San Francisco Radiation Injury Lawyer
Have You Been Injured by Incorrect Use of Radiation in California?
Injuries sustained as a result of inappropriate exposure to radiation can be physically devastating to a patient. When the medical professional that is performing radiation therapy on a patient acts negligently or wrongfully and the patient is harmed by the radiation, the provider may be guilty of medical malpractice.
Our legal team at Bostwick & Peterson, LLP has experience litigating radiation injury cases and may be able to help you receive compensation for injuries sustained as a result of improper exposure to radiation.
Types of Injuries
The incorporation of radiation into the body can cause a wide range of painful and potentially life-threatening symptoms for the patient. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice in San Francisco involving radiation injuries, we advise that you contact our firm at once. Radiologists and other medical professionals should be knowledgeable in all radiation procedures and protocols. You deserve a generous settlement to help your family recover from this traumatic event, so do not hesitate to call a lawyer from our firm to discuss your claim and how we can move forward against the negligent parties.
No matter how the patient is exposed, two types of serious injuries can occur as a result of inappropriate exposure:
- Contamination - Contamination occurs when the patient is improperly exposed to radiation treatment. The skin can become contaminated and the radiation can potentially be deposited inside the body.
- Incorporation - Incorporation occurs when the body's cells, tissues, and organs (such as thyroid, kidney, or bones) take up the radiation.
Radiation injuries are very serious, and they often require extensive medical treatment to try to resolve the radiation damage. Receiving compensation for your injuries other damages is of the utmost importance. Our successes include recognition in Newsweek, Forbes magazine and a nomination for "Top Lawyer" in the Bay Area.
Our knowledgeable team will conduct extensive research and obtain and preserve the necessary evidence to support your malpractice claim. Contact us today.
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM
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Inner Circle of Advocates
Invitation-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.