By Sarah King
Three Fatalities Reported after SUV crashes into SEPTA Station On Tuesday, May 10th at 2:45 AM an SUV traveling at a high rate of speed down Kensington and East Allegheny avenues crashed into multiple pedestrians and a SEPTA station. Witnesses stated that the SUV traveled at least 100 MPH when the crash occurred. No skid […]
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Two Catastrophically Injured Riders File Suit Against Lyft for Broken Promises to Pennsylvania Citizens Messa & Associates attorney, Thomas N. Sweeney, has filed a lawsuit against Lyft, one of the largest rideshare companies in the United States. Two clients suffered catastrophic injuries from a crash in which they were passengers in the Lyft vehicle. In […]
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After obtaining a $12.9M jury verdict in January 2019 and securing a Pennsylvania Superior Court opinion that changes how Pennsylvania law is applied under the Fair Share Act, Plaintiff Keith Spencer has settled a lawsuit against the Philadelphia Joint Board Workers Union for $15.78 million. The settlement, which is 2.5 times more than the $6M […]
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Late last week, Honda and its luxury brand, Acura, announced a recall of nearly every one of their 2019 and 2020 models to replace defective fuel pumps. The fuel pumps in the recalled vehicles have impellers that can crack which can lead the pump to stop working. If the pump disfunctions while a vehicle is […]
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It’s time for us to brag a little bit! VerdictSearch recently released their list of Top Settlements & Verdicts of 2019 and Messa & Associates is named TWICE on their list of Top Pennsylvania verdicts! Philadelphia personal injury attorneys Brett M. Furber and Ramon A. Arreola secured a $12.9M verdict on behalf of the pedestrian […]
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From our Founder, Joseph L. Messa, Jr. – First, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. In this uncertain and unprecedented time, it is so important to remain focused on self-care and to abide by the guidelines set forth by the CDC and our State Government leaders. It is difficult and […]
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In the wake of last weekend’s multi-vehicle crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, it comes as almost no surprise that a recent study on truck accidents puts Pennsylvania in the top five worst states for fatal truck crashes. As reported in the Pittsburgh, PA community on Patch.com, an Arizona law firm conducted a study on truck […]
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A 56 passenger tour-bus, a Fed-Ex tractor trailer, two UPS tractor trailers, and a Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle all collided on the PA Turnpike last Sunday in a chain-reaction trucking crash that caused five deaths and injuries to at least 60 others. The deadly crash took place at about 3:30 am after the tour bus hit […]
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Since the company’s official launch in 2011, Uber has become a household name and its mobile application has introduced a new-found convenience into the direct transportation industry. Missed your train? Pull out the tiny computer from your pocket and summon an Uber car to your doorstep in seconds. Girls night in the city? Keep the […]
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