Truck / 18-Wheeler Accident Lawsuit in West Virginia

Statute of Limitations

West Virginia has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (W.Va. Code § 55-2-12). Modified comparative fault with 51% bar — barred if 51% or more at fault. Claims against WVDOT or state entities require compliance with the West Virginia Governmental Tort Claims Act (W.Va. Code § 29-12A-7). Coal and industrial truck weight limit violations are a significant liability factor unique to West Virginia.

2 years from date of accident