What are the primary requirements for filing a claim for NEC in newborns?

The most vital requirement for filing a claim for NEC in newborns is a necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) diagnosis. This condition must have been diagnosed after a newborn consumed cow's milk-based formulas in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Apart from that, the baby's health condition, the brand of formula used, and the health complications that arose are also factors that may affect your claim's eligibility.

If your child, unfortunately, suffered from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), meeting specific eligibility requirements is necessary to file a claim. The following are the primary eligibility criteria for a NEC in newborns claim:

  • Premature baby: a baby who was born at 37 weeks or earlier.
  • Low birth weight: a baby who weighs 5.5 pounds (2.5 kilograms) or less at birth.
  • Cow's milk-based formula feeding: a baby was fed with Enfamil or Similac formula in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
  • Development of NEC after cow's milk-based formula feeding.
  • Severe health impacts or death: a baby who either passed away or suffered from NEC-related life-threatening health complications.

Do you check off the listed criteria above? You may be eligible for compensation when you file NEC in a newborn claim. By carefully collecting your child's medical records, you can provide the necessary evidence that can strengthen your claim.

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