Los Angeles Radiation Injury Lawyer

More Than $1 Billion in Verdicts & Settlements

If you or a loved one was inappropriately exposed to radiation due to a doctor or medical professional's negligence, you may have a medical malpractice claim. Radiation is damaging to the body and used only in severe cases and according to specific guidelines. A provider’s failure to properly administer radiation treatment or assess other treatment options can pose significant risks to patients.

If you were exposed to radiation and suffered severe injury or lost a loved one to wrongful death, contact a Los Angeles radiation injury attorney from Bostwick & Peterson, LLP. Our firm has:

• Secured the largest jury verdict in the world in 1978 for an 18-year-old woman rendered quadriplegic during radiation treatment.
• Twice broken the California record for largest medical malpractice recovery since 2018.
• Won over $1 billion in compensation for clients.
• Been named among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list.

Contact us at (213) 519-5636 to speak with a radiation injury lawyer in Los Angeles.

The Risks of Radiation

Radiation is a treatment that can be very damaging to the human body if not used carefully and appropriately. It is used to treat cancer, because cancer is already such a life-threatening illness.

When someone is exposed to radiation, the following two types of injuries can occur:

• 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.

Both of these circumstances can lead to devastating health issues, including internal bleeding, gastrointestinal issues, and a loss of white blood cells which can leave your body vulnerable to other illnesses. In the most serious cases, radiation damage can lead to death.

Proven Record in Medical Negligence & Radiation Lawsuits

Bostwick & Peterson has cultivated a reputation for success handling complex medical negligence claims. This includes our numerous record-setting results and two cases since 2018 that broke the record for largest medical malpractice recovery in California history.

Our firm has also secured proven results for radiation injury victims. In one of our most notable cases, we secured a $7.6 million (present value) verdict for an 18-year-old woman who was rendered quadriplegic during radiation treatment for cancer she had as a child. This was a difficult case against two major hospitals and a nationally recognized radiation therapist.

Prior to trial, the defense offered just $500,000 to settle. After eight weeks of trial, we secured what was the largest jury verdict in the nation. The case received international media attention and the record was only broken by another result we obtained years later.

Our proven results show we have what it takes to handle radiation injury claims.

James Bostwick appeared on Walter Cronkite's 6 O'Clock News in 1978 for the highest jury verdict in the U.S.

Call for a FREE Consultation: (213) 519-5636

Bostwick & Peterson understands how difficult it can be to pursue legal recourse against a medical professional. Our attorneys strive to guide victims and families through their legal journeys, and handles the legal work on their behalf so they can focus on repairing their lives.

If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to radiation or medical negligence, contact us for a FREE consultation. There’s no fee unless we win.