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West Virginia Head Injury Claims<\/p>

Can't Remember the Crash? You May Still Have a Claim<\/h1>

The firm helps injured people and families across West Virginia understand what evidence may show what happened.<\/p>

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Published November 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Usually, a gap in memory does not, by itself, end a head injury claim in West Virginia. The crash can often be shown in other ways. Police records, witness accounts, vehicle data, and medical records often matter as much as one person’s recollection. This page explains how that works and what to do now.<\/p>\n

Why a Missing Memory of the Crash Is a Common Concern After a Head Injury<\/h2>\n

Many people with a head injury cannot remember the moments before, during, or after a crash. This is a recognized effect of brain trauma. Doctors often describe the confusion and memory gaps that follow as post-traumatic amnesia. It can follow a concussion or a more serious traumatic brain injury. The length and pattern vary from person to person.<\/p>\n

Families often feel alarmed when this happens. A loved one may ask the same questions again, or seem unsure what day it is or what happened. It is natural to wonder whether the missing memory means the case is lost. The rest of this page answers that question with the facts the law and the evidence support.<\/p>\n\n

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If you are caring for someone who cannot recall the crash, you do not have to sort out the proof alone. The firm can talk through what happened in 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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Does Losing Memory of the Crash End an Injury Claim in West Virginia?<\/h2>\n

A person’s memory is one source of evidence. It is not the only way a claim is supported. West Virginia injury claims are generally built on proof of how the crash happened and who contributed to it.<\/p>\n

West Virginia uses modified comparative fault, which means fault is shared by percentage. Under W. Va. Code \u00a7 55-7-13c<\/a>, an injured person’s own fault does not bar recovery unless it is greater than the combined fault of everyone else responsible. If it is less, recovery is reduced in proportion to that person’s share of fault.<\/p>\n

Whether a particular claim can move forward depends on the facts, the injuries, and the evidence available. The injured person’s own account is often just one piece of that evidence.<\/p>\n

Evidence That Can Show How the Crash Happened Without the Injured Person’s Memory<\/h2>\n

Other records can show what happened when memory is missing. The most useful sources usually come from the scene, the vehicles, and the first medical care.<\/p>\n