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A shoulder can severely impact your ability to do your job, perform everyday tasks, and even care for yourself. Not only are shoulder injuries from car accidents painful, but they can also take a long time to heal and are expensive to treat. If you suffered a shoulder injury in a car accident, you can…

Can I sue a police officer, police department, state agency, or city for damages if they caused an accident? When a public employee causes a Morgantown motor vehicle accident, there are special laws that govern the liability of the State and political subdivisions. Generally, state agencies such as the Department of Highways are immune from…

Motorized wheelchair users in West Virginia have responsibilities, rights, and privileges similar to those of pedestrians. These conveyances can be legally operated on public sidewalks, park pathways, bicycle paths, rail trails, and in public buildings. While motorized wheelchairs (which are also referred to as motorized scooters or mobility scooters) should not be on public roads…

Morgantown personal injury lawyer Jeffery Robinette has been selected from 2014-2022 as a Super Lawyer for Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiff. Super Lawyers is a service that rates outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers has a 4-step process which includes nomination, independent research, peer evaluations, and the…

With its rugged mountainous terrain, winding roads, and scenic landscapes, West Virginia offers some of the most breathtaking views in the United States. However, the same features that make the state beautiful also contribute to the dangers drivers face. The combination of sharp curves, steep grades, unpredictable weather, and often under-maintained roads can make traveling…

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…

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…

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that the Greenbag Road Corridor Planning and Design Project of the Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization will receive $4.2 million from the US government for improvements.  Senators Manchin and Capito jointly announced the government grant.  The money was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation through its Rebuilding…

NETTIE, WV – One person has died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Nicholas County. According to West Virginia State Police, the crash happened around 3:41 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, on WV Route 20 near the Cheer Lane intersection in Nettie. Troopers say a pickup truck with two occupants crossed into…