Despite the president championing the rights of this industry, deep shaft coal mining work in perhaps the most dangerous occupation in modern history. Due to the depth of these mines, workers often have to go dozens of miles into the ground in order to extract this valuable resource, and various factors need to be perfectly aligned to ensure their safety and overall wellbeing. For instance, due to the likelihood of collapse, the earth above must be held back by engineered supports, and methane gas which naturally seeps from coal seams must be accurately monitored, as well as workers must have the necessary PPE to stop them from inhaling lung destroying coal dust, a well-documented condition which takes time to form. When a catastrophe occurs in the deep coal mines of our country, chances are someone above the workers did not do their job in the manner in which it was supposed to be carried out.

Injuries are almost always due to the breach of a legal duty of care by supervisor, management or superiors that did not due their due diligence with regard to miner safety; they may have for instance asked workers to ignore dangerously toxic levels of methane and keep working, not provide them with face masks and other vital PPE as a means of cutting costs, and even defer roof support in order to reach certain production goals, all at the expense of miners. It therefore comes as no surprise when injuries occur because as a best coal miner injury attorney firm, we’ve seen it all and unfortunately, companies such as BHP, Vale and Rio Tinto consider your injuries as the cost of doing business.

If you were catastrophically injured while working inside a coal mine or you lost a loved one to the same, you have rights that will allow you to not only hold the company and related contractors accountable via the justice system, but also to receive fair and complete compensation that can run into the hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars – read on to find out just how we can help facilitate this on your behalf as your best coal mining injury law firm.

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Are you looking for an injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced, countrywide personal-injury attorneys at McCready Law have combined experience spanning over 90 years where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans from all corners of the country as well as from various socioeconomic backgrounds, helping them recover money damages after getting injured on account of the negligent actions of other individuals or large corporations.

To date, we have recovered over $260 million and counting for our clients, and our success is due to a number of factors such as personally handling all claims that come into the firm and not letting paralegals or inexperienced legal assistants work on them as seen in most law firms, our commitment in making sure that we put a capable and aggressive team for each claim made of physicians, investigators as well as industry-respected experts, as well as not being afraid to litigate claims in a court of law if we believe the client deserves maximum compensation based on your injuries or the actions of the defendant.

We also work with a team of well-renowned experts in the medical, investigative, forensic, and accounting fields in order to come up with a case replete with objective evidence, medical rationale for your injuries tying them to the accident and the defendant’s negligence as well as quantifying your injuries by way of compensable damages to ensure you get the compensation you truly deserve. We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we have nationwide reach thanks to our vast and trusted network of referral attorneys. Last but not least is the fact that we take on all cases on a contingency-fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf.

How and Why do Deep Shaft Coal Mining Injuries Occur?

Here are some of the preventable ways in which deep shaft mining can injure or kill workers:

1. Roof and rib falls: This is undoubtedly and unfortunately the most common cause of death in underground coal mining; the roof and sides of a mining site are always under immense gravitational pressure and as a result, mesh, roof bolts and other support systems must be in place to hold the pressure. If the company decides to cut corners, areas of known geological instability may come crashing down on unsuspecting workers, burying them alive or crushing their heads or spinal cords
2. Coal dust and methane explosions – Coal seams naturally produce methane gas, and as a contingency, mining operations require the installation of fans that can blow the gas away from the site. If the company decides to operate the fans at reduced speed or even cut down on their number in order to save on electricity, the methane accumulates to dangerous levels and all it takes is the spark from a rock striking metal to ignite the gas, leading to an explosion that travels the entire length of the mine, catastrophically burning everyone in its wake
3. Black lung disease or coal workers’ pneumoconiosis – This progressive, silent disease is caused by inhaling coal dust which has been shown to destroy lung tissue, leading to progressive massive fibrosis that can end in respiratory failure, heart failure and even premature death. While coal dust cannot be prevented, it can definitely be protected against via dust control which includes things like proper ventilation, water sprays and the use of personal respirators, measures that the coal mining company may cut down on in order to save money at the expense of your life and wellbeing.

Who’s Responsible for My Coal Mining Injuries or Illness?

When it comes to recovering compensation for coal mining injuries and occupational illnesses, we go to work at holding to account various entities that have the most control and the deepest pockets. This often includes the global mining corporation for gross negligence, the engineering firm if they ignored or did not perform exhaustive geological assessments, the local mining operating companies and many more who had a hand in the perpetuating the culture of negligence that led to your illness or severe injuries.

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If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injuries—crush injuries, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, severe burns, or permanent lung disease—while working in a deep shaft coal mine, McCready Law has your back — simply give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can speak with one of our experienced and attentive injury attorneys regardless of where you are in the country. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation and nothing to sign. Thank you for choosing McCready Law; we look forward to helping you get the justice and compensation you deserve.