Gadolinium based contrast agents used during MRI and MRA tests could cause nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), also known as nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NFD) for individuals with moderate to severe kidney problems. The devastating condition could have been avoided by hundreds of people throughout the United States if the manufacturers of these contrast agents had warned about the potential MRI problems. Continued
Injuries
Rhabdomyolysis Lawsuits
A serious and potentially fatal muscle condition, known as Rhabdomyolysis, could be caused a number of different prescription medications. Continued
Listeria Lawsuits
Listeriosis food poisoning can be caused by negligence in the manufacturing, packaging, preparation or handling of food products. Eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria could lead to severe and potentially fatal illness. Continued
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Lawsuits
The rare and potentially fatal brain disease, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy has been linked to the use of several medications. Potential lawsuits are being investigated by lawyers for individuals who have been diagnosed with the neurological disease after taking the organ transplant medications CellCept or Myfortic, or the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri. Continued
Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL)
Postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis, commonly referred to as PAGCL, is a rare condition which involves the progressive loss of cartilage in the shoulder joint. The painful and debilitating disease has been linked with the use of intra-articular shoulder pain pumps which are sometimes used after arthroscopic surgery. Continued
E Coli Lawsuits
E Coli food poisoning, which is usually caused by E. Coli O157:H7, can result from negligence during the manufacturing or preparation of food products. Common sources of infection have included ground beef, unpasteurized milk, raw fruits and vegatables and under cooked meat. Continued
Salmonella Lawsuits
Salmonalla food poisoning can be caused by negligence during the manufacturing or preparation of food products. The salmonella bacteria is one of the most common causes of food poisoning, and it could lead to severe and potentially fatal illness for some people. Continued
Lead Poisoning Lawsuits
Lead paint used in residential homes is toxic, and could cause irreversible brain damage and other serious injuries. Although the paint was banned thirty years ago, many poorly maintained rental homes contain flaking paint that could cause lead poisoning if it is eaten or sucked on by young children. Continued
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawsuits
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious and potentially fatal condition that can occur if carbon monoxide gas is inhaled. If another person or company is responsible for a gas leak and serious injuries are sustained, a carbon monoxide poisoning lawsuit may be pursued. Continued
