Police Brutality Attorneys in West Virginia
Police brutality attorneys represent people who were harmed by law enforcement officers who used more force than the situation required — including beatings, chokeholds, shootings, Taser deployments, K-9 attacks, and dangerous restraint techniques that cut off a person's ability to breathe. If you were seriously injured or a loved one was killed by an officer who went too far, these attorneys can investigate what happened, identify who is responsible, and fight to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
AttorneyBen Salango
Ben Salango is a powerhouse in West Virginia litigation, having built a career on securing hundreds of millions of dollars for individuals who have been failed by institutional power. Based in Charleston, his work at Sal... Read More →
AttorneyTeresa Toriseva
Teresa Toriseva is a prominent civil rights and personal injury attorney based in Wheeling, West Virginia, with a distinguished record of holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for constitut... Read More →
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
No general pre-suit notice requirement under the West Virginia Governmental Tort Claims and Insurance Reform Act. Claims must be filed within the 2-year SOL.
West Virginia has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.