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Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device in West Virginia

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Filing deadline2 years from breakage dateW. Va. Code § 55-2-12

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in West Virginia?

West Virginia: 2 years from device breakage date (W. Va. Code § 55-2-12) A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from breakage date

Source: W. Va. Code § 55-2-12

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

West Virginia women injured by a broken Paragard IUD have a 2-year statute of limitations from the device breakage date. West Virginia plaintiffs file their federal Paragard claims into MDL 2974 in the Northern District of Georgia. West Virginia has a significant rural population for whom Paragard — a low-maintenance, hormone-free contraceptive not requiring ongoing prescription refills — was a particularly meaningful choice, and injury from device fracture during removal represents a serious harm for women in communities with limited access to surgical specialty care.

West Virginia's 2-year personal injury limitations period under W. Va. Code § 55-2-12 applies to Paragard claims. West Virginia cases file into MDL 2974 in Atlanta. West Virginia's proximity to Kentucky (which has a 1-year SOL) means women near the state border should confirm which state law applies to their claim.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device overview. This page covers the local information available for West Virginia.

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Sources

  1. W. Va. Code § 55-2-12