Baby Formula Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

Babies that are born prematurely or have low birth weight typically have problems when nursing. This might be due to having medical conditions that need to be addressed early for them to live a normal life.

Many parents would choose to give their babies formula as a way to supplement and add to their baby’s nutrition. They have the right to know that the formula given to their newborn is safe.

Unfortunately, there are cow’s milk-based premature baby formulas that are associated with a condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). This condition can be severe in infants as NEC causes inflammation and damages intestinal tissue.

What’s even worse is that the makers of this dangerous formula produce these products without warning labels and regard to the potential danger their formulas have to premature babies.

If you believe your baby was given formula while staying in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) and you find out that they are suffering or have sadly passed away due to baby formula necrotizing enterocolitis, then you might be entitled to an NEC lawsuit claim against the manufacturers of these products.

The Risk of Baby Formula Necrotizing Enterocolitis to Premature Babies

In necrotizing enterocolitis, the intestinal tissues of newborn babies die, causing holes to develop in the intestine. When this happens, bacteria will spill towards the abdomen of the baby and lead to severe health conditions such as:

• An abdominal infection known as peritonitis
• Narrowing of the intestines
• Sepsis
• Short bowel syndrome

Most of the effects of baby formula necrotizing enterocolitis will require an infant to undergo surgery in the hopes of repairing the damage to their abdomen. The child may still suffer from neurodevelopmental and growth failure issues even if their condition is not fatal.

You might be able to tell if your baby has NEC if they experience the following symptoms:

• Body temperature and breathing changes
• Blood pressure and heart rate changes
• Diarrhea with bloody stool
• Green or yellow vomit
• Minimal weight gain
• Lethargy
• Pain in the abdomen and swelling
• Refusing to eat

Any baby formula lawsuit is always a tragic situation especially because the parents of these premature babies had not been forewarned of the potential risks. A growing number of individuals have already filed lawsuits with the goal of getting justice for the harm their formulas have caused to their children.

Besides Manufacturers, Who Else Could Be Liable in an NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit?

The two parties that are responsible for an NEC baby formula lawsuit are the manufacturers and the medical practitioners or providers.

Providing insufficient or no warnings of potential necrotizing enterocolitis in baby formulas is serious grounds for filing a product liability lawsuit against these formula manufacturers. You might be eligible for a claim if your child has developed NEC after they were served the manufacturer’s formula.

On the other hand, medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against a healthcare provider that was incompetent or negligent during their care of an infant. This is particularly common in medical facilities that have staff feed premature infants with harmful baby formulas without indicating the possible risks.

If you believe that you are entitled to an NEC lawsuit, then you should get help from the experts at Rubenstein Law by calling 1-800-355-3425 or getting a free case evaluation.

How to File a Baby Formula Necrotizing Enterocolitis Lawsuit

At Rubenstein Law, we know how overwhelming your situation can be especially when you and your loved one are still suffering from the effects of consuming the toxic baby formula. That’s why we’re here to provide you with the steps on how you can file an NEC lawsuit.

Step 1: Get Help from a Baby Formula Lawsuit Attorney

Hiring a lawyer experienced in NEC lawsuits is vital in ensuring the success of your case.

Your attorney will help with your baby formula lawsuit by assessing your case, building evidence, litigating your lawsuit, and obtaining the compensation your child deserves.

Step 2: Acquiring Evidence of Baby Formula Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Your baby formula lawyer will then guide you in compiling sufficient evidence to support your personal injury claim. Strong evidence is necessary if you want to increase the probability of reaching a proper settlement.

That’s why you should gather evidence such as:

• Images and videos
• Medical bill receipts
• Medical records that state the administered formula
• Incident reports of the NEC diagnosis
• Witness statements
• Public records

When you hire our attorneys at Rubenstein Law, they can help you process all of your evidence to build a solid case against manufacturers and healthcare providers.

Step 3: Evaluating the Damages

The damages would be the amount of money the defendant would be liable in compensating for the injuries that they have caused. In a baby formula lawsuit, the defendant may need to pay for the following:

• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Future medical costs
• Lost wages of the parents
• Punitive damages

Some of the most common types of damages you can consider for an NEC baby formula lawsuit would be permanent disability, pain and suffering, and medical expenses.

Rubenstein Law Will Guide You in Your Necrotizing Enterocolitis Case

If you meet any of the criteria we mentioned above, you might be eligible to file a case against those who caused your child harm. Hiring a reputable personal injury attorney can walk you through the process step-by-step in filing an NEC lawsuit.

This is what Rubenstein Law can do for you. We will be your advocate and guide who will be by your side in your legal battles. We are among the most reputable law firms and we have been serving the community since 1988.