Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys in Hobbs, NM

Why Choose the Kemmy Law Firm?

We’re not just a law firm whose trial lawyers have 50 years’ combined experience, we’re a family and we treat our clients as such. We love our work and have the resources to take on big insurance companies to ensure that your long-term needs are met.

Our number one goal is to make things right for you and your family.

Our firm, unlike some others, doesn’t work with a high volume of cases. In fact, we limit the cases we do take because offering you high quality, personal service is how we expect to be treated. We take fewer, higher-quality cases so you can feel like the only client we have.

At the Kemmy Law Firm, you’ll be kept informed, your interests will always come first, and you can rest assured that your case will be handled with compassion and understanding.

Brain Injury Cases We Handle

We represent clients with brain injuries caused by all kinds of accidents. These injuries include:

• Concussions: Brain injuries caused by the interior of the skull
• Acquired brain injuries (ABI): They are caused by toxic exposure, infections or traumatic injuries to the brain which may cause strokes, internal bleeding or lack of oxygen
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)

Brain injuries are often caused by traumatic accidents:

• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Vehicle collisions with pedestrians and bicyclists
• Workplace accidents
• Oilfield accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Slips and falls
• Cases of neglect

When it comes to brain injuries, these aren’t “cookie-cutter” cases. Each case has its own contributing factors, causes, and level of injury. The harm suffered, the circumstances leading up to it, and the negligence that caused it are all unique. We focus our attention on individual clients, their cases, and the outcomes they need to see.

Brain Injury Symptoms and Terms

You may suffer TBI symptoms right after the accident or it may take time for them to present.

The symptoms of moderate to severe TBI include:

• Being unconscious for several minutes to hours
• Persistent headache or one that gets worse
• Vomiting or nausea
• Convulsions or seizures
• One or both pupils of the eyes are dilated
• Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears
• Inability to wake up after sleeping
• Weakness or numbness in fingers and toes
• Lost coordination
• Profound confusion
• Agitation or combativeness
• Slurred speech

If you suffered a serious brain injury, here are terms you should understand:

• Skull fracture: Any break in the cranial bone, or skull, caused by an impact or a blow to the head that’s strong enough to break the bone
• Post-concussion syndrome: A medical problem lasting after a head injury, possibly weeks to months. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, sleep disruption, psychological impacts (depression, irritability, anxiety) and cognitive issues involving memory, concentration, and thinking
• Brain bleeding or hemorrhage: A type of stroke caused by an artery in the brain bursting and causing localized bleeding, killing brain cells
• Brain swelling: Swelling, or edema, is a natural result of trauma. If the brain swells too much it can cause serious injuries or death because there’s little room for it within the skull.
• Brain damage: An injury causing the destruction or deterioration of brain cells. A severe brain injury may cause life-altering problems and permanent disabilities

Our Brain Injury Lawyers Will Identify Who is Responsible

A key reason to investigate an accident is to prove who is at fault. We look at police reports, government agency investigations, gather security camera footage, visit the accident scene, talk to our clients and witnesses.

When necessary, we will hire an accident reconstructionist to recreate the conditions that caused your injury. Based on what we find and the applicable law, we’ll determine who should be held responsible for the accident and injuries.

Next, we will contact that party, their insurance company, or their attorney. They may deny liability for factual or legal reasons or due to policy limits or exclusions. They may also offer a low-ball settlement, hoping the case will go away.

Brain Injury Compensation

Through an insurance claim or lawsuit, a brain injury lawyer in Hobbs, NM will fight for you to recover your:

• Out of Pocket Expenses
• Past and Future Medical Bills
• Lost Wages and Employment Benefits
• Past and Future Pain and Suffering
• Past and Future Mental Anguish
• Disfigurement
• Physical Limitation
• Reduced Earning Capacity
• Loss of Consortium

It’s also common for brain injury victims to live in institutions for long periods or permanently. The cost of treating and caring for someone who is seriously brain damaged can be astronomical, and few families have the resources to pay for necessary care. A personal injury claim may be the best option for ensuring a loved one has what they need.

Fatal Brian Injuries in New Mexico

Tragically, sometimes brain injuries are fatal. The victim may never wake up and pass away shortly after the accident. He or she may also live on in a vegetative state and pass away sometime later, due to. complications or infections.

The next of kin may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit after a brain injury. This may enable the family to recover the costs they’ve paid (including home modifications and job training), funeral expenses, pain and suffering and if the negligence was extreme enough, punitive damages to punish the party and deter others from making the same mistakes.

The Kemmy Law Firm has considerable experience in these emotionally intense, complex, high stakes cases. After decades of helping the injured and their families, our lawyers understand what your family is going through and what it takes to win.

New Mexico Brain Injury Claims

A brain injury claim caused by the negligence of another is normally first presented to the insurance company of the party responsible with a settlement demand. The insurance company may seek more information and have its own experts review the evidence.

In most cases, negotiations will take place, and a mediator (a neutral third party) may help the parties reach a resolution. If progress isn’t made, and a satisfactory settlement isn’t reached, we will file a lawsuit and start litigating.

We are aggressive negotiators, and thanks to our courtroom and claims experience, we understand New Mexico’s negligence law and what juries respond to. This is highly effective in getting large insurance companies to treat your claim seriously. If an insurance company refuses to offer what’s fair, they know we may present medical experts in court to testify as to the severity and impact of your injuries, along with other evidence that supports your side of the story.

New Mexico Statute of Limitations

The New Mexico statute of limitations is three years from the accident, so, with rare exceptions, the plaintiff needs to file legal claims against the defendant within that time frame. Missing that deadline, in all likelihood, will be the end of your case.

Don’t wait nearly that long to contact our office so we can get your case moving forward.

We Take TBI Cases to Trial and Win

We are successful negotiators because we prepare for trial and the insurance companies know that. An important part of litigation is called discovery, where both sides offer information, documents, and testimony. It’s a critical time where both parties “put their cards on the table” so both know the strengths and weaknesses of the case and understand your case’s true settlement value.

Insurance companies often start by offering less but over time most come to their senses. Normally both sides compromise, though we make sure you will recover what you need in the long run.

The Kemmy Law Firm has an impressive record of obtaining substantial verdicts and settlements for our clients. If insurance companies won’t cooperate – we have the skill and resources to bring any case to trial and win.