Michael Day and his wife Patrice together enjoyed an active, sporting lifestyle that was disrupted by Michael’s development of arthritis.
To seek relief from the pain of arthritis that began to interfere with his active lifestyle, Michael went to his doctor.
His doctor prescribed him VIOXX, a new “miracle drug” supposedly changing the lives of arthritis sufferers everywhere.
Five years later, Michael suffered a massive heart attack.
Michael and his wife had questions, so they came to
Messa & Associates, P.C. for answers. Upon
reviewing Michael’s medical history, the firm discovered a dangerous pattern of negligence.
Michael and Patrice sought legal counsel to determine if the manufacturers of VIOXX were liable for his injuries.
Joe Messa’s investigation discovered egregious negligence; Michael’s doctor had been prescribing his VIOXX at twice the recommended dosage for three years.
His doctor also failed to inform him of the high heart attack and stroke risks associated with the drug.
Through action against Michael’s medical providers, the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys at Messa & Associates earned Michael and Patrice the compensation they needed to pay Michael’s medical bills, get back on their feet, and begin to enjoy life the way they had before.