Wv Code 55 2 12

West Virginia Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: 2026 Window, 30-Day Court of Claims Notice, and Common Pitfalls

West Virginia's general personal-injury statute of limitations is two years under W. Va. Code 55-2-12. The biggest trap is the 30-day notice deadline for claims against the State filed with the West Virginia Legislative Claims Commission. West Virginia applies a modified comparative-fault rule with a 50% bar.