Berkeley County Personal Injury Lawyer

Free Consultations with Personal Injury Attorneys in Martinsburg & Jefferson County

When you partner with our Berkley County personal injury attorneys at Sutton & Janelle, PLLC, you receive the benefit of more than two decades of experience serving clients with personal injury claims. Since we opened our law firm in Martinsburg in 1999, our Berkeley County attorneys have effectively guided clients toward a satisfactory resolution for all manner of personal injury cases. Let us provide you with a comprehensive overview of your options in your free consultation. 

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What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in West Virginia?

If you have suffered an injury because of the negligence of another, it’s important to file your claim as soon as possible. The reason for this is because of a law called the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is a law that dictates how long injury victims have to file a claim before they lose their legal right to do so. How long injury victims have to file is determined by each state.

In West Virginia the statute of limitations is two years according to the West Virginia Code section 55-2-12. This means you have two years from the date of your injury to file a claim or you will almost certainly lose your ability to do along with your right to recover compensation. There are some exceptions to this rule that can change this two-year time period, such as if the injury victim is a minor or if your claim is against a government entity, so it is important to speak to an Berkley County personal injury lawyer about the details of your case as soon as you can. 

What Are the 3 Types of Damages in Personal Injury Cases?

There are three types of damages in personal injury cases. These are economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages.

Categories of Personal Injury Damages:

• Economic damages – This refers to damages awarded to a personal injury victim to help them recoup the costs of their injury. Some of these costs include loss of income, medical expenses, cost of living after the injury, etc.
• Non-economic damages – This refers to damages awarded to a personal injury victim to cover general pain and suffering. These damages are not as tangible as economic damages, but they include consequences such as pain and suffering, loss of the ability to enjoy life, loss of reputation, etc.
• Punitive damages – The purpose of these damages is to punish the wrongdoer if they were malicious or reckless with their actions.

If you have any questions about these types of damages, contact our Berkeley County personal injury attorney in Martinsburg, WV to learn more!