Mining Accidents

West Virginia's coal mining industry is a cornerstone of the state's economy. However, this essential industry comes with inherent dangers. Coal miners face a variety of risks underground, from roof collapses to equipment malfunctions. Knowing your legal rights in...

A proposed new federal regulation that would help protect West Virginia's coal miners from black lung has been a long time coming. It was 49 years ago that the CDC first recommended that miners be exposed to no more than 50 micrograms of silica dust per cubic meter of...