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Traffic was backed up for hours on I-68 near Morgantown as a result of a single-vehicle accident on I-79. Two people were injured in this wreck on Thursday afternoon and were taken by ambulance to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Witnesses said the driver and a passenger were alive immediately following the accident which occurred on…

In October, 2015, two tragic scaffold collapses in Houston, Texas have resulted in injuries, deaths, and at least one worker left in a vegetative state. So, who was at fault, and who will provide care for these workers and their families? After aconstruction accident, what remedy exists for the injured to obtain necessary medical care…

Distracted Driving Isn’t Just About Texting: Let’s face it — the morning routine can be a little hectic. With the kids back at school, it seems the family schedule has become exponentially complicated with school, work, sports, and club schedules, not to mention the countless errands required to keep a family and household running smoothly….

Despite strong MSHA regulations, coal mining continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Every year, miners are injured or killed because the coal operators continue to circumvent or violate safety laws for the protection of the miners. Even with more exacting laws requiring miner safety, mining deaths continue because coal companies…

No one doubts that the medical staff and caregivers at long term care facilities for the elderly have a tough job on their hands. They are required to provide not only medical attention, but also a home-like environment as much as possible for the comfort and happiness of their patients. Even the best facilities have…

A Harrison County man who was on a work release furlough weekend is facing charges of DUI causing death with reckless disregard after his female passenger was killed in a Sunday morning crash in Sardis. He currently in the North Central Regional Jail on $50,000 bond. According to the State Division of Correction, Jeffrey Scott…

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED COUNSEL Jeffery L. Robinette, of Robinette Legal Group PLLC, has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively…

Congratulations to the coordinators and volunteers of Empty Bowls Monongalia for the most successful luncheon to date. More than $106,000 has been raised to benefit local food pantries, with additional money still coming in to bring the goal of $125,000 for this year within reach. Three-hundred, twenty-eight gallons of soup were served and any soup…

Four major oil tanker train derailments have occurred in the US this year as of mid-March including the February derailment in Fayette County, WV. Even with the dangers and possibility of explosion of alternative pipelines for oil and gas, it seems the pipeline option would prove to be safer than routing trains transporting 100+ tankers…

When a person suffers from injuries or illnesses which prevent gainful employment, getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be a long and frustrating process. The following article contains highlights, insights, and a personal spin on the difference between a “claimant-friendly judge” and a “mean judge” as disclosed by a retired Social Security Administrative…