Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawyer Attorney Massachusetts

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.

Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
John Adams Courthouse
One Pemberton Square
Boston , MA 02108
617-557-1000

Court of Appeals
Massachusetts Appeals Court
John Adams Courthouse
One Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108
617-725-8106

Trial Courts
Boston Municipal Court
Edward W. Brooke Courthouse
24 New Chardon Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-788-8400

Housing Court Department
Edward W. Brooke Courthouse
24 New Chardon Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02114-4703
617-788-6500

District Court Department
Administrative Office of the District Court
Suite 200
2 Center Plaza
Boston, MA 02108
617-788-8810

Barnstable Superior Court
3195 Main St.
P.O. Box 425
Barnstable, MA 02630
508-375-6684

Berkshire Superior Court
76 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-499-7487

Bristol Superior Court
9 Court St.
Room 13
Taunton, MA 02780
508-823-6588

Dukes Superior Court
Courthouse
P.O. Box 1267
Main Street
Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539
508-627-4668

Essex Superior Court
34 Federal St.
Salem, MA 01970
978-744-5500

Franklin Superior Court
425 Main Street
P.O. Box 1573
Greenfield, MA 01302
413-774-5535

Hampden Superior Court
Hall of Justice
50 State Street
P.O. Box 559
Springfield, MA 01102-0559
413-735-6017

Hampshire Superior Court
P.O. Box 1119
15 Gothic Street
Northampton, MA 01061
413-584-5810 ext. 287

Middlesex Superior Court
40 Thorndike Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-494-4010

Nantucket Superior Court
16 Broad Street
P.O. Box 967
Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-2559

Norfolk Superior Court
650 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
781-326-1600

Plymouth Superior Court
Court St.
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-747-6911

Suffolk Superior Court
Suffolk County Courthouse, 14th Floor
Three Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108
617-788-8160

Worcester Superior Court
2 Main Street
Worcester, MA 0160
508-770-1899

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