Summers & Associates Explains Deadlines for Injury Claims
This month, we discuss the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in West Virginia and Ohio. At Summers & Associates in Parkersburg, West Virginia, we help personal injury victims understand the legal time limits to file a lawsuit in West Virginia and Ohio. If you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to seek compensation.
West Virginia Gives You Two Years to File Most Injury Lawsuits
In West Virginia, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases—including car accidents, slip and falls, and medical malpractice—is two years from the date of injury. Failing to act within this window can bar your claim permanently.
Ohio Allows Two Years for Most Injury Claims, but Exceptions Apply
Like West Virginia, Ohio generally sets a two-year deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits. However, unique circumstances—such as injuries to minors or delayed discovery of harm—may alter this timeframe. Our attorneys review your case and determine the correct filing deadline.
Evidence Fades and Witnesses Forget—Don’t Delay Taking Legal Action
Beyond legal deadlines, fast action helps preserve evidence. Surveillance footage gets erased. Witnesses move or forget details. We begin your case quickly to build the strongest possible claim for damages.
Summers & Associates Protects Injury Victims Across State Lines
Whether your injury happened in West Virginia or just over the Ohio border, we handle cases in both states. Our team will file on time and fight for compensation that covers your medical bills, lost income, and more.
Don’t risk losing your claim. Call Summers & Associates in Parkersburg, West Virginia at (304) 420-0975. Follow us on Facebook for news and updates. Let’s talk about the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits in West Virginia and Ohio.
