Miners’ Health & Safety
what we do
Black Lung Benefits Litigation
We provide free legal representation and case support to miners and widows pursuing federal black lung benefits. We also work closely with black lung advocates, and push for stronger federal health and safety protections and enforcement that holds companies accountable.
If you are seeking help with a claim, visit our black lung benefits information page, or call us at 606-633-3929.
Mine Safety Litigation
Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center works to improve safety conditions for miners in the Appalachian coalfields.
Primarily, ACLC represents miners who suffer workplace discrimination for making safety complaints. These cases are brought under Section 105(c) of the Mine Act, which makes it illegal for a company to retaliate against a miner through harassment, discipline or discharge for engaging in protected safety activities on the job.
Black Lung Associations Support
Black Lung Associations are situated throughout Central Appalachia. These groups work to educate, advocate, and engage their communities to benefit coal miners, families, and communities affected by black lung disease.
Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center works alongside chapters located in Kentucky and Virginia, and are connected with chapters throughout West Virginia.
Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center is consistently working to ensure the success of black lung associations across the region. We also assist miners and widows with filing federal black lung benefits claims.
If you would like to learn more about starting a chapter in your area, to join an existing chapter, or if you have a question about the federal black lung benefits process, please call 606-633-3929.
