Baby Formula Lawsuit Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the Most Common Neocate Baby Formula Lawsuit Questions


Baby Formula Lawsuit

Having won major settlements on behalf of families nationwide harmed by large pharmaceutical corporations, our attorneys are uniquely equipped to answer your questions. With a strong track record in nearly every major recent pharmaceutical litigation, our lawyers handling national baby formula lawsuit claims can quickly assess your case and determine your legal options. If you are considering filing a lawsuit, this page provides answers that apply to most general baby formula lawsuit questions. To ask more specific questions or speak in detail with an attorney about your circumstances, contact our firm for a free, no-obligation case review.

What is the problem with Neocate?

Intended to provide complete nutrition to infants and children who do not tolerate milk or other food, Neocate has been found to result in depleted blood phosphorus levels. Phosphorus is required for bone growth and health; the absence of phosphorus leads to broken bones, spontaneous fractures, rickets, and skeletal deformities.

Are there problems with other baby formulas?

Baby formula problems have occurred repeatedly in recent years. Perhaps most notable are problems with Enfamil contamination. Microorganisms, bugs, and environmental contaminants in the product have been traced to an inadequate seal. If you believe your child has been harmed by baby formula problems, please contact our firm to discuss your legal options.

Who is eligible to file a baby formula lawsuit for rickets or broken bones?

Parents and families whose child suffered from baby formula side effects such as rickets or broken bones may qualify to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for the pain, suffering, and medical expenses connected to dangerous or defective baby formula products.

I'm worried Neocate lawsuits will be converted into a class action, where the plaintiff receives very little in compensation. Is that true?

No, baby formula lawsuits will not be a class action. In most cases of major medical harm cases such as this, actions from around the nation are consolidated as Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), which allows for greater efficiency in the courts while still awarding monetary compensation on the basis of each individual case.

What does it cost to have my baby formula claim reviewed?

Our attorneys are available to speak with you about your circumstances and offer an analysis of your case free of charge and without further obligation. Use the contact form or chat feature to contact an attorney handling national Neocate lawsuits for your free case review.

How do I know if my child's medical problems are linked to baby formula?

If you believe your child has suffered from baby formula problems, you are probably right. Our attorneys can determine whether you may have a case by comparing your circumstances to the many other reports of baby formula problems and Neocate side effects we have received. If there's any doubt in your mind as to whether your child was harmed by Neocate or another baby formula, contact our attorneys to discuss your legal options.

We're not the sort of people who sue. Is it really necessary to file a Neocate lawsuit against Nutricia or make a baby formula problems claim?

Most American families would rather not get involved in a lawsuit, for a variety of reasons. But if or child has suffered as a result of a dangerous medical device or drug, you are bound to encounter significant medical fees. Between treatment, hospital stays, long term care, lost income, and other costs, the medical expenses can be enough to cripple a family financially. The cost of healthcare is constantly rising, making it impossible to predict how much you may ultimately require to cover medical costs. Furthermore, no amount of money can undo the wrong caused by an unsafe baby formula. A Neocate lawsuit can recover financial security for your family and highlight a company's violation of consumer trust. Many corporations only improve their safety standards -- even when it comes to a product for the most vulnerable members of society, infants -- when the threat of major litigation forces their hand. In addition to helping your own family get the compensation that you deserve, your lawsuit may pressure a company to become a better corporate citizen and prevent other infants, children, and families from future suffering.

What does it cost to file a Neocate baby formula lawsuit?

Our attorneys always work on a contingency basis, meaning we never charge legal fees unless we win compensation on your behalf. In other words, we invest the significant resources of our law firm to achieve justice for your family and we only ask you to pay for our legal services if we are successful. Contact our firm to learn more about filing a baby formula lawsuit related to Neocate broken bones, rickets, or another baby formula problem.

What are the time limits for filing a baby formula lawsuit for broken bones, rickets, or other problems?

Many states do have times limits that apply to product liability cases such as Neocate rickets cases. In most cases, a baby formula case will fall within the time limits if an attorney is contacted in the near future. To learn about time limits that apply to your particular claim, please complete our contact form or use the chat feature. One of our attorneys handling national Neocate lawsuits will contact you promptly to discuss your case.

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