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Jun 12

Humira-related deaths put pharma company, AbbVie, in the spotlight

As far as pharmaceutical giants are concerned, AbbVie might not be a household name, but the company’s blockbuster drug, Humira, certainly is. Humira is an immunosuppresive approved to treat arthritis, plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. Recently, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) slammed the Chicago-based pharmaceutical company for not […]

May 21

Keyless cars responsible for nearly 30 deaths, possibly more, in the U.S.

By Joe Messa

A new report has found that carbon monoxide from keyless-ignition or “push-start” cars has been responsible for the deaths of at least 28 people since 2006. Toyota models, including Toyota luxury brand, Lexus, were involved in almost half of the nearly 30 deaths, and an additional 45 injuries that were identified by the New York […]

May 18

Twelve Messa & Associates Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, and Top 100 Lists, Firm Features Client Stories on www.WhyMessa.com

By Angela Leone

Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at Messa & Associates, P.C. proudly announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list, one of those six has been selected as Top 100 in Philadelphia and Top 100 in Pennsylvania, and an additional six Messa & Associates attorneys were named to […]

May 14

Tomorrow is election day in Pennsylvania – DON’T SIT THIS ONE OUT!

By Megan Kwak

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, the grass is finally green again; it’s springtime in Pennsylvania! But before your mind fills with thoughts of warmer weather and the promise of summer, remember that the month of May is also host to another important but often overlooked event—primary elections—and this year’s primary elections cannot […]

Apr 27

FDA adds warning to labels of common seizure medication, lamotrigin

By Joe Messa

On April 25, 2018, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a warning on their website regarding potentially fatal reactions caused by popular seizure and bipolar disorder drug treatment, Lamictal (lamotrigin). The FDA warning described a rare but serious reaction involving the immune system. The drug can excessively activate the immune system to […]

Apr 18

Southwest engine malfunction causes one death, seven injuries

By Joe Messa

A Dallas-bound Southwest flight took off from New York and made an emergency landing in Philadelphia on Tuesday after an engine malfunction shattered a window, leaving a hole in the plane. A woman sitting in the seat beside the shattered window was sucked into the hole. Her upper body hung out of the plane for […]

Apr 17

A new Federal safety standard for infant bouncer seats is now in effect

By Joe Messa

A new federal safety standard has taken effect in an effort to make infant bouncer seats safer in the United States. The new mandatory standard will apply to any infant bouncer chair manufactured or imported after March 19, 2018. The new rules included in this updated standard revolve around fall hazards. Warnings will be placed […]

Feb 23

Irvin Charles Mollison – First African American to serve as Federal Judge in U.S.

By Joe Messa

The MessaLaw Blog is spending the month of February honoring the achievements and contributions of African Americans to America’s legal system. Today, we will discuss the Honorable Irvin Charles Mollison, the first African American appointed to serve as a Federal Judge in the United States. Irvin C. Mollison – Legal Career Irvin Charles Mollison was […]

Feb 22

The Honorable Spottswood William Robinson – Educator, Civil Rights Attorney, Federal Judge

By Joe Messa

The MessaLaw Blog is spending the month of February honoring the achievements and contributions of African Americans to America’s legal system. Today, we will discuss the Honorable Spottswood William Robinson, an educator, civil rights attorney, and Federal Judge. Spottswood W. Robinson, III – Legal Career Spottswood William Robinson III was born July 26, 1916 in […]

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