Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawyer Attorney Maryland

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.
Maryland Court of Appeals
Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building
361 Rowe Boulevard
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
410-260-1500

Court of Special Appeals
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building
361 Rowe Boulevard
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-1450

Circuit Courts
Allegany County Circuit Court
Courthouse, 30 Washington St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-5929

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court
P. O. Box 2395
Courthouse
7 Church Circle
Annapolis, MD 21404 – 2395
410-222-1397

Baltimore City Circuit Court
Courthouse East
Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse
111 North Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202
410-333-3800

Baltimore County Circuit Court
County Courts Building
401 Bosley Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
410-887-2139

Calvert County Circuit Court
Courthouse
175 Main Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-1600 ext 2296

Caroline County Circuit Court
P. O. Box 356
Courthouse
109 Market St.
Denton, MD 21629 – 0356
410-479-2303

Carroll County Circuit Court
Courthouse Annex
55 North Court St.
Westminster, MD 21157
410-386-2026

Cecil County Circuit Court
Courthouse
129 East Main Street
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-5315

Charles County Circuit Court
P. O. Box 3060
Courthouse
200 Charles St.
La Plata, MD 20646 – 3060
301-932-3270

Dorchester County Circuit Court
P. O. Box 923
Courthouse
206 High St.
Cambridge, MD 21613 – 0923
410-228-6300

Frederick County Circuit Court
100 West Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-1976

Garrett County Circuit Court
P. O. Box 447
Courthouse
203 South 4th St.
Oakland, MD 21550 – 0447
301-334-1934

Harford County Circuit Court
Courthouse
20 West Courtland St.
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-638-3246

Howard County Circuit Court
Courthouse
8360 Court Ave.
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-313-2111

Kent County Circuit Court
Courthouse
103 North Cross St.
Chestertown, MD 21620 – 1511
410-778-7460

Montgomery County Circuit Court
Judicial Center
50 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
240-777-9400

Prince George’s County Circuit Court
Courthouse, Marbury Wing
14735 Main St.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-952-3655

Queen Anne’s County Circuit Court
Courthouse
100 Court House Square
Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-1773

St. Mary’s County Circuit Court
P. O. Box 676
Courthouse
41605 Courthouse Drive
Leonardtown, MD 20650 – 0676
301-475-4567

Somerset County Circuit Court
P. O. Box 279
Courthouse
30512 Prince William St.
Princess Anne, MD 21853 – 0279
410-651-1630

Talbot County Circuit Court
P. O. Box 723
Courthouse
11 North Washington St.
Easton, MD 21601 – 0723
410-822-4444

Washington County Circuit Court
Courthouse
95 West Washington St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740 – 4831
301-733-8660

Worcester County Circuit Court
Courthouse
One West Market St.
Snow Hill, MD 21863
410-632-0700

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