Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Attorneys Lawyers North Dakota

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.
North Dakota Supreme Court
State Capitol Building
600 E. Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0530
701-328-2221

North Dakota Court of Appeals
600 E. Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0530
701-328-4216

Eddy County Courthouse
24 Central Ave.
New Rockford, ND 58356
701-947-2813

Emmons County Courthouse
P.O. Box 905
Linton, ND 58552-0905
701-254-4812

Foster County Courthouse
P.O. Box 257
Carrington, ND 58421
701-652-1001

Golden Valley County Courthouse
P.O. Box 9
Beach, ND 58621-0009
701-872-3713

Grand Forks County Courthouse
P.O. Box 5939
Grand Forks, ND 58206-5939
701-787-2715

Grant County Courthouse
P.O. Box 258
Carson, ND 58529-0258
701-622-3615

Griggs County Courthouse
P.O. Box 326
Cooperstown, ND 58425-0326
701-797-2772

Hettinger County Courthouse
336 Pacific Ave.
P.O. Box 668
Mott, ND 58646-0668
701-824-2645

Kidder County Courthouse
P.O. Box 66
Steele, ND 58482
701-475-2663

Adams County Courthouse
P.O. Box 469
Hettinger, ND 58639-0469
701-567-2460

Barnes County Courthouse
230 4th St. NW
Valley City, ND 58072-0774
701-845-8512

Benson County Courthouse
P.O. Box 213
Minnewaukan, ND 58351-0213
701-473-5345

Billings County Courthouse
P.O. Box 138
Medora, ND 58645
701-623-4492

Bottineau County Courthouse
314 W. 5th St.
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-228-3983

Bowman County Courthouse
P.O. Box 379
Bowman, ND 58623
701-523-3450

Burke County Courthouse
P.O. Box 219
Bowbells, ND 58721-0219
701-377-2718

Burleigh County Courthouse
514 East Thayer Ave
P.O. Box 1055
Bismarck, ND 58502-1055
701-222-6690

Cass County Courthouse
211 S. 9th St.
P.O. Box 2806
Fargo, ND 58108-2806
701-241-5645

Cavalier County Courthouse
901 3rd St.
Langdon, ND 58249
701-256-2124

Dickey County Courthouse
P.O. Box 336
Ellendale, ND 58436-0336
701-349-3013

Divide County Courthouse
P.O. Box 68
Crosby, ND 58730
701-965-6831

Dunn County Courthouse
P.O. Box 136
Manning, ND 58642-0136
701-573-4447

LaMoure County Courthouse
P.O. Box 128
LaMoure, ND 58458
701-883-5193

Logan County Courthouse
P.O. Box 6
Napoleon, ND 58561
701-754-2751

McHenry County Courthouse
P.O. Box 117
Towner, ND 58788-0117
701-537-5729

McIntosh County Courthouse
P.O. Box 179
Ashley, ND 58413-0179
701-288-3450

McKenzie County Courthouse
P.O. Box 524
Watford City, ND 58854
701-444-3452

McLean County Courthouse
712 5th Avenue
P.O. Box 1108
Washburn, North Dakota 58577-0139
701-462-8541

Mercer County Courthouse
P.O. Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
701-745-3262

Morton County Courthouse
210 2nd Ave. NW
Mandan, ND 58554-0186
701-667-3358

Mountrail County
P.O. Box 69
Stanley, ND 58784-0340
701-628-2915

Nelson County Courthouse
210 B Ave W Ste 203
Lakota, ND 58344-7410
701-247-2462

Oliver County Courthouse
P.O. Box 125
Center, ND 58530-0125
701-794-8777

Pembina County Courthouse
301 Dakota St. W. #6
Cavalier, ND 58220-4100
701-265-4275

Pierce County Courthouse
240 2nd St. SE
Rugby, ND 58368-1830
701-776-6161

Ramsey County Courthouse
524 4th Ave #4
Devils Lake, ND 58301
701-662-1309

Ransom County Courthouse
P.O. Box 626
Lisbon, ND 58054-0626
701-683-5823

Renville County Courthouse
P.O. Box 68
Mohall, ND 58761
701-756-6398

Richland County Courthouse
418 2nd Ave. N.
Wahpeton, ND 58075
701-671-1524

Rolette County Courthouse
P.O. Box 460
Rolla, ND 58367
701-477-3816

Sargent County Courthouse
355 Main St.
P.O. Box 176
Forman, ND 58032-0176
701-724-6241

Sheridan County Courthouse
P.O. Box 668
McClusky, ND 58463-0668
701-363-2207

Sioux County Courthouse
P.O. Box L
Fort Yates, ND 58538
701-854-3853

Slope County Courthouse
P.O. Box JJ
Amidon, ND 58620
701-879-6275

Stark County Courthouse
51 3rd St. E., Suite 106
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-227-3184

Steele County Courthouse
P.O. Box 296
Finley, ND 58230-0296
701-524-2152

Stutsman County Courthouse
511 2nd Ave. SE
Jamestown, ND 58401-4210
701-252-9042

Towner County Courthouse
P.O. Box 517
Cando, ND 58324-0517
701-968-4345

Traill County Courthouse
P.O. Box 805
Hillsboro, ND 58045
701-636-4454

Walsh County Courthouse
600 Cooper Ave.
Grafton, ND 58237-1542
701-352-0350

Ward County Courthouse
315 SE 3rd St.
P.O. Box 5005
Minot ND 58702-5005
701-857-6600

Wells County Courthouse
P.O. Box 155
Fessenden, ND 58438
701-547-3122

Williams County Courthouse
205 E. Broadway
P.O. Box 2047
Williston, ND 58802-2047
701-774-4375

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