Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawyer Attorney Maine

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, 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.

Maine Supreme Judicial Court
205 Newbury Street.
P.O. Box 368
Portland, Maine 04112-0368
207-822-4146

Superior Court
York County Superior Court – Alfred
45 Kennebunk Rd
Alfred, ME 04002
207-324-5122

Androscoggin County Superior Court – Auburn
2 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04212
207-783-5450

Kennebec County Superior Court – Augusta
95 State Street
Augusta, ME 04330
207-624-5800

Penobscot County Superior Court – Bangor
97 Hammond St.
Bangor, ME 04401
207-561-2300

Sagadahoc County Superior Court – Bath
New Meadows Rd.
West Bath, ME 04530
207-442-0200

Waldo County Superior Court – Belfast
137 Church St.
Belfast, ME 04915
207-338-1940

Aroostook County Superior Court – Caribou
144 Sweden St.
Caribou, ME 04736
207-498-8125

Piscataquis County Superior Court – Dover/Foxcroft
159 E. Main St
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
207-564-8419

Hancock County Superior Court – Ellsworth
50 State St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605
207-667-7176

Franklin County Superior Court – Farmington
140 Main St.
Farmington, ME 04938
207-778-3346

Aroostook County Superior Court – Houlton
26 Court St., #104
Houlton, ME 04730
207-532-6563

Washington County Superior Court – Macias
47 Court St.
Machias, ME 04654
207-255-3326

Superior Court – Portland
142 Federal St.
Portland, ME 04112
207-822-4113

Knox County Superior Court – Rockland
62 Union St
Rockland, ME 04841
207-594-2576

Somerset County Superior Court – Skowhegan
41 Court St.
Skowhegan, ME 04976
207-474-5161

Oxford County Superior Court – South Paris
26 Western Ave.
South Paris, ME 04281
207-743-8936

Lincoln County Superior Court – Wiscasset
32 High St.
Wiscasset, ME 04578
207-882-7517

August District Court
145 State Street
August, ME 04330
207-287-8075

Bangor District Court
73 Hammond St
Bangor, ME 04401
207-941-3040

Bar Harbor District Court
93 Cottage St.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-3082

Belfast District Court
103 Church St.
Belfast, ME 04915
207-338-3107

Biddeford District Court
25 Adams St.
Biddeford, ME 04005
207-283-1147

Bridgton District Court
3 Chase St. Suite 2
Bridgton, ME 04009
207-647-3535

Calais District Court
382 South St., Suite B
Calais, ME 04619
207-454-2055

Caribou District Court
144 Sweden St
Caribou, ME 04736
207-493-3144

Dover-Foxcroft District Court
163 East Main St.
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
207-564-2240

Ellsworth District Court
60 State St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605
207-667-7141

Farmington District Court
129 Main St.
Farmington, ME 04938
207-778-8200

Fort Kent District Court
139 Market St.
Fort Kent, ME 04743
207-834-5003

Houlton District Court
25 School St.
Houlton, ME 04730
207-532-2147

Lewiston District Court
71 Lisbon St.
Lewiston, ME 04243
207-795-4801

Lincoln District Court
52 Main St.
Lincoln, ME 04457
207-794-8512

Machias District Court
47 Court St.
Machias, ME 04654
207-255-3044

Madawaska District Court
PO Box 473
Fort Kent, ME 04743-0473
207-728-4700

Millinocket District Court
207 Penobscot Ave.
Millinocket, ME 04462
207-723-4786

Portland District Court
205 Newbury St.
Portland, ME 04112
207-822-4200

Presque Isle District Court
27 Riverside Dr.
Presque Isle, ME 04769
207-764-2055

Rockland District Court
62 Union St.
Rockland, ME 04841
207-596-2240

Rumford District Court
145 Congress St.
Rumford, ME 04276
207-364-7171

Skowhegan District Court
47 Court St.
Skowhegan, ME 04976
207-474-9518

South Paris District Court
26 Western Ave.
South Paris, ME 04281
207-743-8942

Springvale District Court
447 Main St.
Springvale, ME 04083
207-459-1400

Waterville District Court
18 Colby St.
Waterville, ME 04903
207-873-2103

West Bath District Court
147 New Meadows Rd
West Bath, ME 04530
207-442-0200

Wiscasset District Court
32 High St.
PO Box 249
Wiscasset, ME 04578
207-882-6363

York District Court
11 Chases Pond Rd.
York, ME 03909
207-363-1230

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