In some cases when a patient gets a Magnetic Resonance Imaging, known as an MRI, he or she will be injected with a contrast agent that allows the doctor to perform a proper diagnostic test. Now it is known that the contrasting agents that contain gadolinium can cause fatal side effects in certain patients. Even experts in the medical field have recognized the dangers and use it in their contracts with companies that provide contrast agents.

Bayer HeatlhCare Pharmaceuticals is the developer of an MRI contrast agent called Magnevist. Bayer just signed a contract with one of the largest healthcare alliance in the United States to provide their Magnevist. As excited as both parties are about this alliance, half the text of their agreement contains warnings against using an MRI contrast agent that contains gadolinium. It explains the possible “serious or life-threatening” reactions that include heart and respiratory issues that could results when using this agent. If after undergoing an MRI, you experienced changes in your health you should contact at contact a gadolinium lawyer. A gadolinium lawyer can educate you on what legal rights you have and what legal action you may be able to pursue. Do not wait. Call (866) 950-9000 to schedule a free consultation with an attorney at Williams Kherkher.