IVF Negligence Claims

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) can provide great hope for couples and individuals who face challenges conceiving naturally. Fertility treatment offers many people a chance to start or grow their families, but when errors occur due to medical negligence, the emotional and financial consequences can be devastating.

If you have received substandard fertility treatment or believe mistakes were made during your IVF care, the clinical negligence solicitors at JMW can help you to claim compensation. Our specialist IVF solicitors understand the sensitive nature of these cases and provide clear guidance and compassionate support from the moment you first get in touch.

JMW is highly experienced in IVF negligence claims, and our specialist solicitors will assist you at every stage, working closely with independent medical professionals to build the strongest possible case on your behalf. We handle IVF compensation claims on a no win, no fee basis, ensuring you have access to legal support without financial worry.

To speak to an expert solicitor today or to find out more about making a claim for negligent fertility treatment, call us on 0345 872 6666 or complete our online contact form to request a call back at your convenience. We are able to handle cases of this type on a no win, no fee basis.

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Undergoing IVF treatment can be highly stressful, both emotionally and physically. When something goes wrong because of a health professional’s negligence, the distress caused can be overwhelming. At JMW, we provide compassionate yet professional support to help you claim compensation for negligent fertility treatment.

Our experienced team of IVF solicitors specialises in fertility medical negligence and has successfully represented clients across the UK. We handle all claims sensitively and efficiently, providing clear advice and guidance throughout every step of your IVF compensation claim. Working closely with independent medical professionals, we carefully assess your situation to build a robust case for the compensation you deserve.

Our team is headed by leading clinical negligence solicitor Eddie Jones. We are very highly-regarded throughout the UK, and members of our team are on the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) solicitors’ panel and the Law Society's specialist panel of clinical negligence. Our commitment to providing exceptional client care has earned us an outstanding reputation nationwide.

We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your circumstances confidentially, and our IVF solicitors operate on a no win, no fee basis. This means you can proceed with your claim for compensation for negligent fertility treatment without financial worry.

What Constitutes IVF Negligence?

IVF negligence occurs when a fertility clinic or healthcare professional provides substandard fertility treatment, leading to emotional, physical or financial harm. While undergoing IVF treatment can be challenging even under normal circumstances, negligent treatment can severely exacerbate distress, cause physical harm, or reduce the likelihood of a successful pregnancy.

Common examples of negligent fertility treatment include:

Errors during implantation procedures: Mistakes during embryo transfer, including incorrect handling or implantation, leading to failure or complications.

Incorrect fertility medication: Providing incorrect dosages or unsuitable hormonal treatments that negatively affect your health or chances of conception.

Failure to diagnose fertility issues: Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of conditions affecting fertility, impacting on the success of fertility treatment.

Surgical errors: Errors during surgical sperm retrieval or egg extraction procedures, causing physical injury or fertility complications.

Mismanagement of embryos and eggs: Improper storage, labelling, or destruction of eggs, sperm, or embryos, including cases involving surgical sperm retrieval.

Administrative mistakes: Errors such as implanting the wrong embryos or mixing up patient records, resulting in significant distress and damaging long-term consequences.

If you believe you have experienced substandard fertility treatment, JMW’s IVF solicitors are here to help you claim compensation and support you through each stage of the fertility medical negligence claims process.

Who Can Make an IVF Negligence Claim?

You may be entitled to make an IVF negligence claim if you have experienced substandard care or mistakes during fertility treatment. Situations where you might consider pursuing fertility negligence claims may include if:

You received negligent fertility treatment resulting in physical harm, emotional distress, or financial loss.

You were administered incorrect fertility medication or hormone treatments that negatively affected your health or fertility outcomes.

Errors occurred during surgical procedures such as surgical sperm retrieval, embryo implantation, intrauterine insemination, or in vitro fertilisation.

Your fertility clinic failed to identify or misdiagnosed underlying conditions impacting your fertility, delaying appropriate treatment.

Administrative errors, such as mixing up embryos or incorrectly handling samples, compromised your treatment.

At JMW, our experienced IVF solicitors provide specialist legal support and guidance to anyone who has suffered due to negligent fertility treatment. If you are unsure about your eligibility to claim compensation, we offer a free initial consultation to assess your circumstances confidentially.

