West Virginia at a Glance
Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System - State Details
2.13%
Tort Costs as % of State GDP
$2204
Tort Costs per Household ($)
Blogs
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Reports
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West Virginia is ranked #45 in the 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey
The Mountain State has consistently remained in the bottom five. While it has improved in some categories, it continues to score very low overall.