Fighting For The Rights Of Injured West Virginia Workers

Last updated on October 10, 2025

All workers throughout our state and nation have the right to a reasonably safe workplace. However, not every workplace takes the steps necessary to protect employees. Even when they do take precautions, workplace injuries are still possible.

Workers who experience an injury at work have a right to compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been involved in a workplace injury, the experienced West Virginia workplace accident lawyers at , can help you understand your rights.

What Injuries Might A Worker Experience?

All workplaces have the potential to be dangerous. Even an office worker who does not do manual labor could slip and fall, or develop a repetitive stress injury.

The risk of serious injury is much higher for those who work around heavy equipment or machinery, such as those in the construction, natural gas industry, logging or coal mining industries. Workers in these industries may experience the following:

• Falls from heights – Working at an elevated height is dangerous, and falls can do significant damage.
• Electrocution injuries – Electrocution injuries are one of the leading causes of construction worker death.
• Slips, trips and falls – Wet or slippery surfaces, unstable walking areas, the lack of proper footwear, loose cords or wires, unsecured objects, and more all increase the risk of a slip, trip or fall.
• Caught in/between machinery accidents – Being caught in or in between heavy machinery can lead to serious injuries like amputations or death.
• Falling objects – If objects overhead are not properly secured, such as metal rods being lifted by a crane, they can cause serious damage when they fall.
• Exposure to dangerous substances – The daily requirements of their job may expose workers to harmful chemicals and hazardous substances like asbestos, vinyl chloride, tetryl, pesticides and coal dust.
• Explosion- or collapse-related injuries – In the mining or natural gas industry, explosions or collapses can lead to burns, crushing injuries and other serious harm.
• Catastrophic injuries – Life-changing injuries can be caused by equipment failure or a lack of necessary safety equipment. These can include loss of limbs, head injuries, wrongful death, mesothelioma and other cancers, and occupational asthma/reactive airways disease.

At , our Charleston injury attorneys represent construction workers, coal miners, workers in the gas industry and others in dangerous industries who have been injured at work. We can help you to bring forth a personal injury claim and understand your rights regardless of the industry in which you work or the type of accident in which you’ve been involved.

If I Get Injured At Work, Can I Sue For Lost Wages?

Yes, you can sue for your lost wages from a work accident or injury. When a workplace accident occurs, it’s important that the injured person recover compensation for their losses. When the negligence of another party caused the accident, the worker may file a personal injury claim against that party. One example of this would be filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer of defective construction or mining equipment.

Can I Sue My Employer For Unsafe Working Conditions?

Suppose your employer violates known safe work standards or specific workplace safety laws. In that case, an employee may be able to file a civil suit in West Virginia.

Proving that your employer created a hazardous working environment can be complex, and these claims involve meeting additional requirements like obtaining certificates of merit from an expert. At , we handle these complicated cases. Let us put our experience to work for you.

Steps To Take After A Workplace Injury

When a worker gets hurt on the job, there are several things they should do to protect their health and protect their right to be compensated:

• Get prompt medical attention – Getting prompt medical help can help you heal and document your injuries and their cause.
• Report the injury – After getting hurt at work or after noticing the effects of a condition related to your daily work, you should report the injury to a manager or supervisor.
• Gather information and keep records – Photographs, witness statements, medical records and other information could support your personal injury claim against another at-fault party.
• Talk to a job injury lawyer – An experienced workplace accident attorney can help make the personal injury process smoother.

Call Our West Virginia Workplace Injury Lawyers Today

Being injured at work can be scary, especially when it means a disability, high medical bills and lost wages. For assistance in understanding your rights and recovering the settlement you deserve, call , today at 304-371-7894 or send us a message using the online form on our website.