Premature babies developing NEC doesn't just happen. Don't suffer alone. Get help.

Damage from NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) in children especially premature babies can result in devastating consequences such as long term health issues or even death.

Injuries associated with NEC in children are not your fault. Fill out our Free Case Review to see if you qualify for compensation and get the help you need.

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Infant Formula Lawsuit

Many parents are taking legal action against baby formula manufacturers, Abbot Laboratories (Similac) and Mead Johnson (Enfamil). These large companies are being held accountable for failing to disclose their products' risks to both families and medical professionals.

NEC could have been prevented if manufacturers had had the appropriate warnings on their product. If your premature child was given cow-based formula such as Enfamil or Similac and then developed NEC you could qualify for compensation.

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What is NEC?

Children's Hospital Los Angeles describes NEC as a devastating disease that affects mostly the intestine of premature infants. The wall of the intestine is invaded by bacteria, which cause local infection and inflammation that can ultimately destroy the wall of the bowel (intestine). Such bowel wall destruction can lead to perforation of the intestine and spillage of stool into the infant's abdomen, which can result in an overwhelming infection and death.

Due to premature babies not having fully developed organs, they cannot break down the cows milk, causing distrubtion in digestion, bleeding, abnormal heart rate or blood pressure and death. Manufacturers Similac and Enfamil are to be blamed for not warning doctors and families properly about their formula being too risky for premature babies to use.

It is thought that premature babies are 10 times more likely to develop NEC than other babies.

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The smaller the infant or the more premature the delivery, the greater risk of developing NEC

With over 380,000 premature babies born every year, families and doctors rely on companies to give warnings for any risks that may occur especially when it comes to children.

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What Are The Signs and Risks of NEC?

Symptoms of NEC:

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Loss of appetite

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Diarrhea

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Abdominal pain or swelling

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Change in heart rate or blood pressure

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Lack of weight gain

Treatment

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Stop feedings

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Insert tube through nose and into stomach to remove fluid and keep their stomach empty

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Antibiotic therapy

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IV fluids or fluid replacement and nutrition

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Antibiotics to treat and prevent infection

See if Your Case Qualifies for Compensation

As cases keep coming in lawyers are working hard to get families the compensation they deserve for past and future medical expenses and for the pain and suffering the child has endured.

There may be some time restrictions in certain states to allow your Legal Team to file a claim on your behalf. To avoid any time restrictions impacting your ability to get answers you should speak with a Legal Team as soon as possible. Complete the simple steps in this contact form for a FREE CASE EVALUATION.

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