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Crosswalk Law: Moderate
Filing Deadline: 2 years
Fatality Rate: 1.7 per 100k
2 years
Statute of Limitations
30+
Annual Fatalities
1.7 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

West Virginia Crosswalk Laws

Moderate Pedestrian Protections

Pedestrians have right-of-way in crosswalks. Drivers must yield.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians must obey traffic signals and use crosswalks.

West Virginia Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 2 years

In West Virginia, you have 2 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit.

Fault System: Modified comparative fault (50%)

West Virginia uses modified comparative fault. You can recover if you're less than 50% at fault.

Minimum Insurance

West Virginia requires minimum coverage of $25,000/$50,000/$25,000. These minimums often aren't enough for serious pedestrian injuries.

Dangerous Areas in West Virginia

Charleston Corridor G
Huntington Route 60
Morgantown High Street

What Makes West Virginia Unique

  • Mountainous terrain limits pedestrian infrastructure
  • Rural areas especially dangerous

Cities We Serve in West Virginia

Charleston
WV
Huntington
WV
Morgantown
WV
Parkersburg
WV

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