West Virginia personal injury law allows injured people to pursue compensation for their economic and non-economic damages. 

Economic damages represent the monetary costs and losses you’ve suffered due to your injuries, such as: 

• Medical expenses 
• Future medical costs if you require ongoing treatment
• Physical therapy 
• Lost income and benefits 
• Reduced earning capacity
• Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
• Property damage 

Non-economic damages are more difficult to quantify and are personal to each victim; they include: 

• Pain and suffering 
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability
• Reduced quality of life 
• Loss of companionship
• Scarring or disfigurement

If you can demonstrate that the defendant’s actions were malicious or incredibly reckless, a court may award you punitive damages. These aren’t meant to compensate you as the victim; rather, they’re awarded to punish people for particularly bad behavior.

West Virginia’s statute of limitations restricts the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. You will generally have two years from the injury date to pursue a claim. If you’re filing a wrongful death case, the time starts on the date the victim died (which may differ from the accident date). 

There are exceptions to the general two-year limit. Additionally, it’s best to start the process of building a claim as quickly as possible so that vital evidence isn’t lost or destroyed. Seek legal counsel to preserve your right to compensation under West Virginia law.

The value of your personal injury case depends on various factors. Generally, the more severe your injuries are, the more you will receive for your claim. 

The following factors will influence the value of your case:

• Whether your injuries have caused a permanent impairment 
• The cost of your medical care now and in the future 
• Your other financial losses, including lost wages and diminished earning potential
• The physical and mental effects you’ve experienced 
• The impact of your injury on your relationships and other aspects of life
• Any insurance coverage and limits
• Whether you share any blame for the accident or injury
• The involved parties

The best way to determine how much money you can receive after your accident is to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at Farmer, Cline & Campbell Personal Injury Lawyers.