Fertility treatments have given hope to countless individuals and couples struggling to conceive. However, when medical professionals fail to uphold the appropriate standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Fertility malpractice can take many forms, from misdiagnosed conditions and laboratory mistakes to embryo mix-ups and negligence. As more couples wait longer to start families and turn to specialists for assistance, the risks associated with medical negligence in reproductive medicine have also increased.
At Kline & Specter, we understand the complexities of fertility malpractice cases and the profound emotional and financial toll these errors can take on families. Our firm is recognized for its extensive experience in medical malpractice litigation.
With over 50 attorneys, including five who are also doctors, we have the unique advantage of combining legal skill with deep medical knowledge. This allows us to investigate claims thoroughly, consult experts, and build strong cases to hold negligent clinics, physicians, and laboratories accountable.
Common Types of Fertility Clinic Negligence
Fertility clinic negligence can take many forms, leading to serious consequences for patients. Examples include:
- Misdiagnosis of infertility conditions: This may result in unnecessary or ineffective treatments.
- Medication errors: Mistakes like incorrect dosages of fertility drugs can impact reproductive success or cause significant health risks.
- Embryo mix-ups or mishandling: These issues may occur during in vitro fertilization (IVF) and result in implanting the wrong embryo or losing viable ones.
- Failure to screen donors: A lack of screening for genetic conditions or infectious diseases can endanger intended parents and offspring.
- Lack of informed consent: This may compromise a patient’s reproductive journey, leading to emotional and financial distress.
Legal Recourse for Victims of Fertility Fraud and Negligence
Victims of fertility fraud and negligence have legal options to hold responsible parties accountable:
- Lawsuits: May be filed against clinics, doctors, or laboratories for medical malpractice, breach of contract, or fraud.
- Compensation: May cover emotional distress, medical expenses, lost embryos, and failed treatments.
Victims should gather medical records, treatment agreements, and financial documents as evidence. Consulting an experienced fertility malpractice attorney, like those at Kline & Specter, can help determine the best course of action.
Notable Fertility Malpractice Cases Handled by Kline & Specter
Mistakes in fertility practices can take many forms, including injuries to women hoping to get pregnant.
In one highly publicized Kline & Specter case, a 37-year-old woman died after doctors failed to control bleeding following an otherwise routine egg retrieval procedure. The case resulted in a $25 million jury verdict. It was also the subject of a book titled Dying to Have a Baby.
Other cases involve lesser injuries to women hoping to give birth and also injuries to children during the birthing process (see Birth Injuries). Still, some involve not physical harm but mix-ups in various fertilization procedures, such as the use of embryos in the wrong patient or the unintended destruction of viable embryos.
Why Choose Kline & Specter for Your Fertility Malpractice Case?
Choosing Kline & Specter means working with medical malpractice lawyers who have obtained top results for nearly 30 years on behalf for clients who have suffered an injury due to medical negligence.
Recognized as a “powerhouse law firm” by The New York Times, Kline & Specter’s track record comprises hundreds of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. This includes a record-setting $8 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson.
Discuss Your Case Today
If you or a loved one has suffered due to fertility malpractice, you deserve a legal team with knowledge, resources, and dedication. Call Kline & Specter today at 215-772-1000 or submit our contact form to discuss your claim and explore your options.
Kline & Specter provides free and confidential evaluations of potential cases. Our firm handles cases in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. For cases outside those states, we work with local attorneys in each state as applicable.
