Car Accident Claims | Kanawha County, WV
Hurt in a Kanawha County Car Accident? Let's Talk About What Happened
Big Bubba Injury Law represents people seriously injured in car and commercial truck crashes. Serving Charleston injury victims and families across West Virginia, we start with a free case review.
Published October 24, 2026
Car Accident Lawyer Kanawha County WV | Free Case Review
The firm serves injury victims in Kanawha County and can review what happened to you and explain your options. Big Bubba Injury Law represents people seriously hurt in car and commercial truck crashes, people with catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries, and families in wrongful death cases across West Virginia. You can request a free case review to start the conversation.
If a crash on a Kanawha County road left you or someone you love seriously hurt, you may have a claim worth reviewing. Reach out to the firm to request your free case review. Talk it through with Big Bubba — the first case review is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.
What This Page Covers and Who It Is For
This page explains what the firm handles, how a free case review works, and what to expect next. It is written for people who were hurt in a crash and want to decide whether to reach out.
The firm represents people seriously hurt in car and commercial truck crashes. It also represents families after a fatal crash and people with catastrophic brain or spinal cord injuries.
The page fits injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. It also fits spouses, children, and parents who lost a loved one in a collision.
The firm serves all 55 West Virginia counties, including Kanawha County, Charleston, and Kanawha City. Crashes on busy roads such as Interstate 64 and Interstate 77 are among the cases the firm can review.
What the Firm Handles After a Kanawha County Crash
The firm handles car and SUV crashes, truck accidents, and commercial vehicle accidents. Each type has its own evidence and its own rules.
- Car and SUV crashes: often involve two drivers, two insurance companies, and a disagreement about who caused the wreck.
- Truck accidents: can involve the driver, the company that employs the driver, and the company that owns or leases the truck.
- Commercial vehicle accidents: can include buses, delivery vans, and other business vehicles, where records about the vehicle and driver matter.
- Catastrophic injuries: include traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. These claims need full medical records and time to understand the long-term picture.
Trauma, such as a car crash, can cause a spinal cord injury. Complete and incomplete injuries affect the body differently, according to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
How the Free Case Review Works, Step by Step
A free case review is a confidential conversation about your crash, your injuries, and your options. You can take the next step at your own pace.
- Reach out. Call the firm or use the online form. Briefly describe the crash, the date, the place, and your injuries.
- Share the facts. Talk about how the crash happened, your medical care so far, and your insurance information. Bring any police report, photos, or witness names you have.
- Hear what the firm can evaluate. The firm explains which parts of your situation it can look at and what information it still needs.
- Plan the next steps. You learn which records to gather and which deadlines to watch. Then you decide how you want to proceed.
You do not need every document before you call. Gathering what you have now makes the conversation more useful.
What a Car Accident Claim Can Include
A claim can seek money for economic losses and noneconomic losses. In a death case, a family may seek damages for its own losses. The value of any claim depends on the facts, and the firm does not predict amounts.
Economic losses are costs you can count: – Medical bills and future medical care – Rehabilitation and therapy – Lost wages and lost ability to earn – Funeral and burial costs in a death case
Noneconomic losses are harder to count: – Pain and suffering – Emotional distress – Loss of enjoyment of daily life
In a wrongful death case, a jury may consider sorrow, mental anguish, and solace, including loss of companionship and guidance, under W. Va. Code § 55-7-6.
Keep bills, pay stubs, and a written symptom journal from the start.
West Virginia Rules That Shape Your Claim
The two-year deadline is the first rule to know. A personal injury action generally must be brought within two years after the right to sue begins, under W. Va. Code § 55-2-12.
Under W. Va. Code § 55-7-6(d), a wrongful death action generally must be commenced within two years after the death, subject to the provisions of W. Va. Code § 55-2-18, which contain exceptions. W. Va. Code § 55-7-6 reads: “The provisions of this section shall not apply to actions brought for the death of any person occurring prior to July 1, 1988.” It is brought by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate, under W. Va. Code § 55-7-6. The death clock and the injury clock are different.
Fault also matters. Under W. Va. Code § 55-7-13c, your fault does not bar recovery unless it is greater than the combined fault of everyone else responsible. W. Va. Code § 55-7-13c reads: “(c) Any fault chargeable to the plaintiff shall not bar recovery by the plaintiff unless the plaintiff’s fault is greater than the combined fault of all other persons responsible for the total amount of damages, if any, to be awarded.” If it is less, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.
Early settlement talks are limited. W. Va. Code § 55-7-11a restricts certain settlement talks for 20 days after a personal injury when the injured person is a hospital inpatient or partially or totally unable to engage in his or her usual trade, profession or occupation.
For truck crashes, federal rules add another layer. 49 CFR § 395.3 limits driving time for property-carrying drivers. After some commercial truck crashes, federal rules can require drug and alcohol testing, according to the FMCSA.
Not sure what your next step is?
Talk it through with Big Bubba — the first case review is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.
How the Firm Approaches Your Case
The firm concentrates on car and truck crashes, catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death. That focus keeps its work tied to these case types.
The firm explains each step, the documents it needs, and what to expect. You should understand your options before you decide anything.
The free case review is a private conversation about your situation. You will not be pushed to decide on the spot.
The firm works with assistants and office staff who help keep your information organized. The disclaimer on this page identifies the responsible lawyer and the firm’s address.
Common Questions Before You Call
Many people wonder what to say and what to do first. Short answers are below.
What should I avoid saying to an insurance adjuster?
Stick to facts and avoid guessing about fault or how badly you are hurt. Keep copies of everything you receive and sign.
Should I call if I was partly at fault?
Yes, partial fault does not automatically end a claim. Under West Virginia law, your fault does not bar recovery unless it is greater than the combined fault of everyone else responsible; if it is less, recovery is reduced by your share of fault, and whether that applies depends on the facts (W. Va. Code § 55-7-13c).
Do I need a police report?
A report helps show what happened, but it is not the only evidence a claim can use. Witness names, photos, and medical records also matter.
What if my injury did not show up right away?
Some brain and spinal cord injuries cause symptoms days or weeks later. Getting checked early helps your medical records show what happened.
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
Under West Virginia law, the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate brings the claim.
Tell the Firm What Happened
If you were hurt in a car or truck crash, or lost someone in one, you can request a free case review now. Share what happened, when, and where in Kanawha County, and the firm can explain your options. Reach out through the firm’s contact page to request your free case review.