West Virginia Coal Mining Accident Attorney
Coal Mining Accident Cases in West Virginia
Coal mining accidents are devastating and change an entire life in an instant. Ultimately, it is not only victims, but also their families who suffer. If you have been affected by such an incident, the Fitzsimmons Firm can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. In practice since 1978, they have achieved a stellar record of successful case results, driven by their genuine desire to help their clients achieve the brightest future possible.
Accidents which occur at a coal mining site can typically include coal truck accidents, coal stockpile collapse, defective equipment, electrocution, explosions and fires, methane gas explosions, and surface mining accidents. A West Virginia coal mining accident lawyer familiar with these types of cases can effectively investigate the facts to build hard-hitting arguments in support of their client's claim. If you or a loved one has suffered due to burn injuries, crush injuries, roof collapse, longwall accidents or safety & MSHA violations, talk to an attorney right away. If you have lost a loved one in this tragic manner, you may file a wrongful death claim.
Seeking Compensation for Your Coal Mining Accident
When you are facing the pain and suffering and financial strain that follows a coal mining accident, you need a seasoned legal team fighting for your rights. The firm's results speak for themselves, for example:
- More than 100 million dollar plus settlements and verdicts
- More than 47 two million dollar plus settlements and verdicts
- More than 38 three million dollar plus settlements and verdicts
- More than 21 five million dollar plus settlements and verdicts
- A $27 million settlement for a construction accident which was one of the largest wrongful death settlements in West Virginia and settled after the plaintiff's opening statement
- A $25 million settlement for a coal mine explosion
- A $5.4 mission settlement for an electrocution death
- A $3.5 million settlement for a crane accident
Whether by negotiation or at trial, the skilled legal team has the experience and proven record to represent you and fight for you and your rights against large companies and corporate lawyers. Our firm is accomplished and recognized as one throughout the area, and are AV rated as "preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, a respected peer review rating service. Attorneys from the firm have served as lead counsel in over 50 published cases and some of the decisions they have achieved have changed the law in West Virginia. The firm offers a free initial consultation so you can get the information you need about your claim or lawsuit.
Contact a West Virginia coal mining accident lawyer for help pursuing the compensation and damages you deserve.