West Virginia Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance
Statute of Limitations
2 years from injury/discovery, 10-year limit
Discovery Rule
2 years from discovery
Damage Cap
~$250,000
Key Statute
WV medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.
Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in West Virginia
The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in West Virginia:
- Notice + certificate 30 days before filing
- Minors under 10: file until 12th birthday
- Fraudulent concealment tolls
Medical Malpractice in West Virginia
No notable verdicts are currently in our database for West Virginia. This does not mean cases are not being filed — West Virginia has an active medical malpractice docket. Contact us for information about recent cases in your jurisdiction.
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