Benjamin Adams, Car Accidents Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Motorcycle, and Personal Injury · 4.7/5 rating from 11 verified client reviews
AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan
Charleston, WV
Practicing car accidents in Charleston since 2010.
- 16+
- Years practicing
- 4.7 ★
- 11 client reviews
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Benjamin Adams is an attorney based in Charleston, WV. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Motorcycle, and Personal Injury. Benjamin has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 11 client reviews.
- Based in
- Charleston, WV
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- Car Accidents · Motorcycle · Personal Injury
- Handles Car Accidents, Motorcycle, and Personal Injury matters from Charleston, WV.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Benjamin Adams: Benjamin Adams is an attorney based in Charleston, WV. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Motorcycle, and Personal Injury. Benjamin has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 11 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Benjamin Adams
Benjamin concentrates on car accidents, motorcycle, personal injury, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Benjamin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Car Accidents
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Car Accidents cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Benjamin takes car accidents matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Motorcycle cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Benjamin takes motorcycle matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Benjamin takes personal injury matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Charleston, West Virginia
Benjamin takes wrongful death matters in Charleston, West Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Benjamin Adams — Over 16 years of West Virginia car accidents experience
Benjamin Adams is an attorney based in Charleston, WV. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Motorcycle, and Personal Injury. Benjamin has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 11 client reviews.
Ben Adams has represented injured people across the country since graduating from law school in 2010. Since that time, Ben has gained a reputation amongst the bench and bar for his fair and effective representation of clients. In fact, Ben is AV-Preeminent Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which signifies that a large number of his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal knowledge and experience, analytical capability, judgment, communications, and ethical standards. Beginning in 2016, Ben has been named to the West Virginia Rising Stars list the practice area of Personal Injury litigation.
Ben primarily works in the area of personal and catastrophic injuries but has extensive experience working on complex environmental contamination cases, toxic torts, products liability cases, and medical negligence cases.
In 2018, Ben was elected to Charleston City Council as an at-large member, where he served a four-year term. Since 2022 Ben has served as the duly elected City Treasurer for the City of Charleston, West Virginia. He also serves on the West Side Board of Advisors for Charleston Urban Works, an economic and community development non-profit focused on the perpetual revitalization of the city's East End and West Side, is a member of the board of FestivALL, and serves on the board of several other local non-profits. Ben is a native of Charleston and resides there with his wife and children.
How Benjamin handles car accidents matters
Ben Adams has represented injured people across the country since graduating from law school in 2010. Since that time, Ben has gained a reputation amongst the bench and bar for his fair and effective representation of clients. In fact, Ben is AV-Preeminent Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which signifies that a large number of his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence…
The kind of cases Benjamin takes
Benjamin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, motorcycle, and personal injury matters in Charleston and the surrounding West Virginia area.
Credentials
Benjamin Adams's legal education and bar admissions
Appalachian School of Law
J.D. · 2010
West Virginia University
B.A. · 2005
Jurisdictions
Benjamin's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court
2020 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2010 · ACTIVE
West Virginia
2010 · ACTIVE
Benjamin studied at J.D. in Appalachian School of Law and B.A. in West Virginia University.
Law school and academic background
Benjamin completed J.D. in Appalachian School of Law and B.A. in West Virginia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Benjamin runs in West Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Benjamin Adams
Benjamin has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Benjamin's professional memberships and bar associations
American Association for Justice Kanawha County Bar Association West Virginia Association for Justice
membership
Locations
Benjamin Adams's office in Charleston
Benjamin's primary office is at 222 Capitol Street, Suite 200A, Charleston, WV, 25301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Benjamin Adams — 4.7/5 rating from 11 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Benjamin. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Charleston.
4.7
11 client reviews
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How to hire Benjamin Adams — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Benjamin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Benjamin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Benjamin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Charleston, West Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Benjamin
Benjamin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every car accidents matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Benjamin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Benjamin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Adams
How much does it cost to hire Benjamin for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Benjamin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Benjamin offer a free consultation?
Benjamin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Benjamin's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in West Virginia typically take?
Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Benjamin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Benjamin take my case if I'm outside Charleston?
Benjamin is licensed in West Virginia. Matters governed by West Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Benjamin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Benjamin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Benjamin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Benjamin accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Benjamin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Car Accidents attorneys serving Charleston, Morgantown and Huntington in West Virginia
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