Gadolinium

In a typical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure, the scanning process begins when doctors inject a dye into the patient’s body – a special dye called a contrast agent. A contrast agent is a liquid containing a certain metal which helps improve the visibility of organs and tissues seen in the scan. By using a contrast agent, doctors can better see the internal organs and determine if any are abnormal.

In most cases, the dye used is gadolinium -- a silvery-white, rare-earth metal. Usually, gadolinium dye passes through the patient’s body harmlessly and is excreted through the kidneys soon after the scan. However, sometimes the dye remains in the body – and for those with kidney disease or otherwise poor health, it can be dangerous, causing skin problems and even organ failure.

If you or a loved one is experiencing side effects or poor health symptoms after an MRI or other procedure involving the use of intravenous gadolinium dye, you may be eligible for compensation through litigation. An experienced gadolinium lawyer can help.

Call Johnson Law Group, and let one of our expert gadolinium attorneys examine the particulars of your case in order to determine if you have legitimate grounds for a gadolinium lawsuit.