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Passionate Advocates Dedicated to YOUR RIGHTS

Bostwick & Peterson, LLP is nationally recognized for obtaining record multi-million dollar recoveries for personal injury, legal, and medical malpractice victims.

AV Preeminent
Indicates the highest level of professional legal ability and ethics.
Inner Circle
James Bostwick is a member of the invitation-only group of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the United States.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
Exclusively for attorneys that have recovered millions of dollars in recoveries for clients. Fewer than 1% of lawyers in the nation are members.
Best Lawyers
Attorney James Bostwick has been selected to the list of the Best Lawyers in America since 1983.
The National Trial Lawyers
The top 100 trial lawyers in the nation.
Best Law Firms 2018
Leading lawyers in the United States based on peer review.
American Board of Trial Advocates
An invitation-only group of top trial lawyers in the nation.
International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Attorney James Bostwick is a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization comprised of the most accomplished trial lawyers from across the globe.
American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
Attorney James Bostwick is a certified Medical Plaintiff with the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys.

Awards

We've Won Over One Billion Dollars for Our Clients

$21,000,000 Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Auto/Truck Accident
We represented a 56-year-old woman who was injured when her car was struck by a truck. The driver of the truck claimed that his brakes failed at the last minute. She was admitted to the hospital and several months later she had recovered except for some residual cognitive deficits including memory, concentration, and the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. She was very intelligent but claimed to be unable to perform certain demanding aspects of her job. The defense contended she should be able to work and that the brake failure could not have been anticipated. The defendant offered $6,000,000 in settlement before trial, which was rejected. The jury awarded $19,631,000. The judgment was entered for this amount plus past interest and costs for a total of $21,000,000. Our investigation indicates this was the largest net compensatory (non-punitive) award of its type for an individual in California state history as of 2000.
$17,000,000 Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Sepsis, Medication Error
This is believed to be the largest medical malpractice recovery, either by settlement or jury verdict, for a medical malpractice case in California history. In this case, our client developed a routine infection during pregnancy that wasn't treated by her health care providers. The infection worsened and she became septic. She was hospitalized and nearly died. She recovered; however, her baby sustained a severe brain injury from the mother's infection and requires 24/7 attendant care for life.
$14,000,000 Medical Malpractice, Brain Injury, Neonatal Injury, Surgical Injury
This case involved a 3-day old child with a medical condition that the defendant decided needed surgery. Laparoscopic surgery was performed at a major California university hospital. The needle that was used to insufflate the child’s abdomen was placed in the umbilical vein and the gas went straight to the child’s heart and then the brain, causing a serious brain injury. The case settled for $14 million, the largest medical malpractice settlement in California at the time (2018).
$11,400,000 Medical Malpractice, Brain Injury, Birth Injury, Cerebral Palsy
The defendants failed to monitor a fetus during critical times before the birth and when they did resume monitoring the child was found to be in distress. The baby suffered a profound brain injury resulting in cerebral palsy and will require 24-hour care for the remainder of its life. The value of the confidential settlement is based on its present value - the cost of an annuity to fund the settlement amount plus the cash agreed upon. This was the largest birth injury settlement in California as of 2010.
$11,000,000 Medical Malpractice, Neonatal Injury, Failure to Diagnose
This case involved neonatal blindness injuries to premature triplets from retinopathy of prematurity. Retinopathy of prematurity can be treated if timely diagnosed and is a common problem in premature infants. We contended that the hospital, neonatologist, and pediatricians failed to diagnose the condition in a timely manner. The defendants contended that the mother failed to obtain an eye exam in a timely fashion after the triplets were discharged from the hospital. This 2000 confidential settlement was the largest of its type in the history of Hawaii.
$10,000,000 Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury
Our birth injury specialists settled a case for $10,000,000 for birth injuries to a child. We contended the attending doctors failed to promptly deliver the child when fetal monitoring showed potential problems. The child is a spastic quadriplegic, tube fed with global delays, including severe cognitive deficits. The defense contended life-expectancy was limited. Plaintiffs contended life expectancy would be lengthy. This was a record settlement for an obstetrical case in the state where it was obtained.
$9,960,000 Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Misdiagnosis, Failure to Diagnose, Wrongful Death
Our wrongful death attorneys in San Francisco settled a case involving the death of an athletic 38-year-old executive, who stopped at a UCSF clinic at the airport complaining of chest "tightness". The EKG was normal; there were no cardiac risk factors. The doctor diagnosed chest muscle strain and allowed the decedent to fly to Colorado and then Mexico where he died 7 days after the clinic visit. Defendants argued that the decedent appeared healthy and in no distress and therefore the clinic symptoms were not cardiac.
$9,750,000 Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Amputation
This case involved a 25-year old woman who developed MRSA pneumonia and then became septic. The defendants failed to diagnose and treat her sepsis promptly. When they did treat the sepsis, an excessive administration of medication intended to improve blood pressure caused her to lose both her hands below the forearm and both legs below the knees. The case settled in 2018 for $9,750,000 - this was the highest settlement for amputation in California history.
$9,700,000 Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Amputation
We resolved a case involving a jail inmate who had a skin infection and was not promptly sent for emergency care by the corrections facility personnel. He developed septic shock and suffered multiple amputations of hands and feet. This was a record amputation result in the state where it was obtained.
$9,250,000 Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Amputation
This particular case involved a 40-year old woman who had pyelonephritis (a kidney infection) and developed sepsis because it was not properly diagnosed and treated in the ER. As a result, she lost both legs below the knees and both arms below the elbows. The case settled in California in 2017 for $9,250,000. This was a record amputation result at the time.

