West Virginia Truck Accident Attorneys

If you were seriously injured in a semi truck accident, or a family member was killed in a collision involving a big rig or 18 wheeler in West Virginia you need to discuss the details and circumstances with a qualified West Virginia truck accident attorney. TruckAccidentAttorneyNetwork.org has assembled a database of truck accident law firms who focus their practice on representing clients involved in serious & catastrophic injuries, or the families of those killed in semi truck accidents.

The attorneys and law firms represented on this page have shown the following qualifications and experience:

All attorneys listed must have litigated a minimum of 5 truck accident cases to successful conclusion (settlement or verdict).
Each attorney must be licensed and in good standing for at least 10 years.
100% of their practice must be personal injury, with a focus on motor vehicle collisions.

What City Did the Truck Accident Occur?

West Virginia Truck & Bus Accident Statistics

The NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis reported in West Virginia, since 2017 there were 398 total vehicles involving in fatal crash, and 47 of those were in large trucks involved. This seems to indicate that safety regulations & traffic laws in West Virginia either aren’t as effective as we’d hope, or that truck drivers, their employers (carriers), or other drivers are practicing unsafe behaviors. New technology in trucking safety will help mitigate damages, prevent injuries or collisions altogether, but for the victims and their families the problem seems to be escalating.

Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in West Virginia

*Courtesy of NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis “Traffic Safety Facts 2017 Data”*

Generally, the statute of limitations for truck accident lawsuits in West Virginia gives you two years to ask West Virginia’s civil court system for a remedy for any kind of personal injury or property damage caused by someone else. So, that means any lawsuit over car accident injuries or damage to a vehicle or other property — by any driver, passenger, motorcycle rider, bicyclist, pedestrian, or property owner affected by the crash — will be subject to this two-year filing deadline, and the two-year “clock” starts running on the date of the accident. – this is inclusive of most personal injury claims (Source: Nolo). A statute of limitation is a reasonable length of time that a plaintiff has to bring an action against a defendant. This varies based on state, and the type of incident: civil or criminal.

Pursuing a Truck Accident Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit in West Virginia

If you or a family member was seriously injured, or if a family member was killed in a truck accident you should seek the advice and representation of a skilled and experienced West Virginia truck accident law firm. TruckAccidentAttorneyNetwork.org has organized a database of attorneys who focus their practice on Motor Vehicle accidents, with significant experience litigating trucking collisions.

*Disclaimer: The information on this page was accurate at the time of publishing, but laws & regulations change and this page may not have been updated. You should not interpret this information as legal advice, nor take or delay any legal action based on information you read on this page or any page on this website. In all legal matters you should consult with a qualified attorney in your state before making any decisions.