Augment LeadsTaking West Virginia workers' comp cases? Here's how the West Virginia system is set up, what the notice and filing rules say and how to screen callers, with a link to each source. Other states are on the workers' comp leads by state hub.
Who handles West Virginia workers' comp claims
West Virginia claims are decided by the Insurance Commissioner, a private carrier or a self-insured employer. Under W. Va. Code 23-5-1a, a decision is final unless an objection is filed with the Workers' Compensation Board of Review within 60 days after it's received.
West Virginia notice and filing rules
Application within six months
W. Va. Code 23-4-15 requires the application for an injury claim on the Insurance Commissioner's form, filed with the commissioner, private carrier or self-insured employer within six months after the injury or death. The statute calls this limit jurisdictional; occupational disease claims have three years.
Sixty days to object
Under 23-5-1a, the written notice of a decision states the time to object, and the 60-day objection limit is a condition of the right to litigate the decision.
General information, not legal advice; confirm current rules with the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner.
What to ask a West Virginia injured worker
- When was the injury, and has the claim application been filed?
- Who handles the claim: the Insurance Commissioner, a private carrier or a self-insured employer?
- Have you received a written decision? When?
How our West Virginia leads work
Pick West Virginia and any other states where you're licensed; we screen every injured worker against your filters and send the lead to your firm alone. Unqualified leads are replaced. The service is on workers' comp leads for attorneys, and exclusive vs shared leads explains the difference.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a West Virginia worker have to file a claim?
W. Va. Code 23-4-15 requires the application within six months after the injury, filed with the Insurance Commissioner, private carrier or self-insured employer. Confirm current rules with the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner.
How long does a West Virginia worker have to object to a decision?
Under W. Va. Code 23-5-1a, 60 days after receiving the decision, with the objection filed at the Workers' Compensation Board of Review. Confirm current rules with the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner.
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