● Little Rock Gadolinium Lawyers

Gadolinium is an element used in magnetic imagining diagnostic tests to increase the visibility and enhance the definition of organs and tissue. A rare earth metal, gadolinium has been linked to an increased risk for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in patients suffering from diseases of the kidney and liver. Because of the established link between gadolinium and NSF, a potentially fatal disorder, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a black box warning for Gadolinium. At the law office of Provost and Umphrey, our attorneys have recovered medical costs, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering for clients who developed NSF due to the use of Gadolinium in an MRI.

Don’t assume NSF is an unfortunate side effect for which no one can be held liable. To schedule an appointment and discuss your case, contact Gadolinium attorneys at the law office of Provost & Umphrey today.

Symptoms and Complications Associated with Gadolinium

Typically, people who suffer from NSF develop a thickening of skin that leads to a loss of mobility, problems in the lower extremities, lower stomach, diaphragm, thigh muscles and lungs. As a result, NSF often results in the following symptoms and complications:

• Stiffness in the joints
• Swelling in the feet and hands
• Dark, red skin patches
• Yellow spots in the whites of the eyes
• Difficulty moving/muscle weakness
• Hip pain
• Rib pain

Recovering Damages for Gadolinium-Related Injuries and Fatalities

The evidence linking serious injuries and medical complications to the use of Gadolinium convinced the FDA to issue its strongest warning possible. Even though its manufacturers may attempt to dispute the extent or nature of your injuries, our medical experts and research materials help us present the facts of your case.

We understand how NSF develops and how it is related to Gadolinium. We also understand how to develop and present effective cases to recover damages for our clients. If you’ve suffered serious medical complications due to the use of Gadolinium, contact personal injury attorneys at the law office of Provost & Umphrey today.