There is a phenomenon that many people are unaware that can pose a threat to their overall health. This threat is connected to the use of MRI’s (magnetic resonance imaging) also called MRA (magnetic resonance angiography). While for the most part MRI is a relatively safe procedure, for people with pre-existing kidneys problems, it could prove fatal.

Why an MRI can be harmful to renal patients

In order for a doctor to see the internal structures of the body, a patient has to be injected with a dye prior to the performance of the MRI test. The dye itself is gadolinium based which does not pose a danger for healthy individuals, however, those who already have renal problems may develop kidney failure or even worse, a lethal disease known as NSF or nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.

NSF patients are most likely to develop hardened skin with fibrotic nodules and plaques in the renal area, which can cause renal failure and death.

The development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis has been linked to at least 4 of the five gadolinium based contrasting agents on the market today. Interestingly enough, most doctors are fully aware of these dangers and some do not take due care when using gadolinium.

Adding insult to the patient’s injury is that fact that there are many alternatives to gadolinium that can be used on individuals with kidney related medical problems. Why doctors do not use these agents when it is deemed appropriate is a mystery, but when this occurs, a patient and/or their family can sue the medical practitioner for malpractice as it relates to the damage caused by the contrasting agent.

A loss of trust

We look to doctors and physicians to help heal us when we are sick so there is no greater betrayal than when we are hurt by these very same healers. This is among one of the many reasons why a patient that is hurt in a MRI Gadolinium related medical event should purse the negligent doctor in court.

Not only do you wish to be compensated of your debilitating and life threatening ailment, you want to ensure that no one else can be harmed by the therapist or practitioner that caused you damage.

You can do this by contacting a law firm that understands the complex nature of a MRI/Gadolinium cases. This type of personal injury attorney will know the ropes of MRI litigation and can get you the compensation you require after a renal related injury caused by an MRI scan.

Contact the law firm of Proner and Proner

With decades of combined personal injury experience, the lawyers and legal advisers at the Manhattan firm of Proner and Proner can help you and your loved ones obtain justice.

Not only will you get  the financial compensation you need after your MRI related accident, you will be able to make the offending medical professional pay for their careless actions.

Contact our law office today for your free consultation and get the financial reparation and personal satisfaction you require after a doctor’s negligence changes your life forever.