Hurt in a Car Accident? Start with a Free Case Review

If you’re looking for a free car accident case review in West Virginia, this page explains what that first meeting involves. A free case review is a confidential conversation about a crash, with no obligation to continue. You might be the one who was hurt, or you might be helping a family member who was. Either way, the steps below will show you what to expect.

What a Free Case Review Is and Who It Is For

A free case review is a confidential first meeting where you talk through a crash with the firm. It is a conversation about the facts, not a sales pitch. The firm listens, asks questions, and explains what it can and cannot tell you from what you share.

The review is open to:

• Drivers and passengers injured in a car or truck crash
• Pedestrians and cyclists struck by a vehicle
• Family members acting for someone who was hurt or killed

A review often makes sense in a few situations:

• Your injuries are still being treated
• Fault for the crash is unclear
• An insurance company has already contacted you
• A commercial truck or other commercial vehicle was involved

You don’t need a lawyer before you reach out.

Types of Car, Truck, and Commercial Vehicle Crashes the Firm Handles

The firm handles car crashes, truck crashes, and other commercial vehicle crashes, along with the serious injuries and deaths they cause. Common crash types include:

• Rear-end collisions
• T-bone (side-impact) collisions
• Head-on collisions
• Multi-vehicle pile-ups
• Single-vehicle accidents
• Hit-and-run accidents

Truck and commercial vehicle crashes often involve more parties. The driver, the employer, and the company that owns or leases the truck may all be involved.

West Virginia law limits noneconomic damages against certain employer defendants in commercial vehicle cases. W. Va. Code § 55-7-32 reads: “(d) This section does not apply if the civil action involving a commercial motor vehicle arises from an incident for which an operator or driver is found to have.” The limit has exceptions, including cases involving impairment, hours-of-service violations, or willful or wanton disregard for safety.

Serious injury cases include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other catastrophic injuries. These claims often involve long medical care and lasting changes to work and daily life.

We handle wrongful death claims arising from crashes that cause a death. Under W. Va. Code § 55-7-6, the jury’s verdict shall include, but may not be limited to, damages for sorrow, mental anguish, and solace; compensation for reasonably expected loss of income of the decedent and of services, protection, care and assistance provided by the decedent; expenses for the care, treatment and hospitalization of the decedent incident to the injury; and reasonable funeral expenses.

How the Free Case Review Works, Step by Step

The review starts with a call or an online form and moves through five steps.

1. Reach out. Call the firm or use the online form, and describe what happened in your own words.
2. Schedule. Pick a time that works for you. Phone is an option where that’s practical.
3. Walk through the facts. Cover the crash timeline, your injuries, medical care so far, and any contact from insurers.
4. Get clear answers. The firm explains what it can tell you from the facts you share, and what more it would need to go further.
5. You decide. You choose what to do next, with no obligation to continue.

How long a review takes depends on how much detail you have ready and how complex the crash is. Reviews vary.

What to Gather Before Your Free Case Review

Gather what you can, but don’t wait until you have everything before you reach out. Useful items include:

• Date, time, and location of the crash, plus names and contact details of everyone involved
• The crash report number and the investigating agency. The firm can help you identify these during the review.
• Photos of the vehicles, the scene, road conditions, and visible injuries
• Medical records, discharge papers, and a list of providers and upcoming appointments
• Your insurance policy information and any letters or recorded statements from insurers
• Pay stubs or records of lost work time, plus a short written account of how the crash has changed daily life

If a commercial truck was involved, tell the firm early. Federal rules may require post-accident drug and alcohol testing of the driver. The FMCSA explains which tests are required and when.

Write down what you remember as soon as you can. Details fade fast, and small details often matter later.

How West Virginia Fault Rules and Insurance Adjusters Affect a Car Accident Claim

West Virginia uses modified comparative fault, which divides responsibility by percentage. Under W. Va. Code § 55-7-13c, an injured person’s fault bars recovery only if it is greater than the combined fault of all other persons. If it isn’t, the recovery is reduced in proportion to that person’s share of fault.

Fault often comes down to evidence like the police report, witness statements, and vehicle damage.

Insurance adjusters may ask for a recorded statement or a fast settlement early. The twenty-day early-contact limit is in W. Va. Code § 55-7-11a, which applies while an injured person is an inpatient or partially or totally unable to work, and separately, W. Va. Code § 55-7-13c generally makes each defendant’s liability for compensatory damages several only, with joint liability possible for defendants who consciously conspire to pursue a common plan to commit a tortious act, and joint and several liability for certain defendants, such as those whose driving under the influence or criminal conduct is a proximate cause of the plaintiff’s damages. Talk with the firm before you answer detailed questions.

Time limits matter too. Under W. Va. Code § 55-2-12, where no other limitation is prescribed, a personal injury claim and a property damage claim must be brought within two years after the right to bring them accrues. A wrongful death action must be commenced within two years after the death, subject to the provisions of section eighteen, article two, chapter fifty-five, under W. Va. Code § 55-7-6. 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.”

Why Injured West Virginians Contact This Firm

If you were hurt in a crash in West Virginia, you can reach out to the firm to talk about what happened. The firm focuses on:

• Car and commercial truck crashes
• Catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries
• Wrongful death cases for families

The firm is newly established. The free case review gives you a way to see how it approaches your facts before you decide anything.

We serve injury victims in all 55 West Virginia counties, including Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Wheeling, Martinsburg, Parkersburg, Beckley, Clarksburg, Fairmont, and Weirton.

Support staff help keep scheduling, document requests, and follow-up organized.

Common Questions Before a Free Case Review

Take the Next Step: Tell Bubba What Happened

After a crash, you may be dealing with pain, medical appointments, a damaged vehicle, and insurance calls all at once. You don’t have to sort all of it out by yourself. If you’re ready, you can call the firm about your case, request a free case review, or tell Bubba what happened. The review is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.