By Joe Messa
Today, we give little thought to a person’s right to his or her medical records since the right of a patient to access such information is firmly established under a law that has existed for almost two decades. This absolute right of access did not always exist, however. Forty years ago, patients in most states […]
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Two-hundred and seventy fathers, mothers, children, brothers, sisters, and friends will die today as a result of medical malpractice and preventable medical errors. The same was true yesterday and will repeat itself tomorrow. As hospitals, physicians, and nurses continue to navigate the changes brought on by the Affordable Care Act (aka “Obamacare”); patient safety remains […]
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Philadelphia personal injury attorneys recently learned that Johnson & Johnson’s ortho unit, Depuy Synthes, is recalling its jaw implant system, the Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System, due to increased occurrences of serious injury. The device, used to lengthen and stabilize the lower jaw, is used on patients with birth or post-trauma defects. A potentially deadly design flaw […]
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It’s July and the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at Messa & Associates, along with The American Academy of Ophthalmology, want you to know that it’s UV Safety Month! Why is UV Safety SO Important? Ultra-violet rays, or UV rays, are the leading cause of skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the United […]
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month and medical malpractice attorneys from Messa & Associates, along with the National Stroke Association, urge you to be educated and aware of stroke risk factors and warning signs. Stroke is a “brain attack” that cuts off all blood and oxygen flow to the brain, killing up to two million […]
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Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys recognize Brain Injury Awareness Month. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common injury among many Americans, accounting for about 2.4 million injuries per year. There are many different situations where a traumatic brain injury can occur. The leading cause of a traumatic brain injury is falls, making up more than […]
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Philadelphia personal injury attorneys advise patients that the Food and Drug Administration has warned health professionals to be cautious when prescribing drugs that contain more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen per tablet, capsule, or other dosage unit. Too much acetaminophen can result in an acetaminophen overdose, which can lead to severe liver damage and subsequent […]
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Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys say that the body of Jahi McMath has been released from Children’s Hospital & Research Center in Oakland, CA. The California girl suffered numerous complications including cardiac arrest after undergoing a routine tonsillectomy last month. She was declared brain dead by doctors three days after the surgery. Jahi was just 13-years-old. […]
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Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys at Messa & Associates have been granted a new trial on behalf of their client after a defense expert discussed facts that were banned from trial. The Order, issued by the Superior Court of Pennsylvania on November 4, 2013, affirms the Plaintiff’s right to a new trial. The medical malpractice case […]
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