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Colorado Oilfield Injury Lawyers

Colorado Oilfield Injury Lawyers

Working in an oilfield can be one of the most dangerous jobs a person takes on. However, when you do suffer injuries, you may be entitled to specific types of compensation and benefits. With help from our experienced Colorado oilfield injury lawyers at Kemmy Law Firm, you can be sure all at-fault parties will be brought to justice and compelled to compensate you fairly for your suffering.

Learn what to expect from your oilfield injury claims and how much you could be awarded when you contact our office for a free consultation. 

You can reach us through our online contact form or by phone at (830) 264-6297 to start working on your case today.

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The Kemmy Difference

We have a saying that goes "When you hire the Kemmy Law Firm, you don't just hire one lawyer, you hire a team of lawyers." Tom Kemmy is an award-winning and board certified personal injury lawyer who has been practicing injury law since 1986. His sons are experienced personal injury lawyers and former prosecutors that represented the State of Texas against murderers, thieves, drug traffickers, and violent criminals. We put our combined experience and knowledge in the pursuit of one goal, to win and obtain maximum justice for our client. 

Oilfield Injury Claims Across Colorado

There are multiple oilfields located strategically across Colorado. Our team at Kemmy Law Firm, is prepared to handle your oilfield accident claim no matter which oilfield your injuries occurred at. Some of the different oilfields located in Colorado include but are not limited to the following:

  • Yellow Creek
  • West Side Canal
  • Spenson
  • Spelunker
  • Solo Lobo & Pedro
  • Second Wind
  • San Juan Basin
  • Saber
  • Rangely Southwest Raton Basin
  • Rangely Weber
  • Rangely Mancos
  • Piceance Niobrara
  • Papoose Canyon
  • Mildred
  • $20 MILLION Oil and gas case involving significant economic harm
  • $19.4 MILLION Jury Verdict Wrongful Death of an elderly woman at Assisted Living facility.
  • $13.5 MILLION Jury Verdict Patient paralyzed after nurses failed to tell a doctor about a change in condition
  • $8 MILLION Young college student suffers brain injury from negligent conduct
  • $7.5 MILLION West texas woman becomes brain injured when basic safety rules were not followed
  • $6.2 MILLION Jury Verdict Marine veteran suffers catastrophic harm after a dangerous fall

Oilfield Accident Damages

There are a wide array of damages that could be paid out in your oilfield accident, depending on the specific details of your case. For many oilfield workers who suffered injuries, you may be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits.

Since Colorado law mandates that all employers carry workers’ compensation protection coverage, you may be able to recover for the following:

  • Your medical bills
  • Costs of going back to school or obtaining further job training
  • Disability benefits to replace a portion of your lost income
  • Death benefits to surviving family members of deceased oilfield workers

There are certain instances in which employers may not have the insurance coverage needed or you may not qualify for workers’ comp benefits. If this is the case, you may have the option of filing a third-party liability claim. Your personal injury lawyer will need to show that someone else’s negligence contributed to your oilfield accident injuries.

In filing a third-party liability personal injury claim, you may be able to seek compensation for both economic damages and non-economic damages, some of which could include:

  • Loss of income
  • Loss of employee benefits, including paid time off and health insurance
  • Costs of your current and future medical expenses
  • Disfigurement, skin scarring, and dismemberment
  • Diminished earning capacity
  • Professional reputational damages
  • Emotional distress and mental anguish
  • Fear, embarrassment, shame, anticipation, and shock
  • Physical pain and chronic suffering
  • Diminished quality of life and loss of consortium
We Know the Stakes The Kemmy Experience

All of our clients have families of their own. They are decent, hardworking people, and come to uswith complex business issues or because their lives have been changed by a catastrophic injury.

Fatal Oilfield Accidents

If you lost a loved one in a fatal Colorado oilfield accident, you may have additional opportunities for financial relief. By filing a wrongful death claim, you may have the right to recoup certain types of economic and non-economic damages. You must be sure you have the authority to file the claim as well. Your attorney can review your relationship to the decedent to determine whether you have that right.

If you were interested in filing a wrongful death claim for a fatal oilfield accident, you must do so before the two-year statute of limitations expires according to Colorado Revised Statute Section 13–80–102. Failure to file your claim within two years of the decedent’s death means you will lose your right to have your case heard at trial.

