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A Reputation for Results in Injury Cases
Messa & Associates is made up of Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers and New Jersey Personal Injury Attorneys. We have built our business on the power of our results and the strength of referrals -- both from clients we have served and from professionals with the experience to judge quality legal representation.

Recognized Expertise in Personal Injury Law
For example, many of our clients come to us from other attorneys, including those who have faced us in the past and respect the manner in which we’ve represented the interests of our clients and the outcomes we’ve achieved. Physicians frequently recommend us because they know the value of solid medical and legal expertise and they appreciate the quality of our research and the depth of understanding we bring to complex medical issues. Our firm also includes physicians, nurses, and engineer lawyers, which brings additional medical and technical expertise to your case.

Extensive Case Preparation
In-depth, comprehensive preparation is the backbone of all Messa & Associates’ personal injury work. We carefully select our cases, and always prepare every case as if it is going all the way to trial. Because of our reputation for quality, we are able to call upon the nation’s leading professionals, physicians, engineers and university professors as experts for your case.

A focus on client relationships
We never forget that behind every case are real people, who deserve our personal attention and concern. So although our approach to the case may be marked by tenacity and relentlessness, we make sure we always treat our clients with compassion, sensitivity and understanding.

Multi-state Practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Messa & Associates has multiple office locations for our clients’ convenience, with our main offices located in center city Philadelphia and Marlton, New Jersey. Our personal injury attorneys practice throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and we also pursue major cases in other states across the country.

A Unique Law Firm Environment
From the moment you walk into our law offices on the corner of 22nd and Sansom Streets in Center City, Philadelphia, you’ll know Messa & Associates is a different kind of law firm.

The Philadelphia law firm of Messa & Associates is situated in the historic Robert M. Lewis house, built by renowned local architect, Frank Furness, in 1886. The building still contains the original woodwork and intricate fireplaces for which Furness is known, giving the office a comfortable and inviting space for our attorneys and clients alike. Our meeting rooms are homey yet private, assuring your comfort and confidentiality.

As a firm whose founding partner, Joseph L. Messa, Jr. was born and raised in Philadelphia, we’re proud to work in the heart of the city, and to be part of its historic tradition.

If you or a loved one was injured and you need legal advice, contact one of our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers or a New Jersey personal injury lawyer at our law firm today for a free consultation.

 
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2010-01-05 New Warnings for a Popular Rub-on Pain Reliever
A federal agency has announced new warnings for all products containing diclofenac sodium, including Voltaren Gel, because the medications have been linked to reports of serious liver damage resulting in transplants and deaths. Voltaren is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, which is typically prescribed for osteoarthritis pain. Many favor Voltaren Gel over pills because it is thought to be less likely to cause stomach irritation and bleeding, and it has been lauded as a safer pain reliever, particularly for elderly patients. …more

2009-11-20 Vicks nasal spray recalled after bacteria found
The Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in samples during routine testing. The product has been recalled voluntarily after small amounts of the B. cepacia bacteria was found at the German plant where it's made. No illnesses have been reported yet, but the bacteria could harm people with chronic lung problems or weakened immune systems. …more

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Acromed
$120 Million total settlement for plaintiffs injured as a result of implantation of spinal ... more.

Gustafsson v. Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corp.
$85 Million jury verdict in February of 2008, against Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corporation on behalf of a University of Pennsylvania medical student ... more.

Confidential
$20 Million dollar total settlement for clients injured as a result of ingestion of ... more.

Berry v. Samaritan Health Corp.
$16.5 Million jury verdict for failure to investigate ...more

Schuster v. Ponzio
$12 Million verdict in Medical Malpractice Suit. more

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2010-03-18--Government Recalling over 1 Million Highchairsmore

2010-03-18--Boston Scientific Recalls Seven Brands of Implantable Defibrillatorsmore

2010-03-10--CPSC to issue safety warning about popular baby slingsmore

2010-03-02--Children Toy Recalls Occur During the Month of Februarymore

2010-03-02--GM to recall 1.3M compacts for steering problemmore

2010-03-02--What should you do if a vehicle is accelerating uncontrollably?more

2010-02-24--Allreds Does Voluntary Recall on Baby Productsmore

2010-02-24--Controversial Diabetic Medicine could be Removed from the Marketmore

2010-02-24--YAZ Birth Control Possibly Linked to Hazardous Side Effectsmore

2010-02-07--Obama officials step up pressure on Toyotamore

2010-02-02--UPDATE - Toyota Recallmore

2010-01-29--Honda Recalls 646,000 Unitsmore

2010-01-29--Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazardmore

2010-01-28--Johnson & Johnson Issues Massive Recall of Tylenolmore

2010-01-27--Toyota Halts Sales Of Some Models For Safety Problems, including the Camrymore

2010-01-25--Alli 60 mg. Capsules, Counterfeit Product UPDATEmore

2010-01-21--Alli 60 mg. Capsules, Counterfeit Productmore

2010-01-20--One Million Graco Strollers are Recalled after Amputations of Kids’ Fingertipsmore

2010-01-20--Dorel Asia Recalls Cribs; 1 Infant Death Reportedmore

2010-01-13--Cheese Recall Impacts Target, Whole Foods and other storesmore

2010-01-05--New Warnings for a Popular Rub-on Pain Relievermore

2009-12-23--Volvo recalls over 140K 2001-2005 and 2010 MY vehicles over fuel system issuesmore

2009-12-21--FDA Investigates Radiation Overdose at Hospitalsmore

2009-12-04--They Knew and Failed to.. New Report Details Corporations that Skirt Responsibility and Shun Consumer Safety to Save Moneymore
2009-11-25-- Toyota to replace 3.8M gas pedalsmore
2009-11-24--Elmo and a dinosaur make bad toy listmore
2009-11-09--Stroller company announces major safety recallmore
2009-11-02--Two deaths possible in ground beef recallmore
2009-10-14--Ford Recalls 4.5M from Defective Switchmore
2009-10-13--What's the Wharton Name Worth?...more
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