Car Accident Lawsuit in West Virginia

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Statute of Limitations

2-year statute of limitations for personal injury under W.Va. Code § 55-2-12. West Virginia uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar (enacted 2015 via HB 2002), blocking recovery if the plaintiff is 50% or more at fault.

2 years from accident date

West Virginia Data

Exposure in West Virginia

Source: West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles

Source: West Virginia State Bar / Insurance Data

Source: NHTSA FARS Database

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in West Virginia

WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital — Level I Trauma Center

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