By Joe Messa
An internal report conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and released to Bloomberg News in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request revealed that Juul Labs Inc. received around 2,600 health complaints during the company’s first three years of operation. The complaints revolved around harmful and sometimes painful side effects […]
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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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Vapes and E-Cigarettes have been marketed for years as safer, less addictive alternatives to cigarettes. In just a short amount of time, e-cigarettes have gained immense popularity. It is projected that by 2025, the vaping industry will we worth well over 40 trillion dollars. Recently, however, the dangers of e-cigarettes have come to light, raising […]
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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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Online retail giant, Amazon, has recalled their AmazonBasics brand Ceramic Space Heater due to fire and burn hazards. Philadelphia Defective Product Lawyers: AmazonBasics Ceramic Space Heater The product is the AmazonBasics 1500 Watt Ceramic Space Heater. The recall announcement was made yesterday (June 11, 2019) citing a total of 30 reports of overheating, burning, and/or […]
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In December 2018, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of Navien brand tankless water heaters due to fatal risks of carbon monoxide poisoning. Around 3,400 unites were included in the recall, which concerned a kit installed on the water heaters that converted them from natural gas to propane. Messa & Associates is […]
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Winter has arrived in Pennsylvania, which means you can expect snowfall, ice, and colder weather. It is important to know the possible hazards you may face so that you can avoid unnecessary risks and personal injuries. Follow these five easy tips to stay safe and healthy this winter season. Check for Fire Hazards As we […]
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This Tuesday, November 27th, Joe Messa appeared as a special guest on WWDB-AM radio’s Who’s Who in Philly Labor to discuss an array of topics that affect all citizens of Pennsylvania, but namely, catastrophically injured workers. Speaking with Philly Labor’s Joseph Dougherty, or “Joe Doc,” Mr. Messa discussed his background as an attorney, his years […]
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