{"id":10504,"date":"2026-10-29T00:52:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T00:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigbubba.com\/resources\/truck-accidents-west-virginia\/pedestrian-struck-by-truck-west-virginia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T00:45:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T00:45:35","slug":"pedestrian-struck-by-truck-west-virginia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bigbubba.com\/resources\/truck-accidents-west-virginia\/pedestrian-struck-by-truck-west-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Pedestrian Hit by Truck West Virginia: Injury Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Pedestrian Injury Claims \u00b7 West Virginia<\/p>

Hit by a Truck as a Pedestrian in West Virginia? You Do Not Have to Figure Out the Next Steps Alone<\/h1>

Big Bubba Injury Law represents people seriously hurt when a truck strikes them on foot, along with families facing a wrongful death. We focus on helping you understand your options and what comes next.<\/p>

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Published October 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A pedestrian struck in a truck crash in West Virginia can suffer serious, lasting injuries. When that happens, the injured person or their family may have a legal claim against the people whose negligence caused the crash. This guide explains who may be responsible, what a claim can cover, and the deadlines that apply. It is written in plain language for people dealing with a hard situation.<\/p>\n

What a Pedestrian Truck Crash Claim Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n

A pedestrian injury claim is a legal claim against the people whose carelessness caused a walker to be struck by a truck. The injured person can bring that claim. If the person died, the claim becomes a wrongful death action. It must be brought by the deceased person’s personal representative, the person formally appointed to handle the estate. W. Va. Code \u00a7 55-7-6<\/a> sets out that rule.<\/p>\n

Location matters. A walker may have been in a crosswalk, on a shoulder, in a parking lot, or in the roadway. Each setting raises different questions about who had the right of way and who should have been watching.<\/p>\n

If you are reading this for someone in the hospital or after a death, you may be handling medical decisions, lost work, and a funeral all at once. You don’t need every answer today. This page helps you understand the basic pieces.<\/p>\n\n

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If a truck struck someone you love, you don't have to sort out what comes next alone. The firm can talk with you through a free case review. Talk it through with Big Bubba — the first case review is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Why Pedestrian Crashes With Trucks Often Cause Catastrophic Injuries<\/h2>\n

A loaded truck weighs far more than a person. Impacts can cause severe injuries to the head, spine, pelvis, and legs.<\/p>\n