How to Make an IVF Negligence Claim

If you have experienced negligent fertility treatment, making a compensation claim with JMW is straightforward. We have outlined the key steps below so you understand exactly what to expect when pursuing IVF negligence claims:

Free initial consultation: We offer a confidential, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation. One of our specialist IVF solicitors will listen carefully to your experience and advise if you are eligible to make a compensation claim.

Gathering evidence: We will obtain all relevant medical records and evidence relating to your fertility treatment. This may include details from the fertility clinic, treatment records, and correspondence that could demonstrate negligence or substandard care.

Independent medical assessment: JMW works alongside independent medical professionals who will review your case objectively. Their expert opinion will help determine if the fertility treatment provided was negligent, and the extent of its impact on you.

Submission of the claim: Once we have gathered evidence, we formally submit your IVF compensation claim to the responsible party. We will clearly outline your experience, the negligent actions involved, and the level of compensation you should receive.

Negotiation and resolution: In most cases, IVF negligence claims are resolved through negotiation without the need for court proceedings. Our experienced solicitors work diligently to achieve the best outcome, providing regular updates and guidance throughout the process.

Court proceedings (if necessary): If the opposing party disputes your claim or an agreement cannot be reached, JMW will provide representation at court. Our solicitors have extensive experience of fertility negligence compensation claims in the courts and will support you throughout any court proceedings.

JMW Solicitors will help you build a strong case to prove that negligence was responsible for your pain and suffering. Our aim will always be to settle the claim as quickly and efficiently as possible, usually out of court.

FAQs About IVF Negligence

What is IVF?

IVF, or In vitro fertilisation, commonly abbreviated to IVF, is a type of fertility treatment used to help families to conceive. The technique involves an egg being removed from a woman's ovaries which is then fertilised with sperm from a man under laboratory conditions. The fertilised embryo is then returned to the woman's womb, where it will develop.

The procedure can be carried out using the couple's sperm and eggs, or those of a donor. It typically involves six stages:

Cycle suppression: Fertility medication suppresses your natural menstrual cycle allowing greater control over the timing of egg retrieval.

Ovarian stimulation: Medication helps the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, increasing the chances of successful fertilisation.

Medication is used to help the ovaries produce more eggs.

Monitoring egg development: ultrasound scan monitor egg growth and development in your ovaries.

Egg retrieval: Eggs are carefully extracted from your ovaries using a fine needle during a minor surgical procedure.

Fertilisation: Eggs and sperm are combined in laboratory conditions. Fertilisation may occur naturally or through direct injection methods, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Embryo transfer: Successfully fertilised embryos are gently placed back into your womb to support pregnancy.

Although no treatment guarantees a successful pregnancy, with the right approach to IVF therapy, it can become possible for individuals and couples who experience fertility issues or difficulty conceiving naturally to have children.

What are the risks of IVF?: Unfortunately, IVF is not guaranteed to result in pregnancy and can, therefore, be very emotionally challenging for those concerned. The process also carries a number of risks, including:
A greater likelihood of multiple births (twins and triplets)
Headaches, hot flushes and other side effects
The development of too many eggs in the ovaries, known as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Ectopic pregnancy (where the embryo develops in the fallopian tubes instead of the womb)

What happens when IVF goes wrong?

When you are going through fertility treatment, experiencing negligence can lead to profound emotional distress and lasting personal consequences. Although no treatment guarantees a successful pregnancy, mistakes caused by medical negligence during IVF can intensify what is already an anxious emotional time for parents. The impact can extend far beyond physical harm, often affecting mental health, relationships and overall wellbeing.

Although these do not happen often, there have been a number of high-profile cases involving IVF mix-ups that would constitute negligence in fertility treatments. These have included:

Couples giving birth to babies with a completely different racial background

Eggs from three women being implanted with sperm from the wrong men due to an administration error, which meant they had to go through more IVF cycles

An equipment failure that destroyed the sperm samples of six male patients

Experiencing negligent fertility treatment adds significant emotional distress to an already anxious and emotional time for parents. At JMW, we understand the impact IVF negligence can have on your life. Our IVF solicitors are here to help you claim compensation for your experiences sensitively and effectively.

Talk to Us

To find out if you have a no win, no fee IVF negligence claim, call our team of legal experts on 0345 872 6666. Alternatively, you can complete our online enquiry form and a member of the team will get back to you at a time of your choosing.