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The Robinette Legal Group, PLLC serves the Shinnston, WV area for personal injury, car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle wrecks, and wrongful death claims.

Auto Accident Lawyer For Shinnston, West Virginia

A traffic accident in Shinnston is always a frightening time. Your mind immediately wonders if there are any injuries in your vehicle or any others involved. The next thought asks if there is any potential danger from other traffic on the road. Emergency services are shortly called, injuries are treated, and vehicles are towed. The activity at the accident scene is over.

However, the stress is often just beginning. Sometimes there are significant injuries that require a hospital stay and treatment. Sometimes there is extensive vehicle damage. Even the least severe injury or vehicle damage can cost thousands.

That is why the Morgantown car accident lawyers at Robinette Legal Group are committed to helping people like you.

If you have been involved in an accident in or near Shinnston, West Virginia, Robinette Legal Group is ready to help you through each legal step to get your life back on track.

Shinnston, WV Major Highways

Shinnston, WV is located in Harrison County in north-central West Virginia. It has a population of over 2,000. The main road that goes through Shinnston is Route 19. It is near the Clarksburg and Bridgeport area along with Interstate 79.

Increased Traffic Around Shinnston During Festivals

Since Shinnston is a fairly small town, traffic is probably not usually an issue, but during special events, especially the Frontier Days Festival, it sees an increase in traffic. Since it is abnormally busy, some locals may tend to be impatient or inexperienced in driving with that level of traffic and pose hazards. Midrive has a few important tips to remember when driving in increased traffic.

  • Drive defensively. Watch carefully for people who are driving unsafely or for other hazards on the road. Again, some people may be impatient and drive at unsafe speeds or try to weave through traffic. These people pose a hazard to those around them. Be vigilant while driving to try to avoid accidents with this type of driver.
  • Be patient. Don’t be the kind of driver described above. Even if it causes you to be late, slow down and wait your turn. It is not worth risking life or injury for you or someone else.
  • Learn to judge timing. While it is always important to err on the safe side, learn to judge if you can make the turn before the oncoming vehicle comes, or if you can merge into the other lane. This helps the flow of traffic to be smoother and faster, making traffic less congested and thereby safer.
  • Leave space. It may be tempting to follow closely when in heavy traffic, especially when it is slow-moving, but leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you. This will help greatly to prevent rear-end crashes. This space should be increased in inclement weather. Even in stopped traffic, leave plenty of space between you and the stopped vehicle, especially when driving uphill. Vehicles often drift back when starting to move again. Leaving enough space is a simple way to prevent an accident.
  • Clear intersections. When the traffic volume is more than the road is designed to accommodate, traffic stopped at one intersection often backs up into other intersections or crosswalks. Be mindful of this and keep these roadways clear. If you see that proceeding will cause you to be stopped and block a crosswalk or intersection, stop before you reach this point. This will help traffic to continue moving as much as possible, so the situation does not worsen.

Following these steps will help you and others to be safer in heavy traffic situations, and eliminate potentially dangerous traffic jams as quickly as possible.

Call Our Shinnston Accident Lawyers for a Free Case Review

If you are in Shinnston, WV, and have been in an accident, call Robinette Legal Group today. Their award-winning team is standing by to help you get your life back on track as quickly and easily as possible.304.594.1800

Shinnston West Virginia | Car, Truck, Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

This photo of Shinnston is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Events and Parks

Shinnston offers the annual Frontier Days Festival in late August. The festival began in 1952 as the centennial celebration of the founding of the town. It has continued annually for most years and still is an event enjoyed by many. It includes parades, a tractor show, country music, and much more.

Ferguson Park is an impressive park in Shinnston. It has a public pool with complete facilities that can also be rented for special events. The park also has playgrounds for families with children and a new performance center. Pavilions are available for rent. Ferguson Park is family-friendly and even hosts family nights once per month during the summer when swimming is one dollar and a movie is shown at the performance center.

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Car Accident Injuries

Jeff Robinette was hired by a young woman who had sustained permanent injuries to her foot due to an auto collision. The insurance company offered such a small amount and dealt with her in such a dismissive manner that the treatment of her case amounted to bad faith on the insurance company’s part. Jeff was able to obtain a substantial settlement which allowed this young woman and her husband to pay medical bills, buy a car and a home, and start building a future together.

Drunk Driver

While driving his car, our client was hit by a drunk driver which injured his shoulder so severely that three surgeries were required. The insurance company haggled over the value of the claim, initially giving a low-ball offer. Jeff Robinette was able to force the insurance company to pay all insurance available for this claim.

Brain Injury

While timbering in WV, a heavy equipment operator sustained a permanent brain injury while performing the duties of his job. What price can you put on the loss of a fully functioning, fully reasoning brain? Jeff Robinette was able to negotiate a settlement that was annuitized to provide for this man for the rest of his life.

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Jeffery Robinette is a West Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer based in Morgantown who represents individuals who have been seriously injured or killed due to motor vehicle collisions or catastrophic workplace accidents.
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