When an individual suffers an injury due to another party's negligent or wrongful actions, that person can file what’s known as a personal injury lawsuit to recover for the losses stemming from the injury. But what happens when the individual dies because...
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How can you overcome PTSD following a car accident?
On Behalf of Gellner Law Offices | May 2, 2018 | Auto Accident Injuries
If you have been involved in a car accident in West Virginia, you may have already dealt with some of the consequences that have resulted from the crash including injuries, damaged property and even legal repercussions if you were at fault. However, another problem...
Reviewing manufacturer incident reporting requirements
On Behalf of Gellner Law Offices | Apr 19, 2018 | Product Liability
Wheeling residents may often hear news about products being recalled by manufacturers. While most correctly assume that such actions are only undertaken due to problems with the products being recalled, few may actually know what prompts recalls, and what sort of...
What causes common injuries in the oil and gas industry?
On Behalf of Gellner Law Offices | Apr 2, 2018 | Oil & Gas Injuries
Working in the oil and gas industry can be very dangerous in West Virginia. As a worker, you should be aware of the common injuries that occur and why. This can help you to be more aware and avoid potential injuries yourself. According to E&E News, most accidents...
Key elements for measuring fault after an auto accident
On Behalf of Gellner Law Offices | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog
Auto accidents can be confusing and stressful for all parties involved. For those who are victims of the other driver's negligence, it may be possible to file an auto accident claim. In order for claims to be successful, the claimant must be able to show that the...
Never events likely to occur in emergency rooms
On Behalf of Gellner Law Offices | Mar 23, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Anyone who goes to emergency rooms in the Wheeling area expects to receive immediate treatment for what ails them. They understand that there may be times when they must wait longer than expected due to priority being given to patients who have more serious conditions...
Do you know how to handle a car accident?
On Behalf of Gellner Law Offices | Mar 9, 2018 | Auto Accident Injuries
What you do in the first few hours after a car accident can have a significant impact on the outcome. In 2016, there were 269 fatal motor vehicle collisions in West Virginia, states the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Many motor...
Suzuki faces $14m lawsuit for faulty motorcycle brakes
On Behalf of Gellner Law Offices | Mar 2, 2018 | Product Liability
In October 2013, the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corp. recalled over 200,000 of its motorcycles over a brake defect, but not before a Georgia man was severely injured while riding one. The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike when the motorcycle's brakes...
Virginia to remove guardrail heads linked to fatalities
On Behalf of Gellner Law Offices | Mar 2, 2018 | Wrongful Death
Virginia is preparing to remove many potentially dangerous guardrail heads from its roadways. The guardrail heads in question have been linked to several car crashes that have resulted in severe injury and death. The equipment that may be removed is not the guardrails...
Recent oil rig explosion leaves suffering and loss in its wake
On Behalf of Gellner Law Offices | Feb 22, 2018 | Oil & Gas Injuries
The oil and gas industry supports a major part of the American economy, but it’s also extremely dangerous work. Highly flammable substances surround oil workers. A single spark or mistake can trigger a deadly explosion.At the end of January, one such explosion...
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