West Virginia Coal Mining Accident Attorney

Coal Mining Accidents

For more than a hundred years, coal mining has been part of the heritage of West Virginia. All those who work in or around the industry know its dangers. When the inherent risks are made worse through negligence, coal mining accidents occur and miners get injured or killed. Many of these incidents could have been avoided had mining regulations and related laws been strictly followed by mining companies and those in charge of miner health and safety. The Fitzsimmons Firm has worked for over 3 decades to preserve the rights of hard-working individuals and their families who have been injured through the wrongful conduct of others. Since the firm's inception, their attorneys have been leaders in developing laws which protect and compensate injured people. If you or a loved one has been injured or suffered a wrongful death in a coal mining accident, an accomplished West Virginia coal mining accident lawyer from the firm is ready to aggressively pursue justice in your case.

Areas of Interest

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Coal Truck Accidents When coal truck drivers fail to obey the rules and regulations of driving large vehicles, the consequences can be harsh on innocent victims. Failing to do regular and sufficient vehicle maintenance, improperly loaded trucks and drunk or drugged driving can all lead to injury or death. Those harmed need legal protection and financial assistance to recover from their injuries. Click here to find out about the firm's representation for individuals injured in coal truck accidents...

Coal Stockpile Collapse The heavy weight of coal mining equipment, coupled with the vibrations caused by its use can bring about a condition in which a stockpile of coal collapses. These accidents can result in many types of injuries or the death of a miner. The firm knows the safety precautions which should attend taking coal from a stockpile and what is required if a collapse occurs. Read more about coal stockpile collapse...

Defective Equipment An already dangerous environment is made worse by equipment that is defective, either in its manufacture or design or by improper maintenance. By thorough investigation and hard-hitting legal action, the true cause of an accident from defective equipment can be found and those responsible held accountable for their actions. Learn more about defective equipment...

Electrocution Injuries from electrocution can be severe, requiring a lengthy recovery period. Electrocution is also a main cause of death involving miners. If injury or a wrongful death is brought about through safety and MSHA violations, the firm is ready to take a tough stance on the worker's behalf. Their attorneys have already obtained a $5.4 million settlement in one electrocution case which resulted in death. Read more about electrocution...

Explosions and Fires A large portion of miner injury and deaths can be attributed to fires and explosions but with correct detection and suppression systems being utilized, these incidents could be significantly reduced. One of the firm's cases, involving a coal mining explosion, has resulted in a $25 million dollar settlement for the plaintiff. Click here for more information on coal mining explosions and fires...

Methane Gas Explosions Small amounts of heat can trigger a methane gas explosion in a coal mine. This situation is made worse when a gas explosion throws coal dust into the air which, in turn, also explodes. The final result can be injury and death to coal miners. Safety measures can and should prevent this sort of catastrophe from occurring and when these are not in place or used, the firm's attorneys go to work to seek compensation for those who were wrongfully injured. Read more about methane gas explosions...

Surface Mining Accidents Miners know that surface mining presents its own unique set of dangers that require stringent safety measures. Defective equipment or machinery, industrial accidents, exposure to toxic chemicals, inhalation of silica dust and other hazards can cause injury to surface miners. A coal miner can quickly find themselves unable to make a wage and with large medical bills that must be paid. Read more about surface mining accidents...

Contact a West Virginia coal mining accident attorney to learn more about the rights of coal miners who have been wrongfully injured while on the job.