Beckley West Virginia Coal Mining Accident Attorney

Coal mining has been a part of our heritage in West Virginia for over a century. Unfortunately, coal mining is a dangerous profession. Mine wall failures, roof collapses and gas explosions result in devastating consequences.

If you have been injured in a coal mine accident, contact a West Virginia Coal Mine Accident Lawyer from Forman & Rist for a free consultation. We accept all coal mine accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that we don't get paid until your case is settled or won in court.

West Virginia Underground Mine Accident Lawyer

Underground mine present unique challenges that can lead to severe accidents. Longwall mining and continuous mining are both machine-heavy methods that leave little room for error. Roof falls, rib rolls, crib failures, silica dust, equipment failures, and improper training can all lead to substantial and serious injuries. We represent West Virginia miners who have been severely injured in all types of underground mine accidents, including the following:

   + Roof falls
   + Rib rolls
   + Crib failures
   + Silica dust or coal dust injuries
   + Electrocution due to battery or electrical equipment failure
   + Coal stockpile collapse
   + Longwall shield collapse
   + Failure of underground to surface communications systems
   + Gas explosions
   + Location device failure
   + Conveyor belt malfunction and accidents
   + Longwall hydraulic failures and accidents
   + Scoop failures and accidents
   + Other mine accidents

If you have been injured in an underground coal mine accident, contact a West Virginia Coal Mine Accident Lawyer today to discuss your case. Call us toll free at 1-866-982-5299.

West Virginia Surface Mine Lawyer

Surface mine accidents are often the result of a lack of proper training by the mine operator or equipment failure. Vehicle accidents at a surface mine can cause severe injuries due to the large size of the equipment, such as excavators, bull dozers, coal trucks and shuttle cars. Equipment failures can also cause serious injury:

   + Jaw crusher failure and accidents
   + Chute and bin failures and accidents
   + Mantrip operator error and accidents
   + Drill operator error and accidents
   + Machine operator error and accidents
   + Blasting equipment failure and accidents
   + Roof bolting machine failure and accidents

If you or someone in your family has been injured in a surface mine accident, contact a West Virginia Surface Mine Lawyer at Forman & Rist to discuss your case. We will take the time to sit down and discuss all aspects of your case with you so that you are informed about your rights. We do not charge for our initial meeting and only collect a fee after we settle or win your case.

Contact a West Virginia Coal Mine Accident Lawyer from Forman & Rist to see how we can help you today.

Call us toll free at 1-866-982-5299 for a free consultation.


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