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Black Lung Disease is one of the most dreaded conditions plaguing many American communities in the 21st century. Even with advancements in coal mining, safety procedures, and healthcare, black lung disease still manages to claim hundreds of lives each year. A great many of these deaths could have been prevented if only the safety equipment fulfilled its sole duty by protecting the air these people need.
Unfortunately, many respirator masks that allegedly filter out coal dust fail in their most basic function. In 2003, miners in Kentucky filed suits against five major respirator manufacturers because of widespread failure of safety precautions that caused many miners to develop black lung disease.
If you are a miner who now suffers from black lung disease, or are a family who lost a loved one to this heartbreaking condition, you have rights. Your defective respirator may be responsible for your ill health, and if so you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. Let a team of dedicated and experienced lawyers help you fight for the answers that you deserve.