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Oilfield Accident Claims Process

The process for recovering compensation after an oilfield accident is relatively simple when you have an experienced personal injury lawyer at Kemmy Law Firm advocating for you. Here is a general idea of what to expect:

  • Your attorney will investigate to gather evidence and establish liability
  • Your lawyer goes over the details of your case to determine whether you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits
  • Your lawyer files a claim with the workers’ comp insurance provider if applicable
  • Your oilfield accident lawyer determines whether you have the right to pursue the claim and files necessary court documents
  • Your attorney negotiates with insurance adjusters and liable parties to obtain a settlement outside of court
  • We bring your case to court if we are unable to get the insurance company or liable party to compensate you fairly for your damages

Oilfield Injuries & Safety Regulations

  • Safety Regulations on an Oilfield

    Some of the different types of safety regulations oilfield workers in Colorado should be prepared to follow include:

    • Blowout prevention equipment being installed and tested
    • Constant well control
    • CPR-trained individual and first aid kits at worksites
    • Emergency eye and body wash stations
    • Equipment cleaning and maintenance requirements
    • Fall protection gear for work 10 feet above the lower surface
    • Hard hats, eye protection, and safety-toe footwear requirements
    • Hazardous substances properly labeled
    • Immediate accident and injury reporting and treatment
    • Immediate worker supervision
    • Loose or flammable clothing, jewelry that can be snagged, and loose hair prohibited
    • Minimum equipment and machinery standards
    • Minimum training requirements
    • Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including hearing and respiratory protection
    • Rig floor supervision
    • Vehicle minimum distance requirements
  • Common Oilfield Accidents

    Our team of Colorado oilfield accident attorneys are prepared to help gas and oil workers who have been involved in any of the following types of oil field accidents:

    • Struck by object accidents
    • Slip and falls
    • Poisoning incidents
    • Personal protection equipment (PPE) failures
    • Other transportation accidents
    • Oil well fires
    • Oil well blowouts
    • Oil truck accidents
    • Machinery and equipment malfunctions
    • Hazardous material exposure
    • Falls from heights
    • Drilling accidents
  • Common Oilfield Injuries

    Some of the most common types of injuries you might suffer from while working on an oilfield include the following:

    • Chemical burn injuries
    • Crush injuries
    • Facial and dental injuries
    • Bone fractures
    • Neck and back injuries, including herniated discs, ruptured discs, and fractured vertebrae
    • Respiratory injuries
    • Severe lacerations
    • Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
    • Torn ligaments, tendons, and muscles
    • Traumatic brain injuries
    • Traumatic or surgical amputations
    • Vision or hearing loss
    • Whiplash

Contact Kemmy Law Firm Today

Oilfield accident injuries can destroy victims’ lives. You must identify all the at-fault parties in your case so you can recover the compensation you need.

Start working on your insurance claims and civil lawsuits as soon as today when you schedule your free consultation with our experienced Colorado oilfield injury lawyers at Kemmy Law Firm

You can fill out our convenient contact form or call us at (830) 264-6297 to schedule your no-cost, risk-free consultation today.

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    Everyone we worked with was amazing. They were so patient and explained everything in detail. They worked with my mom and then when she passed away the game plan changed and they made sure to explain everything. We were blessed to have them on our team. I would highly recommend them.

    - Dora M.
  • "Nick was very open and transparent."

    Mr. Kemmy comes from good stock and was referred to us by one of the best. And if he's good enough for him to lay his reputation on the line, he's good enough for me. Nick was very open and transparent, and shared some of our frustrations. We were very please with him representing us. Thanks again Nick.

    - Richard G.
  • "Showed a deep understanding of my personal situation and demonstrated empathy."

    Ben Kemmy and his awesome staff showed a deep understanding of my personal situation and demonstrated empathy throughout the legal process. This helped me a great deal to get through this difficult time. I recommend Kemmy Law Firm to all who need the services .

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    I honestly got to say Tom and Danny got to be two of the best attorneys in the state of Texas I was injured in the oilfield accident about 3 years ago and they fought for me in my case like some sharks hands down best attorneys out there not only were they my lawyers they became like family thanks Kemmy law firm
    - Jeremiah L.
  • "I wholeheartedly endorse Kemmy Law without reservation."
    Working with Tom and Nick Kemmy on my case was a far better experience than I expected going in. They were thoughtful and listened to what I had to say. It was also gratifying that Kemmy Law Firm is truly a family affair with the Dad, Thomas, four sons and a daughter in law, Nick's wife, working together. If you're looking for legal representation, I wholeheartedly endorse Kemmy Law without reservation.
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    We could not be more satisfied with Kemmy Law Firm. They represented us, and especially my father with respect and efficiency and earned every bit of what the law allowed. This helped my mother more than I can articulate. I would recommend the Kemmy Law Firm 100 times out of 100.

    - Iaz P.

    Let Our Family Protect Yours

    When you work with us at Kemmy Law Firm, you are working with a family run firm with more than 50 years of combined experience.

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