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West Virginia Personal Injury Lawyers
About Michael Woelfel
Local Roots. Big-Case Experience.
Mike Woelfel is a veteran trial lawyer who’s tried cases before Southern West Virginia juries since 1980, securing major results, including a $2.6M Cabell County verdict against Caterpillar (1997), a $2M West Huntington tort settlement, and millions on wrongful-death claims.
Protecting Families After Devastating Loss
When negligence takes a life, we pursue accountability and full compensation. We handle Wrongful Death claims arising from Automobile and Truck crashes, Motorcycle and Boating accidents—building the evidence, proving damages, and standing with your family from first call to resolution.
Built for High-Stakes Injury Cases
About Matthew Woelfel
Community-Minded. Courtroom-Tested.
For more than 17 years, Matt Woelfel has focused his practice on Personal Injury—handling Wrongful Death, Automobile Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Nursing Home Neglect, Fire and Burn Injuries, and Coal Accidents; representing the severely injured against major manufacturers, securing significant recoveries in complex class actions, representing hundreds of throughout West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio.
Serious Injuries. Serious Cases.
When negligence shatters a life, you need counsel built for high-stakes litigation. We handle Wrongful Death, Automobile Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents & Boating Accidents—investigating fast, pressuring insurers, and going to trial when a fair settlement isn’t on the table.
Personal Injury Counsel
Catastrophic injuries demand focused strategy and courtroom experience. We build & pursue full compensation for medical care, lost wages, and long-term needs.
Legal Practice
Serving clients across West Virginia, Ohio and the Tri-State area
Qualified Attorneys
Trial-tested, Tri-state attorneys focused on Personal Injury. From Wrongful Death to Social Security, we have the experience to handle the complexities of your claims in court.
Awards Won
Respectfully Acknowledged by peer-reviewed legal organizations and the Tri-State community for their legal expertise—earning honors for trial results, ethics, and service.
Years of Experience
Decades in WV courtrooms—60+ years of combined trial experience and resolving high-stakes cases. From wrongful death to mass torts, we know how to move cases to results.
Overview
How We Can Help
Woelfel & Woelfel is a family law firm that vigorously advocates for individuals who have been wrongfully injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. Whether you have been injured or lost a loved one in an automobile, tractor trailer or heavy machinery accident or as a result of a defective product, Woelfel and Woelfel have 60+ years combined experience recovering over $50 million in compensations.
West Virginia Personal Injury Law Firm
We maintain the same aggressive approach and dedication regardless of the severity of the injuries or potential value of the claim. Whether it is a small impact motor vehicle accident or a tractor trailer accident on the interstate, we treat our clients like family because we appreciate the impact these incidents have on people’s family, workplace and their wallet. We have an excellent track record at resolving claims outside of the courtroom but prepare in every case for trial to ensure our client’s interests are fully protected.
Talk To Us First
Every consultation is free and there is no fee until we successfully obtain a cash award. We are available for consultation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are dedicated to ALL CLAIMS in which you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death due to the actions of another person or company. This encompasses a wide variety of cases. If you are unsure if you have a claim or have any questions, it is always free to speak to a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer. Don’t hesitate to call. In any personal injury case, it is important that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected and the details of the case are preserved. We recommend talking with an insurance company only after speaking with us. We can estimate the real value of your case and work towards maximum compensation.
To speak with a personal injury attorney call Woelfel & Woelfel LLP at (304) 522-6249.
Legal History
Our Practice through the years
WV Bar Admission; Practice Begins in Huntington
Michael A. Woelfel admitted to the West Virginia Bar; begins practice in Huntington.
Southern West Virginia Jury Trials Commence
Starts trying jury cases across Southern West Virginia
$2.6M Trial Victory over Caterpillar — Cabell County
Wins a $2.6M Cabell County verdict against Caterpillar, Inc.
Clerkship and County Service → Entry Private Practice
Matthew J. Woelfel clerks for Judge O’Hanlon, serves as a Cabell County Fiduciary Commissioner, then joins private practice.
Mayo v. WVSSAC Reaches the WV Supreme Court
Firm appears before the WV Supreme Court in Mayo v. WVSSAC.
From Senator to Minority Leader: Michael Woelfel (2023)
Michael elected to the West Virginia Senate (later Minority Leader, 2023).
Opioid Epidemic Litigation for Cabell County
Counsel for the City of Huntington & Cabell County in opioid litigation against national distributors; ongoing appellate activity.
Decades of Experience, $50M+ in Results
Firm metrics cross 60+ years combined experience and $50M+ recovered for clients.
High Court Declines to Certify; Opioid Appeals Ongoing
WV Supreme Court declines to answer a certified question in the Cabell/Huntington opioid appeals; litigation proceeds.
Huntington PI Practice • Tri-State Coverage
Huntington-based PI practice serving clients statewide in WV, KY and OH.
Professional, Trial-Tested Personal Injury Counsel
Legal Expertise
60+ Years Of Litigation Experience
68%
Personal Injury
15%
Premises Liability
10%
Civil Rights
7%
Tort Litigation