Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawyer Attorney Hawaii

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.

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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, 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.

NSF Lawyer

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.

Hawaii Supreme Court
Ali`iolani Hale
417 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-2902
808-539-4919

Courts of Appeals
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Kapuaiwa Building
426 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-539-4919

Land Court
Ka`ahumanu Hale
777 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-5093
808-539-4777

Tax Appeal Court
Ka`ahumanu Hale
777 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-5093
808-539-4777

Circuit Courts
1st Circuit Court of Hawaii – Oahu
Ka`ahumanu Hale
777 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813 – 5093
808-539-4767

2nd Circuit Court of Hawaii – Maui
Hoapili Hale
2145 Main Street
Wailuku, HI 96793-1679
808-244-2823

3rd Circuit Court of Hawaii – Hawaii
75 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720-4253
808-961-7440

5th Circuit Court of Hawaii – Kauai
3970 Ka`ana Street
Lihu`e, HI 96766
808-482-2300

District Courts
1st District Court of Hawaii – Oahu
Kauikeaouli Hale
1111 Alakea Street
Honolulu HI 96813
808-538-5767

1st District Court of Hawaii – Oahu, Ewa in Pearl City Rural Division
870 Fourth Street
Pearl City, HI 96782
808-454-5488

1st District Court of Hawaii – Oahu, Kaneohe Rural Division
45-939 Pookela Street
Kaneohe, HI 96744
808-234-0800

1st District Court of Hawaii – Oahu, Wahiawa Rural Division
1034 Kilani Avenue
Wahiawa, HI 96786
808-621-5097

1st District Court of Hawaii – Oahu, Waianae in Nanakuli
87-1784 Farrington Highway
Waianae, HI 96792
808-668-1509

2nd District Court of Hawaii – Maui
Hoapili Hale
2145 Main Street
Wailuku, HI 96793-1679
808-244-2800

2nd District Court of Hawaii – Maui, Hana Rural Division
4974 Uakea Road
Hana, HI 96713
808-661-0970

2nd District Court of Hawaii – Maui, Lahaina Rural Division
1870 Honoapililani Hwy.
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-661-0970

2nd District Court of Hawaii – Maui, Lanai Rural Division
312 8th Street
Lanai City, HI 96763
808-565-6447

2nd District Court of Hawaii – Maui, Molokai Rural Division
55 Makaena Street
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
808-553-1100

3rd District Court of Hawaii – Hawaii
75 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720-4253
808-961-7470

3rd District Court of Hawaii – Hawaii, North and South Hilo Rural Division
75 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720-4245
808-961-7470

3rd District Court of Hawaii – Hawaii, Puna Rural Division
16-200 Pili Mua
Keeau, HI 96749
808-961-7470

3rd District Court of Hawaii – Hawaii, South Kohala Rural Division
64-5000 – 64-5011 Kamamalu Street
Kamuela, HI 96743
808-885-4615

3rd District Court of Hawaii – Hawaii, North Kohala Rural Division
54-3900 Government Main Road
Kapaau, HI
808-885-4615

3rd District Court of Hawaii – Hawaii, North and South Kona Rural Divisions
79-1020 Haukapila Street
Kealakekua, HI 96750
808-322-8700

3rd District Court of Hawaii – Hawaii, Kau Rural Division
95-5669 Mamalahoa Highway
Naalehu, HI 96772
808-322-8700

5th District Court of Hawaii – Kauai
3970 Ka`ana Street
Lihu`e, HI 96766
808-482-2300

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