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Charleston WV Coal Mining Accident Lawyer

Coal mine accidents have unfortunately been a part of the history of West Virginia.  Disasters like Sago and the Upper Big Branch have left families of miners devastated, especially because these accidents could have been prevented.  

Rist Law Offices represents coal miners and their families throughout West Virginia in serious coal mine accident cases.  We understand how serious accidents can leave a family with severe financial and emotional strain, and we work tirelessly for coal mine families to ensure that their legal rights are protected.   

It is important after a coal mine accident happens to get as much information as possible about the mine and how the company that owns the mine was operating.  When we work on a mine accident case, we hire investigators and mine safety experts to get to the bottom of why an accident occurred and to prepare a case for trial.  It is not enough to simply file a case and hope that the companies will settle.  Coal companies are always represented by some of the largest law firms in West Virginia and they are paid to prevent large verdicts from occurring.    

Our office handles all types of West Virginia coal mine accident cases, including:

• Roof falls
• Rib rolls
• Crib failures
• Electrocution
• Explosions
• Longwall shield collapse
• Location devise failures
• Ongoing safety or violation issues
• Conveyor belt accidents
• Longwall accidents
• Scoop accidents
• Mantrip accidents
• Other mine accidents

Getting help with a West Virginia Coal Mine Accident

We handle all West Virginia coal mining accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee unless your case is settled or won in court. There is never a charge to meet with an injured miner or a miner's family, and we will schedule weekend appointments anywhere, including at a miner's home, to discuss a case.  All information is kept strictly confidential.  

To speak to a WV Coal Mine Accident Lawyer, or to set up a free consultation, call us toll free at 866-982-5299. 

We represent injury and car accident victims in Charleston, West Virginia, as well as the surrounding cities of Beckley, Oak Hill, Teays Valley, Cross Lanes, Madison, Logan, Williamson, Ripley, Parkersburg, Clay, Fayetteville, Princeton, Sissonville, Huntington, St. Albans, Pinch, and Gassaway.