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Did something go wrong during your surrogacy process? Our New York City lawyers may be able to help you make things right. We know it's painful when surrogacy problems affect your family. Our team understands both the medical and legal parts of surrogacy, so we can fight for your rights.
We help clients who have faced many types of problems - clinics mixing up embryos, storage units failing, doctors making mistakes during procedures, or other errors that harm families.
Types of Surrogacy Cases We Handle
Medical Mistakes in Fertility Treatment
Fertility clinics must be very careful with every step of treatment. Small mistakes can cause big problems for families trying to have a baby. Problems happen when clinics rush their work, don't follow safety rules, or let untrained staff handle sensitive tasks. We help families in many situations - when clinics put the wrong embryo in a surrogate, when they damage eggs or embryos by not keeping them in the right conditions, or when they give wrong medications that cause health problems.
Many of our cases involve mistakes during crucial IVF procedures. This includes errors during egg retrieval that caused unnecessary complications, poor handling of sperm samples that reduced fertilization chances, and mistakes during embryo culture that led to failed IVF cycles. We also see cases where clinics didn't properly monitor surrogate pregnancies, missing early signs of problems that should have been caught and treated.
Many cases involve mistakes during IVF procedures. Sometimes clinics make errors during egg collection that hurt patients, handle sperm samples poorly so fertilization fails, or make mistakes while growing embryos that cause the IVF to fail. We also handle cases where clinics don't properly watch over surrogate pregnancies, missing early warning signs that should have been caught and treated.
When fertility clinics and doctors make serious mistakes, the results can be devastating. We handle cases involving:
- Embryo mix-ups, when clinics transfer the wrong embryo to the wrong person
- When eggs or embryos get damaged or destroyed
- When wrong medicines are given, or doses are wrong
- When IVF fails because staff didn't do their job properly
- When mistakes happen during egg collection
- When clinics don't properly check on surrogate pregnancies
Storage Problems
Clinics need good freezers and storage systems to keep eggs, sperm, and embryos safe. The clinics must keep them at exact temperatures. Problems happen when storage facilities try to save money by skipping maintenance, don't check backup systems, or don't train their staff well enough. People can lose all their frozen embryos in one night when storage tanks fail. Some people lost their only frozen eggs because no one responded when temperature alarms went off.
Losing stored eggs or embryos isn't just about losing something in a freezer. It can be emotionally devastating, especially for people who stored eggs or embryos before having medical treatments that affected their fertility. Sometimes storage facilities mix up different people's samples, or completely lose track of stored materials. We help people dealing with:
- Frozen embryo storage failures
- Wrong temperatures that damaged eggs or embryos
- Lost or misplaced genetic materials, eggs, embryos or sperm
- Contamination in storage facilities
- Poor handling of stored materials
- Equipment breakdowns that destroyed frozen eggs or embryos
Testing and Screening Errors
Good testing is essential for successful surrogacy. When clinics skip important tests or mix up results, they put both parents and surrogates at risk. We help clients whose clinics forgot to do key genetic tests, leading to painful discoveries later in pregnancy. Some clinics don't properly check surrogates' health, missing problems that cause serious complications.
Getting test results wrong can be just as harmful. We help people whose clinics mixed up their test results, causing wrong decisions about which embryos to use. Sometimes clinics get genetic test results but don't tell patients important information. Other times, clinics misread test results, giving families wrong information about their chances of success or possible health issues. We help when clinics make mistakes like:
- Missed or forgotten genetic tests
- Poor surrogate health screening
- Wrong test results
- Missed health problems during surrogate pregnancy
- Not sharing important test results with patients or not explaining the test results
- Wrong genetic testing information
How We Help When Things Go Wrong
When your surrogacy goes wrong, the first thing we do is listen to your story. We know these cases aren't just about money - they're about your hopes for having a family. We focus on both holding people responsible for their mistakes and helping you recover from what happened.
We work with doctors who are experts in fertility treatment. They help us explain exactly what went wrong and show when clinics or doctors didn't provide good care. We look carefully at all medical records, lab reports, and clinic documents to build a strong case for you.
Your Legal Rights in Surrogacy Cases
New York's laws protect you when doctors, clinics, or storage facilities make mistakes during surrogacy. These laws are clear - medical providers must give good care, handle your eggs and embryos carefully, and be honest about your treatment.
If you're working with a surrogate to build your family, you have the right to expect professional medical care. When providers make mistakes, you can seek payment for:
- Medical bills and future care costs
- Lost work time and wages
- Emotional stress and anxiety
- Physical pain and discomfort
- The loss of your chance to have a child
- Counseling and support services
Working with Us
Meeting with us is easy and free. In your first meeting, we'll explain exactly how we can help. You'll work with one experienced surrogacy lawyer from start to finish - not get passed around to different attorneys.
We understand hiring a lawyer can be expensive. That's why you only pay us if we win your case. We pay for all the costs of building your case, including expert witnesses and court costs. Our fee is a percentage of what we win for you, and we'll explain this clearly when we meet.
We keep you updated throughout your case. We answer your calls and emails quickly and explain everything in plain language. You can reach your lawyer directly whenever you have questions.
Taking the Next Step
If you've had problems with your surrogacy, call us for a free consultation. We'll listen to your story and explain your rights. Our office is in New York City, easy to reach by subway or car. We can also talk by phone or video call if that's easier.
Don't wait too long - there are time limits for filing surrogacy cases. Contact us today to learn how we can help.Contact us today to learn how we can help make things right.You can call us at 212-233-1233 or send us an email at [email protected].
About the Author
Albert Goodwin Esq. is a licenced New York attorney with over 17 years of courtroom experience. His extensive knowledge and expertise make him well-qualified to write authoritative articles on a wide range of legal topics. He can be reached at 212-233-1233 or [email protected].
