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Statute of Limitations
West Virginia Code § 55-2-12 provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. West Virginia courts apply the discovery rule for latent asbestos diseases from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. West Virginia uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar.
2 years from diagnosis
West Virginia Data
Exposure in West Virginia
Source: West Virginia Cancer Registry 2024
Source: NIOSH West Virginia Occupational Data
Source: W.V. Code § 55-2-12
Medical Resources
Clinics & Specialists in West Virginia
West Virginia University Cancer Institute
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