Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Attorneys Lawyers Oregon

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 Court of Oregon
1163 State Street
Salem, OR 97301-2563
503-986-5555

Court of Appeals
Oregon Court of Appeals
1163 State Street
Salem, OR 97301-2563
503-986-5555

Circuit Courts

Sherman County Courthouse
P.O. Box 402
Moro, OR 97039
541-565-3650

Tillamook County Courthouse
201 Laurel Avenue
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-842-2596, ext 0
Umatilla County Courthouse
P.O. Box 1307
Pendleton, OR 97801
541-278-0341, ext 220
Union County Courthouse
1008 K Avenue,
La Grande, OR 97850
541-962-9500, ext 0
Wallowa County Courthouse
101 S. River Street, Room 204
Enterprise, OR 97828
541-426-4991
Wasco County Courthouse
Fifth and Washington,
P.O. Box 1400
The Dalles, OR 97058-1400
541-506-2700 xt 10
Washington County Courthouse
150 N. First
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-846-8888
Wheeler County Courthouse
P.O. Box 308
Fossil, OR 97830
541-763-2541
Yamhill County Courthouse
535 NE Fifth Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
503-434-7530
Baker County Courts
Baker County Courthouse
1995 Third Street, Suite #220
Baker City, OR 97814
541-523-6305

Benton County Courts
Benton County Courthouse
120 NW Fourth,
P.O. Box 1870
Corvallis, OR 97339
541-766-6859

Clackamas County Courts
Clackamas County Courthouse
807 Main Street, Room #310
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-655-8447

Clatsop County Courts
Clatsop County Courthouse
P.O. Box 835
Astoria, OR 97103
503-325-8583

Columbia County Courts
Columbia County Courthouse
230 Strand Street
St. Helens, OR 97051-2041
503-397-2327, ext 0

Coos County Courts
Coos County Courthouse
250 N. Baxter
Coquille, OR 97423
541-396-3121, ext 0

Crook County Courts
Crook County Courthouse
300 NE Third Street
Prineville, OR 97754
541-247-4511

Curry County Courts
Curry County Courthouse
P.O. Box 810
Gold Beach, OR 97444
541-247-4511

Deschutes County Courts
Deschutes County Courthouse
1164 NW Bond
Bend, OR 97701
541-388-5300

Douglas County Courts
Justice Building, Room 201
1036 SE Douglas
Roseburg, OR 97470
541-957-2471

Gilliam County Courts
Gilliam County Courthouse
221 S. Oregon
Condon, OR 97823
541-384-3572

Grant County Courts
Grant County Courthouse
201 S. Humbolt Street
P.O. Box 159
Canyon City, OR 97820
541-575-1438

Harney County Courts
Harney County Courthouse
450 N. Buena Vista
Burns, OR 97720
541-573-5207

Hood River County Courts
Hood River County Courthouse
309 State Street
Hood River, OR 97031
541-386-3535

Jackson County Courts
Justice Building
100 S. Oakdale
Medford, OR 97501
541-776-7171, ext 120

Jefferson County Courts
Jefferson County Courthouse
75 SE “C” Street
Madras, OR 97741-1794
541-475-3317

Josephine County Courts
Josephine County Courthouse
500 NW 6th, Room 252
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-476-2309

Klamath County Courts
Klamath County Courthouse
316 Main Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-883-5503 ext 0

Lake County Courts
Lake County Courthouse
513 Center Street
Lakeview, OR 97630
541-947-6051

Lane County Courts
Lane County Courthouse
125 East Eighth
Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-4020

Lincoln County Courts
Lincoln County Courthouse
225 W. Olive
P.O. Box 100
Newport, OR 97365
541-265-4236, ext 0

Linn County Courts
Linn County Courthouse
P.O. Box 1749
Albany, OR 97321
541-967-3802

Malheur County Courts
Malheur County Courthouse
251 “B” Street W., Box 670
Vale, OR 97918-1375
541-473-5178

Marion County Courts
Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street NE
P.O. Box 12869
Salem, OR 97309-0869
503-588-5105

Morrow County Courts
Morrow County Courthouse
P.O. Box 609
Heppner, OR 97836
541-676-5264

Multnoham County Courts
Multnomah County Courthouse
1021 SW Fourth
Portland, OR 97204
503-988-3957

Polk County Courts
Polk County Courthouse
850 Main Street
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-3154

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