Hawaii Personal Injury Lawyer

Over $1 Billion Recovered for Clients

Bostwick & Peterson, LLP is a full-service personal injury law firm that fights on behalf of injured victims and families. Throughout the years, our award-winning Hawaii personal injury lawyers have helped numerous clients navigate their legal journeys after suffering harm and losses. If you or someone you love has been hurt or in a preventable accident, our legal team is prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Our firm has built a reputation for success in the field of personal injury and medical malpractice, including a numerous of record-setting verdicts & settlements. For their work, our legal team has earned many awards and professional distinctions, including recognition from Super Lawyers® Magazine, AV® Preeminent™ Peer-Review ratings on Martindale-Hubbell®, and selection as one of the "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News.

Aside from being widely recognized for their skill and excellence, our attorneys also receive praise for the level of personal attention and care we devote to each case. We work closely with our clients, and we fight aggressively to ensure that they secure justice and fair compensation.

What Sets Bostwick & Peterson, LLP Apart?

Over $1 Billion Recovered for Our Clients
Record-Setting Birth Injury Verdicts & Settlements in Four States
We Have Received the Trial Lawyers "Presidential Award of Merit"
We Have Been Included in the List of "Best Lawyers in America" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
Attorney James Bostwick is a Certified Specialist by the American Board of Professional Liability
We Are Members of the Inner Circle of Advocates, Which Is the Nation’s Top 100 Plaintiff Lawyers

Justice for Victims of Medical Negligence

At Bostwick & Peterson, LLP, our Hawaii personal injury lawyers have secured successful case results in a variety of personal injury and wrongful death cases. In particular, our firm has built a reputation as a premiere medical malpractice and birth injury law firm, having helped numerous victims and families secure compensation after being injured by health care providers.

Suffering an injury as a result of another's negligence or wrongful act can be a difficult experience, especially when it affects your personal and financial life, as well as the lives of your loved ones. By learning more about your legal rights and how our firm can help, you may be able to work toward recovering financial compensation for your losses. Our firm has helped many victims and families after tragedy, and we're prepared to see if we can do the same for you.

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Bostwick & Peterson, LLP offers FREE, confidential case evaluations to injured victims and families across Hawaii. Our personal injury lawyers understand that unplanned accidents can be frightening experiences, and we do our best to offer our full support and experienced legal advice to those who need help.

If you or someone you love has recently been injured - or if you have lost a loved one - because of another's actions, our Hawaii personal injury attorneys are available to discuss your case free of charge. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can evaluate your case, explain your rights, and discuss how we may be able to help you recover what you deserve!

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