By Justin Groen
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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On September 25, 2018, The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to give final passage to a bill, introduced by House Democrat Mark Rozzi, that would create a two-year window for victims of sexual abuse whose statutes of limitations have expired to file civil law suits against the parties responsible for their attacks. The two-year statute […]
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that certain drugs used to treat diabetes have recently been linked to cases of a rare, flesh-eating genital infection. The affected medications are sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. More than a dozen drugs will have to include warnings of this […]
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On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, federal investigators pressed Amtrak officials regarding what the railroad company is doing to ensure passenger safety after two recent fatal crashes in Washington State and South Carolina. In December 2017, Amtrak train 501 derailed in DuPont, Washington, killing three passengers and injuring dozens more. In February 2018, an […]
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