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West Virginia · Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

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Filing deadline2 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18W. 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?

2-year statute of limitations for personal injury (W. Va. Code § 55-2-12). Discovery rule applies. Minority tolling under W. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18

Va. Code § 55-2-15 tolls for minors until age 18.

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 has a 2-year SOL with minority tolling. West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey joined the multistate Meta coalition. West Virginia has among the highest youth depression rates in the nation. Charleston and Huntington families should evaluate claims.

Medical facilities in West Virginia

  • WVU Medicine Children's — Behavioral Health

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Social media addiction: who may have a claim? overview. This page covers the local information available for West Virginia.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, a participating law firm reviews your answers. If the firm takes your case, it explains your options. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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Sources

  1. W. Va. Code § 55-2-12