during or shortly after birth. It can result from lack of oxygen, trauma, or infections.
• Premature Delivery: Babies born before 37 weeks of gestation may face a range of health issues due to their underdeveloped organs and systems. Premature birth can lead to complications such as respiratory distress syndrome and developmental delays.
• Shoulder Dystocia: This occurs when the baby's shoulder gets stuck behind the mother's pubic bone during delivery. It can lead to nerve damage or fractures.