It is unimaginable for parents to understand the effect of toxic, premature baby formulas on an infant. Recent studies show that specific formulas containing cow milk, like Similac and Enfamil, have adverse effects on their infants. Companies marketing baby milk products have failed to provide such warnings in their product description. As a result, your premature baby might develop NEC(necrotizing enterocolitis).
At People for Law, we have dedicated attorneys who aid families devastated by this condition. Our lawyer brings decades of experience to support families through challenging conditions following the NEC lawsuit.
Through this blog, readers can learn how our attorneys help them throughout the entire premature baby formula lawsuit.
Understanding NEC and Its Life-Threatening Impact
NEC is a disease in which bacteria invade the intestinal walls and cause inflammation and perforation in infants. The portions of the infant’s intestines that don’t receive enough oxygen stop functioning and cause malfunction. Consequently, the infant suffers from long-term complications and, in some cases, may be death, too.
Premature babies who develop NEC might show specific symptoms like
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Chills
- Diarrhea with Blood
- Inability to tolerate food
- Swelling of the Abdomen
- Low Blood Pressure
- Difficulty in Breathing
- Lack of Weight Gain
- Reduced Urination
If the infant experiences any of the above symptoms, parents should seek medical assistance immediately. Upon immediate diagnosis of NEC, the doctor treats the infant with antibiotics, injections, blood transfusions, nasogastric tube insertion, and surgeries. The parents can consult with our lawyers to explore all possible NEC-based legal options.
Who can file a Baby Formula-based NEC Lawsuit?
Parents should consult our attorney before filing a lawsuit against baby milk-based formula companies. The basic eligibility criteria for such a lawsuit are as follows.
- The parents fed the infant with Similac or Enfamil-based formula milk after birth.
- When the medical professionals have diagnosed NEC based on your infant’s condition, following the diagnosis, the premature baby might require immediate medical assistance, or they may lose their lives.
The parents need a lawyer to guide them through the NEC lawsuit process, enabling them to obtain justice and consider all possible legal options.
Essential Steps of Filing NEC Infant Formula Lawsuits
The journey through the NEC premature baby formula lawsuits requires a combination of several phases to build a compelling case against the overall manufacturing units. They are as discussed below.
Gathering Medical Evidence
The initial step towards filing an NEC lawsuit is to have medical evidence to prove the baby’s diagnosis. The documentation should contain the history of diagnosis, ongoing treatment, and progression. Significantly, it should prove that the baby has NEC just after immediate consumption of Similac and Enfamil-based baby milk formula.
Seek Legal Assistance
Our qualified and experienced attorneys at One People Law possess extensive knowledge of NEC premature baby formula lawsuits. First, our legal team will work to provide them with the following details.
- Share a detailed timeline of the events
- Answer all required questions about medical treatments
- Supply all necessary medical documents
- Review and verify case details
- Keep a regular track of ongoing medical treatment
Our attorneys protect their family rights throughout the legal process, through the most difficult phases.
File Court Documents
The filing process of NEC-based lawsuits requires thorough attention to detail. These cases involve multiple legal theories, such as product liability and medical negligence. Our lawyers submit the initial court documents and deal with the manufacturer’s defence tactics. We meet all the procedural requirements, strictly participate in settlement negotiations, and prepare potential trial proceedings for your case.
Stay Up-to-Date During Legal Proceedings
The parents of the infant should cooperate with our lawyers while we fight for the baby’s rights. Here is how they can collaborate with our legal practitioners.
- Maintain a strict connection with the legal team
- Keep copies of all medical records as evidence
- Update the attorney regarding treatment changes
- Review and sign all the necessary documents
- Prepare for possible testimony
The attorney will guide them through every step and help them devise the best possible measures. However, the time to file NEC-based lawsuits is crucial. In the case of product liability, the deadline for filing such a case is four years.
How Much Compensation Could the Impacted Families Receive?
It is painful for any parent to see their infant suffering from NEC just after consuming a toxic milk-based formula. There is a wide range of factors for compensation. They are as follows.
- The cost of providing medical treatments to the infant
- The expenses that are associated with the infant’s ongoing care and rehabilitation
- The impact of NEC diagnosis on the overall quality of your babies’ lives
- The amount of time the parents missed work due to their baby’s NEC diagnosis
- The suffering and pain incurred as a result of the NEC diagnosis
- The mental anguish caused by the NEC diagnosis
The parents who lost their infant due to NEC should receive compensation for burial or cremation purposes. It is best to consult our experienced lawyer, who can assess the specific case and help you accordingly.
Concluding Thoughts
For parents, it is unbearable to see their infant suffer from NEC premature baby formula lawsuits. The child does need medical assistance after they are diagnosed with the disease. The parents should consult with our attorneys to file a lawsuit against baby milk manufacturing companies. People For Law guides parents through each step of the legal process in their difficult times.