West Virginia Bed Bug Laws

Bed Bug Laws in West Virginia—Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Morgantown, and Wheeling

Were you and your family harmed after being exposed to a bed bug infestation? Were you harmed as a result of a bed bug infestation at an apartment or a hotel/motel? If you and your family were affected by bed bug bites or suffered any damage to your property after exposure to a bed bug infestation, you are likely interested in learning more about West Virginia bed bug bite laws. Were you affected by a bed bug infestation in Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling, or Morgantown? If you would like to review bed bug law and legal statutes in West Virginia and learn more about your rights to sue a hotel/motel owner or sue a landlord in West Virginia for bed bugs, do not hesitate to contact Bed Bug Legal Group.

If you are interested in discussing the possibility of pursuing a claim with a West Virginia bed bug injury lawyer, do not hesitate to contact our law firm as soon as possible. When you contact Bed Bug Legal Group, you will have access to all the information that you need to understand both your rights as a tenant and your rights as a hotel/motel guest—do not hesitate to contact our law firm today.

About Bed Bugs and Bed Bug Infestations in Apartments, Motels, and Hotels
A quick look through a bedbug registry makes the bed bug problem in West Virginia clear. Bed bugs are pests that feed on human blood. Bed bugs are usually associated with bed bug bites; however, they could cause a number of other effects, such as skin infections, allergic reactions, skin infections, and extensive mental/emotional suffering. Bed bugs are nocturnal creatures; they hide in areas with easy access to a blood meal and feast when unsuspecting victims are deep in their sleep. A few weeks after exposure to bed bugs, the affected parties could start identifying visible bites and other complications. Quick inspections for bed bugs—if you are inexperienced—could result in no findings. Bed bugs hide in places in which many people would fail to search. Where would you search for bed bugs? Most people would only inspect their beds; however, bed bugs are known to hide in a number of places, such as beds, mattresses, wooden furniture, carpets, rugs, chairs, sofas, and couches, for example. Bed bugs could also hide behind picture frames, in walls, and under floorboards. Because bed bugs could hide virtually anywhere, bed bug infestations often result in a number of losses—specifically to personal property. Bed bugs are often resistant to generic bed bug pesticide; therefore, professional extermination is usually always required. If you suffered any injuries or damages to your property due to bed bugs in West Virginia, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance to learn more about your right to pursue a claim.

West Virginia Bed Bug Laws

What are the apartment bed bug laws in West Virginia? What are the West Virginia hotel bed bug laws? What bed bug laws in Wheeling, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Huntington, and Charleston protect you and your family?

Consider the following:

• Va. Code, § 16-6-16 establishes that West Virginia hotels must treat bed bug infestations through fumigations, disinfection, and renovations, etc. until there are no more bed bugs in the room or in the hotel.
• Documents provided by the Office of the West Virginia Attorney General state that “under West Virginia law, landlords are required to maintain rental housing in a fit and habitable condition” making sure that “the rental housing measures up to all health, safety, fire, and housing code standards at all time.” This applies to the entire time that tenants live in the rental—from the moment they move in until the moment they move out.

As you could see, the laws in West Virginia regarding bed bug infestations in hotels, motels, and rentals (such as apartments) are clear. West Virginia law protects you and your family in case of harm caused by exposure to bed bugs. There are certain health laws, building codes, and city ordinances that establish hotel/motel owner and landlord responsibility in terms of bed bug infestations; these same laws, codes, and ordinances protect you and allow you to pursue legal action. For more information about bed bug laws for hotel bed bugs in West Virginia and West Virginia landlord bed bug laws, do not hesitate to contact Bed Bug Legal Group at your earliest convenience.

