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Appalachian Citizens' Law Center

We Fight for Justice in the Coalfields

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Federal Black Lung Benefits Litigation

We provide free legal services to black lung victims and widows  in federal black lung benefits cases and related litigation. We  advocate for strengthened federal regulations that prevent  over-exposure to coal and silica dust by demanding lower  personal exposure limits and submitting comments to relevant regulatory agencies.

Additionally, we act as a resource to communities affected by  black lung disease as well as to the professional communities  that support them by providing information and guidance  regarding changes to black lung law, policies and medical  research. We work to ensure a future where coal companies protect  miners from over-exposure to coal and silica dust.

Black lung is a latent and progressive disease.

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Black Lung Associations

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.

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Mine Safety

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.

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  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Staff & Board
    • Internships & Fellowships
    • Job Openings
    • Contact
    • Financials
  • What We Do
    • Environmental Justice
    • Miners’ Health & Safety
    • Policy & Research
    • Advocacy
  • Get Help
    • Federal Black Lung Benefits
    • Black Lung Associations
    • Environmental Problems
    • Mine Safety Discrimination
  • Take Action
  • News
  • DONATE TO FLOOD RECOVERY

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