You or a loved one may have recently visited a physician for a diagnosis using MRI dye, which contains gadolinium. This gadolinium is potentially harmful especially if you have a history of kidney problems, for which your physician is required to screen you. If he or she fails to do this and you also fail to receive sufficient warning about the drug's dangers with a new FDA-required black-box label, you may contact a gadolinium lawyer to take both the physician and the manufacturer to court. Also be aware that dyes used for MRI have not been approved for use in MRA scans.

There are certain symptoms of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis or nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NSF or NFD) to look for that you may contract anywhere from several days to 18 months after a diagnosis using MRI dye. They can include tough skin, stiffness, moving difficulty, broken/aching bones, weak muscles, lesions or discolored spots on the skin, itching, burning, yellow spots on the eyes, and possibly hypertension.

If your symptoms are severe, it is possible that you are unable to walk and must use a wheelchair. When searching for a gadolinium lawyer, be ready to provide information on these details. You should select at least two or three ideal gadolinium lawyer candidates to interview before you agree to have them as your representative. They should all have the experience and education necessary to bring your case to a speedy closure. You only have a limited amount of time to file a claim with your gadolinium attorney, and you should check your state's laws to make sure you are not already too late.

NSF and NFD are extremely rare and almost entirely preventable diseases. There is no known cure for either of them. One way to help fight them is to revisit your doctor to have a sample of your blood exposed to ultraviolet light and injected back into your bloodstream. Whatever treatments you decide upon for these illnesses, you should pursue them as quickly as possible, as you cannot be sure exactly when symptoms will manifest and pose a sudden threat to your life. Receiving medical attention is just as urgently important as finding a gadolinium lawyer.

An advantage that will be sure to benefit you is that any gadolinium lawyer you have is likely to charge you contingency fees. These depend strictly on the overall success of your case and are not up-front.

Do not hesitate to find a lawyer and physician as soon as possible. Your future may very well be at stake.