Long Island Toxic Baby Formula Lawyer
Helping Families of Premature Infants Harmed by Toxic Baby Formula
Parents of premature infants face difficult decisions in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), often relying on healthcare providers and baby formula manufacturers to ensure the safest nutrition for their newborns. Unfortunately, many families across Long Island and the U.S. are now filing toxic baby formula lawsuits after learning that certain cow’s milk-based baby formulas—such as Similac and Enfamil—have been linked to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious and sometimes fatal intestinal disease in preterm babies.
At Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, our Long Island toxic baby formula lawyers represent families whose children developed NEC after being fed cow’s milk-based formulas. If your child was diagnosed with NEC or other severe intestinal complications, you may be eligible to file a baby formula lawsuit and seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses.
What Is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)?
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a dangerous condition that primarily affects premature infants and low birth weight babies. It causes inflammation and tissue death in the intestinal lining, potentially leading to:
- Perforation of the intestines
- Life-threatening infections
- Short bowel syndrome
- The need for emergency surgery or long-term medical care
Scientific evidence has shown that premature infants fed cow’s milk-based baby formula, such as Enfamil and Similac, are at significantly higher risk of developing NEC compared to those fed human breast milk or donor milk.
Formulas Linked to NEC in Preterm Infants
The baby formula products most frequently named in NEC infant formula lawsuits include:
- Similac Human Milk Fortifier
- Enfamil Baby Formulas
- Cow’s milk-based products marketed to hospitals
- Milk formula or fortifiers given to low birth weight infants
Mead Johnson (maker of Enfamil) and Abbott Laboratories (maker of Similac) are among the formula manufacturers currently facing hundreds of toxic baby formula lawsuits for failing to warn parents and medical providers about the risks of NEC.
Who Can File a Toxic Baby Formula Lawsuit?
You may be eligible to file a NEC baby formula lawsuit if:
- Your child was born prematurely or with low birth weight
- Your child was fed cow’s milk-based formula or fortifier in a hospital or NICU
- Your child developed necrotizing enterocolitis or other intestinal issues
- You have medical records showing your child’s diagnosis and treatment
Many parents are unaware that these baby formula products increase the risk of NEC, and lawsuits allege that formula makers failed to provide adequate warnings about these dangers.
Damages Available in NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits
If your child developed NEC due to formula feeding, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses related to NEC treatment or surgery
- Long-term care costs for health complications
- Pain and suffering for your child
- Emotional distress experienced by parents
- Lost wages from time spent away from work to care for your child
- Wrongful death damages in the event of a fatality
Our legal team can help you calculate the value of your claim and pursue a NEC baby formula lawsuit or join ongoing mass tort litigation.
Why Choose Greenstein & Pittari, LLP
At Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, we provide compassionate legal representation to families affected by medical negligence and dangerous products. Our Long Island law firm offers:
- Experience in NEC baby formula lawsuits and other defective medical product cases
- Knowledge of ongoing NEC multidistrict litigation and legal strategies
- A free consultation and no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you
- A commitment to helping families seek justice and hold formula manufacturers accountable
We are currently accepting cases involving NEC baby formula claims and Similac or Enfamil-related injuries.
Learn more about Long Island Toxic Baby Formula Lawyer.
Call Greenstein & Pittari, LLP at (800) 842-8462 to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.
You can also reach us anytime through our contact page. Let us help you take the first step toward justice and recovery.
Long Island Baby Formula Lawsuit FAQs
What is the connection between cow’s milk formula and NEC?
Multiple studies show that cow’s milk-based baby formulas increase the risk of NEC in premature infants due to their underdeveloped digestive systems, which cannot properly process bovine milk proteins.
Who is being sued in these NEC lawsuits?
Baby formula manufacturers like Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson are facing NEC baby formula lawsuits for failing to warn about the health risks associated with their products.
Can I file a claim even if my child was fed formula in the hospital?
Yes. Many NEC lawsuits involve infants fed cow’s milk formula or fortifiers in a NICU setting. Hospitals often rely on these products, unaware of the associated risks.
What if my child survived but suffers from long-term complications?
You may still file a lawsuit. NEC can result in lasting health issues such as short bowel syndrome, digestive problems, and developmental delays, which warrant legal action and compensation.
What is the deadline to file a baby formula lawsuit?
Each state has a statute of limitations for filing product liability and medical negligence claims. Contact our office for a free consultation to determine if your case qualifies.