Coal Mining Accidents

Kentucky Coal Mine Accident Attorneys

Helping miners and their families get the compensation they deserve

Whether it's on the surface or underground, coal mining is dangerous. Every day, miners face hazards like cave-ins or explosions, braving injury and fatality to do their jobs. If you or someone you love was injured in a surface or underground coal mining accident, Whitfield & Cox can help. Our lawyers have the ability and desire to handle the toughest and most complex cases. To speak with an experienced mining accident lawyer, call Whitfield & Cox today.

Coal Mining Accidents

We handle coal mine disaster lawsuits that involve

• Fire, including mine fire and broiler fire
• Faulty machinery, including cage falls, cage accidents, coal mining truck accidents, and crosshead falls
• Shaft mishaps, such as roof falls, dam failures, and inrush of water
• Wrongful death, including trapped miners and suffocation
• Haulage, including hauling accident and hauling injury
• Mine explosion, including gas explosion, methane explosion, and dynamite explosion
• Third-party claims of negligence from defective products or safety equipment

If you or someone you love has suffered because of lax safety measures or other carelessness, do not face the coal company alone. They will try to minimize the damage caused to you and your family. At Whitfield & Cox, we are familiar with the coal industry. We understand the needs of injured coal miners. We know that you need compensation for

• Lost wages
• Loss of consortium
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral expenses
• Hospital and medical bills

There are also all those innumerable expenses for which the injured person would pay, if he or she were able. For a lawyer who will fight hard to help you achieve your goal, contact us today.

Contact a Kentucky coal mine accident attorney for an initial consultation.