People that have been injected with Gadolinium based contrast agents used in MRI procedures are filing lawsuits claiming that it causes a disease called Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF).

What is Gadolinium?

Gadolinium is an earth metal used for a variety of purposes ranging from nuclear marine propulsion systems to making phosphors for color televisions.  Gadolinium is also used in some MRI contrast dyes because it provides a greater contrast between normal and abnormal tissue.

Gadolinium Lawyers

 
I’ve never been involved in a lawsuit before, what type of questions are you going to ask me?

Below is an example of some of the questions we are going to ask.

Have you ever had kidney problems? 
Have you ever had liver problems? 
Who is your diagnosing physician? 
Have you ever been on dialysis? 
If so, did you ever stop at any time. 
Have you been diagnosed with renal failure or chronic kidney disease? 
Acidosis? 
Reflux nephropathy?

Have you ever had one of the following procedures?

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
Cat Scan
MRA (magnetic resonance angiography)
Angiogram
Angioplasty
Fistulagram (x-ray that looks at blood flow in the passage from your kidney)
Venogram (x-ray that takes pictures of blood flow)

Did the contrast agent that was used contain gadolinium?  What was the brand name of the contrast dye?  Was it Omniscan®  OptiMARK® Magnevist®  ProHance®  or Multihance®?  How long has it been since you had your last MRI or CAT Scan or MRA?

Gadolinium Side Effects

Have you experienced Deep bone point in the ribs or hip area?  Yellowing of the eyes?  Change in skin texture or coloration?  Burning pains in the skin?  Plaques, papules?  Calcification of the soft tissue?

Have you ever been diagnosed with Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD) or Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF)?  Has the disease contributed to problems with your skin, lungs, hear or liver?

What type of medical treatment have you received from your doctors?  What state do you live in? 

Gadolinium Litigation

Why does it matter what state I live in?

Every state has different guidelines which dictate how long an individual has to file a lawsuit.  This is called a statute of limitations (time limits).   If you do not file your case before the statute of limitations expires, you can be barred from ever bringing a claim.  Each state is different, some have 1 year statute of limitations, others have 6 year statute of limitations.  Additionally, each state can have different rules depending on the type of case you have.  For example, a state can have a 2 year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, yet have a 4 year statute of limitations for wrongful death claims. 

If you or a loved one have experienced any of the side effects mentioned, or if you have been diagnosed with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis, please contact us as soon as possible to get a free legal consultation.  Call Toll Free 1-866-777-2557 to speak with one of our Gadolinium Lawsuit Lawyers, or use our online contact form and one of our Gadolinium Attorneys will contact you.

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