Coal Mining
If you are injured at work in a coal mine, it can be physically and psychologically distressing, and you may be entitled to compensation. We have the expertise to help you if you have been injured while working underground, in a pit top or an open cut mine. We know coal miners work in a particularly risky and harsh environment.
Having worked with miners for over 40 years we have the knowledge to understand the circumstances of an accident and to determine the best way forward to ensure maximum compensation.
Your rights in the mining industry
Employee rights in the mining industry in the case of an accident usually fall into 2 types of claim:
Category 1 – Workers Compensation
You may be entitled to workers compensation through the coal miners insurance scheme in NSW if you suffer an injury at work or on the way to or from work:
- weekly payments of compensation usually to 1 year after you are eligible for the Aged Pension. In some cases you are entitled to this for the rest of your life
- medical and treatment expenses for the rest of your life
- lump sum payments for loss of use or of efficient use of body parts. You may be entitled to more than one claim if the injury becomes worse
- lump sum payments for pain and suffering. You may be entitled to more than one claim if this increases over time.
Category 2 – Common law claims
In the case your employer was negligent, you may be able to sue for damages through a common law claim. You may be entitled to lump sum damages for past and future wage loss, past and future medical treatment expenses, loss of superannuation and part and future care, yard and household assistance.
We work closely with mining engineers to make sure we get the best outcome for you.
Reach out to our experts in coal mining cases today on on (02) 4941 8999 (Newcastle) or (02) 4343 7000 (Central Coast) or via our enquiry form. In a free no-obligation consultation we will assess your case and work to get you the best possible outcome.