Radiation Injury

Hawaii Radiation Injury Lawyer

Radiation from Diagnostic Testing & Radiation Therapy Error

Radiation is used both to diagnose and treat illnesses. Health care providers that perform radiation therapy are expected to be trained on how to give appropriate radiation doses and ensure the safety of patients. Inappropriate exposure to radiation can cause devastating injuries.

There are three different types of radiation exposure:

External irradiation
Contamination
Incorporation

External irradiation results when a person is exposed to an external radiation source such as an x-ray. A patient is considered contaminated by radiation when residual amounts of radiation stay in their body. Patients can also experience radiation incorporation in which cells, tissues, and organs absorb the radiation. You cannot incorporate radiation without contamination.

Too much radiation in a body can result in serious illnesses and injuries such as nausea, bone marrow failure, infection, vomiting, diarrhea, peeling, sores, loss of sensation, paralysis, as well as nerve, circulation and heart damage.

If you or a loved one were injured during radiation treatment, contact a Hawaii attorney at Bostwick & Peterson, LLP to discuss your potential medical malpractice case. You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Over $1 Billion in Verdicts & Settlements

Overexposure to radiation can cause many serious and life threatening health problems. Bostwick & Peterson LLP is a U.S. News “Best Law Firms” Tier 1-rated medical malpractice firm that can help you explore your right to compensation for a radiation injury caused by medical negligence.

Attorneys at our firm are have been named to The Best Lawyers in America©, Super Lawyers®, and other leading legal groups. We have the experience to help.

Contact us to today to request a free case evaluation: (888) 547-7677.

Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Sepsis, Medication Error Record-Setting Result $17,000,000
Settlement for a brain-injured baby.
Medical Malpractice, Brain Injury, Neonatal Injury, Surgical Injury Record-Setting Result $14,000,000
Surgery error on a 3-day old child resulted in brain injuries.
Medical Malpractice, Brain Injury, Birth Injury, Cerebral Palsy Record-Setting Result $11,400,000
Birth injury resulted in Cerebral Palsy.
Medical Malpractice, Neonatal Injury, Failure to Diagnose Record-Setting Result $11,000,000
Neonatal blindness injuries to premature triplets after failure to diagnose the condition in a timely manner.
Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury Record-Setting Result $10,000,000
Record settlement for a birth injury case in that state.
Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Misdiagnosis, Failure to Diagnose, Wrongful Death Record-Setting Result $9,960,000
Medical malpractice settlement involving the death of an athletic 38-year-old executive.
Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Amputation Record-Setting Result $9,750,000
Failure to treat sepsis and excessive medication led to the loss of limbs.
Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Amputation Record-Setting Result $9,700,000
Record settlement for amputation of multiple limbs.
Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Amputation Record-Setting Result $9,250,000
Failure to diagnose sepsis in the ER resulted in the loss of arms and legs. This was a record-setting result at the time.
Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury Record-Setting Result $8,900,000
Record trial judgment for improper use of vacuum extraction and failure to timely deliver a baby (1985).

Nationally Recognized Law Firm

The Inner Circle of Advocates
Invitation-only organization of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the U.S.
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.
Super Lawyers 2020
James S. Bostwick and Erik L. Peterson have been named top-rated medical malpractice attorneys.
American Board of Trial Advocates
An invitation-only group of top trial lawyers in the nation.
~Hawaii Chapter~
American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
James Bostwick is a nationally certified medical malpractice specialist and founding member.
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.
Best Law Firms
Recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers.
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
James Bostwick & Erik Peterson are listed in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
An exclusive group limited to less than 1% of U.S. attorneys who have won multi-million dollar results.
Lawdragon
James Bostwick inducted into the Hall of Fame and featured among the Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America.

Why Choose Bostwick & Peterson, LLP?

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"
Invite-Only Member Of The Inner Circle of Advocates, Limited To The Nation’s Top 100 Plaintiff Lawyers
Record-Setting Verdicts & Settlements In Four States, For Malpractice, Truck, And Auto Accidents
Best Lawyers® Trial Lawyer Of The Year In 2012

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