Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawyer Attorney Alaska

The public is slowly becoming more aware of a terrible disease known as Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) that is associated with certain MRI contrast dyes.  We have provided a list of frequently asked questions to help people understand the basics.  If you have additional questions, please contact our law firm for a free case review.
Who is most at risk for developing this disease?

People with kidney problems are most at risk.  This could include someone with:

• impaired kidney function
• high blood pressure
• diabetes
• on dialysis
• kidney infection
• someone who has had a kidney transplant or is eligible for a kidney transplant.

People with liver problems are also at a higher risk.

Which contrast dyes should I be concerned about?

There are 5 contrast dyes that contain gadolinium and they are listed below:

Omniscan® (otherwise known as gadodiamide, and might be referred to as Gd-DTPA-BMA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by GE Healthcare.

ProHance® (otherwise known as gadoteridol, and might be referred to as Gd-HP-DO3A in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Bracco.

Magnevist® (otherwise known as gadopentetate dimeglumine and might be referred to as Gd-DTPA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Bayer Healthcare.

OptiMARK® (otherwise known as gadoversetamide and might be referred to as Gd-DTPA-BMEA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Mallinckrodt.

MultiHance® (otherwise known as gadobenate dimeglumine and might be referred to as Gd-BOPTA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Bracco.

What procedures are these contrast dyes used for?

• MRI
• MRA
• Angiogram
• Angioplasty
• CT scan
• Vengoram
• Fistulogram

How do I know if I have had used one of these contrast dyes?

If you drank the contrast dye, you did not receive a gadolinium based product.  However, if you were injected with a contrast dye after 1987, you may have received one containing gadolinium.

Who is being sued?

The drug manufacturers are being sued on claims that they failed to warn people and their doctors about the harmful side effects associated with these contrast agents.  See more information about Gadolinium Lawsuit.

NSF Law Firm

How do I know if I have this disease?

There are many undiagnosed and misdiagnosed cases of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis.  The disease is relatively obscure so many doctors are still unfamiliar with it.  NSF can be mistaken for other diseases like scleroderma or even arthritis.  See more information about Gadolinium Side Effects.  If you believe you might have this disease, you should have a dermatologist take a deep tissue skin biopsy from the affected area of the skin and then tested for NSF by a pathologist.

Below is a court directory for your area.  If you have been diagnosed with NSF, or if you believe that you are suffering from this disease, please contact our law firm for a free, no obligation consultation.  Call Toll Free 1-866-777-2557 to speak with an NSF Lawsuit attorney or fill out our online contact form and one of our NSF Attorneys will get back to you as soon as possible.

Alaska Supreme Court
303 K Street
Anchorage, AK 99502
907-264-0612

Alaska Court of Appeals
303 K Street
Anchorage, AK 99501-2084
907-264-0612

Alaska Superior Court – 1st Judicial District, Juneau Division
P. O. Box 114100
Juneau, AK 99811-4100
907-463-4700

Alaska Superior Court – 1st Judicial District, Ketchikan Division
415 Main Street, Room 400
Ketchikan, AK 99901-6399
907-225-3195

Alaska Superior Court – 1st Judicial District, Sitka Division
304 Lake Street, Room 203
Sitka, AK 99835-7759
907-747-3291

Alaska Superior Court – 2nd Judicial District, Barrow Division
P.O. Box 270
Barrow, AK 99723-0270
907-852-4800

Alaska Superior Court – 2nd Judicial District, Kotzebue Division
P.O. Box 317
Kotzebue, AK 99752-0317
907-442-3208

Alaska Superior Court – 2nd Judicial District, Nome Division
P.O. Box 1110
113 Front Street, Room 230
Nome, AK 99762-1110
907-443-5216

Alaska Superior Court – 3rd Judicial District, Anchorage Division
825 W. 4th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-2004
907-264-0667

Alaska Superior Court – 3rd Judicial District, Kodiak Division
204 Mission Road Room 124
Kodiak, AK 99615-7312
907-486-1600

Alaska Superior Court – 3rd Judicial District, Kenai Division
125 Trading Bay Drive, Suite 100
Kenai, AK 99611-7717
907-283-3110

Alaska Superior Court – 3rd Judicial District, Palmer Division
435 South Denali
Palmer, AK 99645-6437
907-746-8122

Alaska Superior Court – 3rd Judicial District, Dillingham Division
P.O. Box 909
Dillingham, AK 99576-0909
907-842-5215

Alaska Superior Court – 4th Judicial District, Fairbanks Division
101 Lacey Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-452-9277

Alaska Superior Court – 4th Judicial District, Bethel Division
P.O. Box 130
Bethel, AK 99559-0130
907-543-2298

Alaska District Court – 1st Judicial District, Juneau Division
P. O. Box 114100
Juneau, AK 99811-4100
907-463-4700

Alaska District Court – 1st Judicial District, Ketchikan Division
415 Main Street, Room 400
Ketchikan, AK 99901-6399
907-225-3195

Alaska District Court – 3rd Judicial District, Anchorage Division
825 W. 4th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-2004
907-264-0665

Alaska District Court – 3rd Judicial District, Palmer Division
435 South Denali
Palmer, AK 99645-6437
907-746-8122

Alaska District Court – 3rd Judicial District, Kenai Division
125 Trading Bay Drive, Suite 100
Kenai, AK 99611-7717
907-283-3110
Alaska District Court – 3rd Judicial District, Homer Division
3670 Lake Street, Suite 400
Homer, AK 99603-7686
907-235-8171

Alaska District Court – 3rd Judicial District, Valdez Division
P.O. Box 127
Valdez, AK 99686-0127
907-835-2266

Alaska District Court – 4th Judicial District, Fairbanks Division
101 Lacey Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-452-9277

Alaska District Court – 4th Judicial District, Bethel Division
P.O. Box 130
Bethel, AK 99559-0130
907-543-2298

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