Representing Injured Coal Miners
With 297 mines, West Virginia is second only to Wyoming in mining the coal that powers this nation. West Virginia coal mines produced 158,257 tons of coal in 2000, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Every West Virginian knows that coal mining is a dangerous business. The worst mining disaster in U.S. history happened in Monongah in 1907, when 362 miners died in a mine explosion. Safety has improved, and injuries and fatalities have declined significantly since that time. However, tragic accidents still occur.
Protecting Your Interests
If you were injured in a mining accident, contact the attorneys of Carrico Law Offices. Coal mining injury cases can be complicated. We will protect your interests as we lead you through the legal process.
Our lawyers will review your case carefully. We understand the nature of coal mining and the risks workers endure. We also know the safety regulations mine operators must follow. If your injury was the result of the deliberate intent of your employer, you may be entitled to a financial recovery that far exceeds workers' compensation benefits.
We represent miners who have suffered all kinds of on-the-job injuries, including those involving:
- Falls
- Crush injuries
- Electrocution
- Explosions
- Defective equipment
- Wrongful death
- Exposure to toxins
Don't suffer in silence. The mining company and its insurance companies have lawyers representing them. Shouldn't you have someone on your side? The workplace injury attorneys of Carrico Law Offices will fight for you and your family.
From offices in Charleston, our attorneys represent victims of mining accidents in Kanawha County and throughout West Virginia.
