Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Attorneys Lawyers Vermont

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 Vermont
111 State St., Drawer 9
Montpelier, Vermont 05609
802-828-3278

Superior Courts
Addison Superior Court
7 Mahady Court
Middlebury, VT 05753
802-388-7741

Bennington Superior Court
P.O. Box 4157
Bennington, VT 05201
802-447-2700

Caledonia Superior County
1126 Main Street, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05189
802-748-6600

Chittenden Superior Court
P.O. Box 187
175 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05402
802-863-3467

Essex Superior Court
P.O. Box 75
Guildhall, VT 05905
802-676-3910

Franklin Superior Court
Church St, PO Box C 808
St Albans, VT 05478
802-524-7993

Grand Isle Superior Court
Grand Isle County Courthouse
PO Box 7
North Hero, VT 05474
802-372-8350

Lamoille Superior Court
Main St.
Hyde Park, VT 05655
802-888-2207

Orange Superior Court
5 Court St.
Chelsea, VT 05038
802-685-4610

Orleans Superior Court
247 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
802-334-3344

Rutland Superior Court
83 Center Street
Rutland, VT 05701
802-775-4394

Washington Superior Court
65 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-828-2091

Windham Superior Court
P.O. Box 207
Newfane, VT 05345
802-365-7979

Windsor Superior Court
PO Box 458
12 The Green
Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-212

District Courts
Addison District Court
7 Mahady Court
Middlebury, VT 05753
802-388-4237

Bennington District Court
200 Veterans Memorial Dr.
Bennington, VT 05201
802-447-2727

Caledonia District Court
1126 Main Street, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05189
802-748-6600

Chittenden District Court
32 Cherry Street, Suite 300
Burlington, VT 05401
802-651-1950

Essex District Court
P.O. Box 75
Guildhall, VT 05905
802-676-3910

Franklin District Court
36 Lake Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
802-524-7997

Grand Isle District Court
Grand Isle Courthouse
P.O. Box 7
North Hero, Vermont 05474
802-372-8350

Lamoille District Court
Lamoille County Courthouse
PO Box 489
Hyde Park, VT 05655
802-888-3887

Orange District Court
5 Court Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
802-685-4610

Orleans District Court
217 Main St.
Newport, VT 05855
802-334-3325

Rutland District Court
9 Merchants Row
Rutland, Vermont 05701
802-786-5880

Washington District Court
255 North Main Street
Barre, VT 05641
802-479-4252

Windham District Court
30 Putney Rd (2nd floor)
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-2800

Windsor District Court
82 Railroad Row
White River Jct, Vermont 05001
802-295-8865

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