Cow’s milk baby formulas like Similac and Enfamil have been linked to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature and low-birth-weight babies. NEC is a serious intestinal disease that can lead to surgery, lifelong complications, or death.
If your premature baby developed NEC after being fed cow’s milk formula, Pulaski Law Firm may be able to help your family pursue compensation.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a dangerous intestinal disease that mostly affects premature or low birth weight infants. It causes inflammation in the intestines that can lead to infection, tissue death, emergency surgery, and in some cases, death.
Studies show NEC is more common in preterm babies fed cow’s milk formula than in those fed human milk.
NEC baby formula lawsuits claim that formula makers failed to properly warn families and doctors about the higher NEC risk for premature babies fed cow’s milk formulas like Similac and Enfamil.
Parents are seeking accountability and financial help with medical bills, long-term care, and the impact of losing or caring for a severely injured child.
You may qualify to file an NEC baby formula claim if:
Helpful evidence can include NICU records, feeding orders, imaging reports, and any saved formula packaging or receipts.
Every case is different, but an NEC baby formula lawsuit may seek compensation for:
Pulaski Law Firm represents families nationwide in complex product injury cases. In NEC baby formula lawsuits, we:
If you think baby formula may be linked to your child’s NEC diagnosis, here are simple steps to take:
Talk to a baby formula lawyer at Pulaski Law Firm by calling (800) 711-8989 or completing the form on this page. There are strict deadlines to file, so it is important to act as soon as you can.