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.
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.
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.
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.
GET HELP NOWWhat Are The Signs and Risks of NEC?
Symptoms of NEC:
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain or swelling
Change in heart rate or blood pressure
Lack of weight gain
Treatment
Stop feedings
Insert tube through nose and into stomach to remove fluid and keep their stomach empty
Antibiotic therapy
IV fluids or fluid replacement and nutrition
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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