Slip and fall settlement guide for West Virginia

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Published July 14, 2025 • Updated May 16, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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West Virginia comparative fault rule

The controlling primary authority for US-WV damages allocation authority (W. Va. Code § 55-7-13a et seq.) is 55-7-13a.

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Source-backed allocation summary

US-WV damages allocation controlling authority under W. Va. Code § 55-7-13a et seq..

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Sources

55-7-13a — W. Va. Code § 55-7-13a et seq.

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