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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…

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…

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…

September 2026 Update on Nucor Steel Mill Construction at the Apple Grove Facility: Construction and commissioning of Nucor’s new sheet steel mill in Mason County, West Virginia, remain on schedule and within budget, with commercial production expected to begin in 2027, company officials said during the steelmaker’s second-quarter earnings report. The $4 billion Apple Grove…

Understanding Amusement Park Injuries The popularity of amusement parks is undeniable. Whether you’re a child, teenager, or an adult, you’ll surely enjoy amusement park rides such as Ferris wheels, waters slides, bumper cars, and roller coasters. However, amusement park injuries are very common. You can sustain injuries ranging from bumps and bruises to broken bones…

If I Was Injured at Work, Can I Sue My Employer? Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, you can still get injured while doing your job. Should you get injured in an accident at work, then you’ll probably be able to get benefits via workers’ compensation. Generally, an employer is required by state law…

MORGANTOWN TEACHER OF THE MONTH The Robinette Legal Group, PLLC, a Morgantown, West Virginia Personal Injury law firm, is pleased to announce the winners of Morgantown Teacher of the Month. MORGANTOWN, WV — As parents and members of our Morgantown community, we have the highest respect for our local teachers who serve our children and…

5th Annual Ronald McDonald House Pop Tabs Run On Saturday, August 28th, 2021, the Robinette Legal Group, PLLC was pleased to host the long-distance charity riders of Hoagy’s Heroes as they delivered donations collected during the pandemic to the Ronald McDonald House in Morgantown, West Virginia. MORGANTOWN, W.V. What would a clown, a local law…

Over the past 250 years, countless men and women have given up their possessions, their health, and their lives for the freedoms and rights we enjoy today. As a Veteran Army Paratrooper, I know when any person signs on with the military, that person pledges to defend this country with their lives. All over the…

Congratulations to Jeff Robinette Who Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a 2019 AIOPIA’S 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in West Virginia For Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of West Virginia’s Personal Injury Attorney Jeffery L. Robinette as 2019 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client…