Mesothelioma in West Virginia
Legal rights, asbestos exposure sites, and compensation options in West Virginia (WV)
Personal Injury Deadline
2 years
Wrongful Death Deadline
2 years
Settlement Range
$1 million – $2.5 million
West Virginia Asbestos Key Facts
- • West Virginia's chemical and steel industries were major sources of asbestos exposure
- • The state's coal-fired power plants used asbestos insulation extensively
- • Union Carbide and DuPont chemical operations exposed thousands of workers to asbestos
Known Asbestos Job Sites in West Virginia
The following sites in West Virginia have been identified as locations where workers may have been exposed to asbestos. If you worked at any of these sites, you may be eligible for compensation.
- • Union Carbide chemical plants
- • Weirton Steel
- • Appalachian Power Company plants
- • Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel
- • DuPont Washington Works in Parkersburg
Statute of Limitations in West Virginia
Personal Injury
2 years
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis in West Virginia.
Wrongful Death
2 years
The deadline for surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit in West Virginia.
Explore Your Legal Options in West Virginia
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under West Virginia law.