Nursing Home Injuries

Nursing Home Lawyers in New Jersey & Pennsylvania

Nursing Home Injuries Finally being able to make the decision to help a loved one move into a nursing home is difficult and nursing home neglect attorneys Messa & Associates are aware of the emotional upheaval that often accompanies these decisions. Such upheaval can be overcome when a high standard of care is maintained by the nursing home. However, it has unfortunately become more frequent for nursing homes to be deficient in the attention that is necessary to ensure the welfare of all patients.

There are almost a million senior citizens in assisted living facilities that are victimized each year and suffer from:

Falls
Neglect
Bed Sores

Their basic needs are often ignored by those with the responsibility for caring for them. Whether it is the intentional negligence of the staff or the lack of training and/or the work and living environment that lends to the mistreatment of the elderly, these matters must be addressed swiftly. The Philadelphia elder abuse attorneys at Messa & Associates know that for you to have peace about the care of your loved one is of paramount importance and their skill, experience, and knowledge about how the law can help bring justice and reestablish quality of life after an abusive situation will be key to building a strong case.

You can trust that no one will be able to explain the law to you and equip you with the knowledge you need to acquire compensation in a more compassionate and understandable way than the Philadelphia elder abuse lawyers at Messa & Associates. A toll free number is available for you to make contact and set up a convenient time for a free consultation. Your loved ones deserve the aggressiveness of an attorney that will fight relentlessly for their physical and mental well-being. Call today.

2010-01-05 New Warnings for a Popular Rub-on Pain Reliever
A federal agency has announced new warnings for all products containing diclofenac sodium, including Voltaren Gel, because the medications have been linked to reports of serious liver damage resulting in transplants and deaths. Voltaren is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, which is typically prescribed for osteoarthritis pain. Many favor Voltaren Gel over pills because it is thought to be less likely to cause stomach irritation and bleeding, and it has been lauded as a safer pain reliever, particularly for elderly patients. …more

2009-11-20 Vicks nasal spray recalled after bacteria found
The Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in samples during routine testing. The product has been recalled voluntarily after small amounts of the B. cepacia bacteria was found at the German plant where it's made. No illnesses have been reported yet, but the bacteria could harm people with chronic lung problems or weakened immune systems. …more

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Acromed $120 Million total settlement for plaintiffs injured as a result of implantation of spinal ... more. Gustafsson v. Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corp. $85 Million jury verdict in February of 2008, against Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corporation on behalf of a University of Pennsylvania medical student ... more. Confidential $20 Million dollar total settlement for clients injured as a result of ingestion of ... more. Berry v. Samaritan Health Corp. $16.5 Million jury verdict for failure to investigate ...more Schuster v. Ponzio $12 Million verdict in Medical Malpractice Suit. more

2010-06-07--Chrysler recalling 350,000 Jeep Wranglers…more

2010-06-07--Chrysler recalls 285,000 minivans over fire risk…more

2010-06-04--McDonald’s recalls 12M cadmium-tainted Shrek glasses…more

2010-06-03--1.7 million Maytag dishwashers recalled…more

2010-05-21--The Jury Verdict, $2,500,000 Recovery – Motor Vehicle Negligence…more

2010-05-20--Miley Cyrus Jewelry Pulled After Toxic Metal Report…more

2010-05-20--900,000 Dangerous General Electric Coffee Makers Recalled…more

2010-05-17--Recall: 1.8 Million Toy Dart Gun Sets…more

2010-05-11--HEPATITIS C LAWSUIT: Jury awards Las Vegas couple a record $500 million award…more

2010-05-06--Bacteria Identified in Tylenol Recall…more

2010-05-06--Children's Meds Recalled, and other products…more

2010-05-06--GM Recalls 126000 H3 Models…more

2010-05-05--Nissan recalls 134,000 Infiniti G35s for airbag fix…more

2010-05-03--Johnson & Johnson recalls 11 kids' drugs in Canada…more

2010-04-30--Graco & Simplicity Crib Recall…more

2010-04-28--AstraZeneca to pay $520 million over Seroquel…more

2010-04-20--9/11 Still Wreaking Havoc on Firefighters' Health…more

2010-04-20--Toyota halts Lexus SUV Sales After Consumer Reports Warnings…more

2010-04-16--Continental and Nokia Collaborating on New Technology…more

2010-04-05--Update, Baby Sling Recall…more

2010-03-18--Product Recalls on Items with Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)…more

2010-03-18--Trial Opens in Toddler Heat Death…more

2010-03-18--Government Recalling over 1 Million Highchairs…more

2010-03-18--Boston Scientific Recalls Seven Brands of Implantable Defibrillators…more

2010-03-10--CPSC to issue safety warning about popular baby slings…more

2010-03-02--Children Toy Recalls Occur During the Month of February…more

2010-03-02--GM to recall 1.3M compacts for steering problem…more

2010-03-02--What should you do if a vehicle is accelerating uncontrollably?…more

2010-02-24--Allreds Does Voluntary Recall on Baby Products…more

2010-02-24--Controversial Diabetic Medicine could be Removed from the Market…more

2010-02-24--YAZ Birth Control Possibly Linked to Hazardous Side Effects…more

2010-02-07--Obama officials step up pressure on Toyota…more

2010-02-02--UPDATE - Toyota Recall…more

2010-01-29--Honda Recalls 646,000 Units…more

2010-01-29--Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard…more

2010-01-28--Johnson & Johnson Issues Massive Recall of Tylenol…more

2010-01-27--Toyota Halts Sales Of Some Models For Safety Problems, including the Camry…more

2010-01-25--Alli 60 mg. Capsules, Counterfeit Product UPDATE…more

2010-01-21--Alli 60 mg. Capsules, Counterfeit Product…more

2010-01-20--One Million Graco Strollers are Recalled after Amputations of Kids’ Fingertips…more

2010-01-20--Dorel Asia Recalls Cribs; 1 Infant Death Reported…more

2010-01-13--Cheese Recall Impacts Target, Whole Foods and other stores…more

2010-01-05--New Warnings for a Popular Rub-on Pain Reliever…more

2009-12-23--Volvo recalls over 140K 2001-2005 and 2010 MY vehicles over fuel system issues…more

2009-12-21--FDA Investigates Radiation Overdose at Hospitals…more

2009-12-04--They Knew and Failed to.. New Report Details Corporations that Skirt Responsibility and Shun Consumer Safety to Save Money…more

2009-11-25-- Toyota to replace 3.8M gas pedals…more

2009-11-24--Elmo and a dinosaur make bad toy list…more

2009-11-09--Stroller company announces major safety recall…more

2009-11-02--Two deaths possible in ground beef recall…more

2009-10-14--Ford Recalls 4.5M from Defective Switch…more

2009-10-13--What's the Wharton Name Worth?...more

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