Your Right to Pursue a Claim
As you could see, there are clear bed bug infestation laws in Parkersburg, Morgantown Charleston, Huntington, and Wheeling. Your right to pursue a bed bug lawsuit in West Virginia is based on negligence. If a hotel owner, motel owner, or landlord was aware of the bed bug infestation but failed to take action (including both informing you of the infestation prior to moving in/staying in the room or exterminating to eradicate the infestation), then they could be held liable for the harm that you suffered. If you would like to learn more about hotel/motel laws and West Virginia renter bed bug laws, do not hesitate to contact our firm today. Our experts will provide you with the information that you need to learn more about your right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit.

Important Steps to Take after Suffering Harm due to Bed Bugs
Bed bug cases in West Virginia require significant attention. Besides becoming familiar with West Virginia apartment bed bug laws and West Virginia landlord tenant laws regarding bed bugs, it is essential to be familiar with a few important steps. Bed bug lawsuits can be worth significant amounts but values could decrease or be obliterated if the claimant fails to act appropriately. Some important steps include the following:

• Take photos of the bed bugs.
• Gather a small sample of the bed bugs.
• Make a written report to the landlord or hotel/motel owner.
• Seek medical attention.
• Read up on West Virginia law on bed bugs.
• Keep records of all expenses and documents.
• Seek legal assistance.

Following the steps above ensures that you and your family have the tools necessary to pursue a claim against a liable party. For more information about bedbug laws regarding renters and landlords, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance. Our firm will provide you with laws regarding bed bug infestations and laws regarding West Virginia bed bug exposure.

Statute of Limitations for a West Virginia Bed Bug Case in West Virginia
Yes, West Virginia bed bug law allows you to pursue a claim after suffering harm due to exposure to a bed bug infestation. However, even though West Virginia bed bug laws protect you and your family, it is possible to lose your right to sue if you do not act promptly. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations; a statute of limitations defines the deadline that applies to your claim. In other words, a statute of limitations establishes the time that you have to pursue your claim. If your claim is not filed within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, you will likely lose your right to file a lawsuit.

Consider the following timelines that apply to West Virginia bed bug cases:

• Victims interested in pursuing a personal injury claim after suffering harm due to bed bug exposure must do so within a 2-year statute of limitations.
• Victims interested in pursuing a property damage claim after damages caused by a bed bug infestation must do so within a 2-year statute of limitations.

The statutes of limitations listed above are outlined by W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b) and W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(a) respectively. Although specific timelines apply to your claims, the length of time that you have to pursue your West Virginia bed bug lawsuit, there are many exceptions that could also apply and lead to tolled or extended statutes of limitations. For more information regarding the time you have to sue for bed bugs, you should seek legal assistance immediately.

Bed Bug Legal Group
What West Virginia state bed bug laws protect you and your family after being exposed to a bed bug infestation? Under what bed bug laws in West Virginia state do you have the right to pursue a bed bug lawsuit? West Virginia tenant bed bug laws and West Virginia motel bed bug laws protect you and your family and give you grounds to pursue a claim. Although it is possible to pursue a claim without legal assistance, it is always recommended to contact a law firm that could provide you and your family with the representation that you need to file a successful claim.

Bed Bug Legal Group is a law firm dedicated to handling West Virginia bed bug infestation lawsuits. Our experts have many years of experience representing those suffering from bed bug injuries and other damages after exposure to bed bug infestations in West Virginia. If you would like to benefit from the legal services offered through Bed Bug Legal Group, do not hesitate to contact our firm. You could benefit from our free consultations and free second opinions. You could receive all the information that you need to pursue a claim—including all the information on West Virginia statutes and constitution that apply to renters and hotel/motel guests, for example. If you are interested in scheduling a free consultation or a free second opinion, do not hesitate to contact the experts at Bed Bug Legal Group today.

Our free legal services—free consultations and free second opinions—are available as part of a Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our firm is also based on contingency; therefore, clients are never expected or required to pay legal fees until after their claim reaches a successful outcome. If you would like to learn more about West Virginia state law regarding bed bugs, contact Bed Bug Legal Group today.