Negligence is a general term that describes carelessness or the failure to act as a reasonable person would have in the same situation. Malpractice is a more specific term that means a professional knew the possible consequences of their actions. But how does medical malpractice differ from negligence? The main difference is whether the medical…
As Amazon continues to expand its operations throughout West Virginia and the United States, the company’s delivery vehicles are becoming more and more common on the roads. These Amazon delivery vehicles include everything from Amazon-branded semi-trucks and vans to gig workers using their own personal cars to make a delivery. But the more Amazon vehicles…
On August 14, 2022, a man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on I-79. The motorist, identified as 68-year-old Charles Delaney, had been traveling on the southbound side close to mile marker 143 when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed on the right side of the highway. Law enforcement was notified and dispatched…
Morgantown, West Virginia: On Saturday, September 24, 2022, in honor of the opening of the new WVU Children’s Hospital, the long-distance motorcycle charity riders of Hoagy’s Heroes delivered their largest gift ever to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown, WV. The Robinette Legal Group, PLLC was honored to host and provide a meal for…
Changing lawyers in the middle of a personal injury case is not something you should do lightly. However, it is the right move in certain circumstances. You are counting on your lawyer to help you recover the money you need and hold the liable parties accountable. If they are not getting the job done, it…
Tort law is the law of accidents, catastrophic injury, and untimely wrongful death. Tort law allows people to pursue compensation when they have been hurt by someone else’s negligence, creates accountability, and reduces the likelihood that these events will forever change the lives of future potential victims. The ability to file a lawsuit helps families…
A semi-truck and jeep collided near the intersection of I-79 and Hacker’s Creek Road. The driver of the jeep was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, the truck driver was uninjured. JANE LEW, W.Va. A woman was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital Tuesday afternoon after a semi-truck and a Jeep were in a T-bone…
Many drivers change lanes without thinking twice. But the consequences can be devastating when they do it without care or caution. If you were hurt in a lane-changing accident, you could be wondering who is at fault and whether someone else could be liable for your injuries. While the driver changing lanes is typically at…
Morgantown, WV: On the morning of Friday, August 19th, 2022, an impaired Morgantown man caused a multiple-vehicle accident on the Westover Bridge, resulting in two people being transported by ambulance for injuries. First of all, this five-vehicle collision on the Westover Bridge was no accident. It is never correct to refer to a devastating crash…
Families are fervently praying and calling their neighbors to pray after a drunk driver ran over their 12-year-old son’s legs and hit two other children and two adults who were walking near the admission gate of the Mason County Fair. The boy, Brailey Wallace, and his two brothers were among the five people hit. The boy…
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