VA — The Mark Hurt Law Firm secured a $325,000 settlement on behalf of a coal miner in a workers’ compensation case involving black lung disease.
The claim involved coal workers’ pneumoconiosis and centered on the extent of the miner’s disability and eligibility for additional benefits. The case required careful evaluation of medical evidence and navigating conflicting opinions regarding the severity of the condition.
Attorney P. Heith Reynolds represented the claimant and successfully guided the matter through mediation, ultimately securing a settlement that includes both financial compensation and lifetime medical benefits. The resolution also reflects acceptance of the claimant’s federal black lung claim, which had previously been contested.
The Mark Hurt Law Firm remains committed to advocating for coal miners and injured workers, helping clients understand their rights and pursue the benefits and support they are entitled to under the law.
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With offices throughout Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia, The Mark Hurt Law Firm represents clients in workers’ compensation, black lung claims, personal injury, and wrongful death matters. The firm is dedicated to providing experienced, client-focused representation to individuals and families across Appalachia.
