By Joe Messa
This weekend, a fire broke out on the 6500 block of Gesner Street in Southwest Philadelphia and tore through seven homes on the block. The fire injured four, displaced forty-two, and claimed the lives of four young children, all under the age of five. This horrific tragedy has the left the city of Philadelphia grieving […]
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Philadelphia personal injury lawyers seek to raise awareness about the importance of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Smoke detectors can help to notify people to evacuate the premises in the event of a fire preventing burns and other serious injuries. However, it is important to be aware of the different technology used […]
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Messa & Associates organized a special assembly at Freire Charter Middle School in observance of National Fire Safety Month. Joe Messa, the firm’s founding attorney, and retired Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Harold B. Hairston, Sr. spoke with fifth and sixth grade students about fire safety. The students learned the importance of having smoke detectors installed in […]
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Personal Injury Lawyers Offer Highway Safety Advice for Fourth of July Holiday Driving Independence Day is a historically busy time for travel with families and loved ones coming together to celebrate the holiday. With the increased travel, the rates of motor vehicle accidents also tend to rise. Remember to drive safely so that everyone has […]
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Personal Injury Attorneys Wish Families a Happy and Safe Summer Season With warmer weather upon us, summer has unofficially begun. Like every year, millions of families will take part in traditional summer activities such as swimming, grilling, and enjoying fireworks with loved ones. In some cases, these activities can cause serious injuries especially with children. […]
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Personal Injury Attorneys – Neighbors Say They Feared Vacant East Kensington Factory Would Catch Fire Personal injury attorneys report on a five-alarm fire early Monday morning at the Thomas W. Buck Hosiery building in East Kensington that killed two firefighters who were working on the scene to bring the blaze under control. The firefighters, identified […]
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Philadelphia personal injury attorneys of Messa & Associates advise that Meijer, Inc. has recalled approximately 6,102 of its Touch Point brand oscillating forced air heaters because exposed and unshielded electrical components on the defective product can cause the heater to overheat and melt. This poses fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers. In one case, […]
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