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Morgantown, WV: Why Roundabouts Are Safer and Prevent Accidents: Now that Exit 153 off I-79 in Morgantown is open for traffic to the University Town Centre, we are hearing a barrage of criticism about the inclusion of the roundabout traffic circle. Why it was a smart move to build a roundabout at the end of…

Emotional Injuries After a Motor Vehicle Collision After the trauma of a car accident, it is common for people to experience some degree of PTSD. Many of our clients, after they have been injured in an accident, express a fear of driving or even riding as a passenger in a car driven by someone else. Those…

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured in a vehicle or work accident, no doubt you are overwhelmed by working through the recovery process, medical provider appointments, money spent and lost, all while you are moving ahead with the demands of “normal” life activities. Though you know you may need help in…

The Robinette Legal Group, PLLC in Morgantown salutes the men and women in our military and veterans for the sacrifices they have made. Our troops are working hard around the clock to defend our great country and keep freedom alive worldwide. Please keep them in your thoughts, prayers, and letters until they come home and…

Most of us realize how dangerous driving under the influence or texting, while driving is, but driving while drowsy, can be equally dangerous. Sleepiness can cause slower reaction times, blurred vision, lapses in judgment, and delays in processing information. Before launching into your vacation, please consider the potential impact of driving while exhausted on your…

Did You Know that July 4this Deadliest Day for Drivers? The 4thof July almost always tops the list for car crashes. In addition to becoming one of our biggest days of national celebration, this day also has become one of the deadliest days of the year for motorists in the Morgantown area, and nearly half…

Two Vehicle Crash in Preston County on U.S. 50 Caused by DUI Did you know that on average, every night two people in Monongalia County are picked up for DUI? Most of the time, these arrests are made following a collision caused by the impaired driver. Preston County is less populated, but a high percentage…

Head-on collisions result in tragedies that change lives and families forever. About ten percent of all fatal road accidents result from head-on collisions, and 75% of these occur on rural roads and two-lane highways. These are the most dangerous of accidents and often result in very serious injuries. Failure to negotiate a curve in the…

  What made Mr. Miller a Five Star Client? ┬À Mr. Miller, a commerical truck driver, went to the doctor after experiencing some severe symptoms two weeks after a collision. Mr. Miller was not the driver at fault for the accident, but has been left with a permanent physical disability. He is now working at…

Truck Roll-over Crash on I-79 A coal truck driver was killed early Monday morning, September 8th, 2014, in an accident on Interstate 79 in Harrison County. The truck accident occurred between the Lost Creek and Stonewood exits. The truck was owned by the Nuzum Trucking Company of Shinnston, WV. The truck was traveling south on I-79…