THE FEDERAL BLACK LUNG PROGRAM
IN WEST VIRGINIA
THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS ACT OF 1973 FOR COAL MINERS
In 1973, the Black Lung Benefits Act was passed and required monthly payments and medical benefits to coal miners who were completely disabled from black lung disease acquired during employment. This law also requires coal companies to provide monthly benefits to a coal miner’s dependent survivors if the black lung caused his or her death. If you are afflicted by black lung disease that was caused by coal mining and would like to file a claim, contact the law offices of G. Todd Houck in Beckley, WV, and Mullens, WV, as soon as possible.
BENEFITTING COAL MINERS WHO SUFFER FROM BLACK LUNG
As a section of workers’ compensation for coal miners, the federal black lung program is specifically designed to benefit coal miners who are disabled, or who have died because of black lung contracted during employment. Knowing this, there are many people eligible to receive these benefits, but are either unaware or without proper legal counsel to navigate the process. If you are in need of legal advice, representation, or any other type of legal support when it comes to black lung and other respiratory illnesses, call Todd Houck and his team today!
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SUFFERING FROM PNEUMOCONIOSIS, OR BLACK LUNG?
CALL LAWYER TODD HOUCK!
Pneumoconiosis, or black lung disease, can develop into progressive massive fibrosis and is considered to be advanced-stage black lung. Only those who are completely disabled by black lung are eligible for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act, so if you or a loved one is suffering from the disease, call (304) 250-7115 today. We offer free initial consultations for all of our clients, so there is nothing to lose!
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