Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawyer Attorney West Virginia

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.
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Capitol Complex
Building 1, Room E-318
Charleston, West virginia 25305
304-558-2601

McDowell County Courthouse
Court & Wyoming Streets
Welch, WV 24801
304-436-8535

Mercer County Courthouse
1501 W. Main Street
Princeton, WV 24740
304-487-8323

Mineral County Courthouse
150 Armstrong Street
Keyser, WV 26726
304- 788- 1562

Mingo County Courthouse
75 E. Second Avenue
Williamson, WV 25661
304-235-0320

Monongalia County Courthouse
243 High Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-291-7240

Monroe County Courthouse
P.O. Box 648
Union, WV 24983
304-772-3017

Morgan County Courthouse
202 Fairfax Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304-258-8554

Nicholas County Courthouse
700 Main Street
Summersville, WV 266
304- 872-7810

Ohio County Courthouse
1500 Chapline Street
City/County Building
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-234-3656

Pendleton County Circuit Court
Main Street
Franklin, WV 26807
304-358-7067

Pleasants County Courthouse
301 Court Lane
St. Marys, WV 26170
304-684-3513

Pocahontas County Courthouse
900 Tenth Avenue
Marlinton, WV 24954
304-799- 4604

Preston County Courthouse
101 W. Main Street
Kingwood, WV 26537
304-329-0047

Putnam County Judicial Building
3389 Winfield Road
Winfield, WV 25213
304- 586- 0203

Raleigh County Courthouse
215 Main Street
Beckley, WV 25801
304-255-9135

Randolph County Courthouse
2 Randolph Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
304- 636- 2765

Ritchie County Courthouse
115 E. Main Street
Harrisville, WV 26362
304-643-2164 ext.229

Roane County Courthouse
200 Main Street
Spencer, WV 25276
304-927-2750

Summers County Courthouse
P. O. Box 1058
Hinton, WV 25951
304-466-7103

Taylor County Courthouse
214 W. Main Street
Grafton, WV 26354
304- 265-2480

Tucker County Courthouse
1215 First Street
Parsons, WV 26287
304-478-2606

Tyler County Courthouse
Main Street
Middlebourne, WV 26149
304-758-4811

Upshur County Courthouse
38 W. Main Street
Buckhannon, WV 26201
304-472-2370

Wayne County Courthouse
Court Street
Wayne, WV 25570
304- 272- 6360

Webster County Courthouse
2 Court Square
Webster Springs, West Virginia 26288
304-847- 2421

Wetzel County Courthouse
Main Street
New Martinsville, WV 26155
304-455-8219

Wirt County Courthouse
Court Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
304-275-6597

Wood County Judicial Building
317 Market Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
304-424-1700

Wyoming County Courthouse
P.O. Box 190
Bank Street
Pineville, WV 24874
304-732-8000

Barbour County Courthouse
8 N. Main Street
Philippi, WV 26416
304-457-3454

Berkeley County
110 W. King Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-264-1918

Boone County Courthouse
200 State Street
Madison, WV 25130
304-369-7321

Braxton County Courthouse
300 Main Street
Sutton, WV 26601
304-765- 2837

Brooke County Courthouse
632 Main Street
Wellsburg, West Virginia 26070
304-737-3662
Cabell County Courthouse
750 Fifth Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
304- 526- 8622
Calhoun County Courthouse
Court & Main Streets
Grantsville, WV 26147
304- 354-6910

Clay County
210 Main Street
Clay, WV 25043
304-587-4256
Doddridge County Courthouse
118 E. Court Street
West Union, WV 26456
304-873-2331

Fayette County Courthouse
100 Court Street
Fayetteville, West Virginia 25840
304-574- 4249
Gilmer County Courthouse
10 Howard Street
Glenville, WV 26351
304- 462- 7241

Grant County Courthouse
5 Highland Avenue
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-257-4545

Greenbrier County Courthouse
200 North Court
Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901
304-647-6626

Hampshire County Circuit Court
E. Main Street
Romney, WV 26757
304- 822- 5022
Hancock County Courthouse
102 Court Street
New Cumberland, WV 26047
304-564-3311
Hardy County Circuit Court
204 Washington Street
Moorefield, WV 26836
304-538-7869

Harrison County Courthouse
301 W. Main Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301-2967
304- 624- 8640
Jackson County Courthouse
Main Street
Ripley, WV 25271
304-372-2011

Jefferson County Courthouse
George & Washington Streets
Charles Town, WV 25414
304- 728-3231

Kanawha County Courthouse
111 Court Street
P.O. Box 2351
Charleston, WV 25328
304-357- 0440
Lewis County Courthouse
110 Center Avenue
Weston, WV 26452
304-269-8210
Lincoln County Courthouse
8000 Court Avenue
Hamlin, WV 25523
304- 824- 7887 ext. 239

Logan County Courthouse
300 Stratton Street
Logan, WV 25601
304-792-8550
Marion County Courthouse
211 Adams Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
304-367-5360

Marshall County Courthouse
Seventh Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-2130
Mason County Courthouse
Sixth & Viand Street
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
304-675-4400

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