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Hospital Negligence

Medical Negligence Lawyers in Hobbs, NM

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide an accepted standard of care and causes injury, illness, or loss of life. Also called medical malpractice, you could be entitled to compensation if sub-standard care harmed you or a loved one.

What Is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence describes sub-standard care that harms a patient’s health. This level of care is determined by what a prudent, similarly skilled, and educated health professional would provide in comparable circumstances.

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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. 

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    How Common Is Medical Negligence?

    According to a study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins, medical negligence is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Only cancer and heart disease take the lives of more Americans than medical malpractice.

    Medical mistakes account for more than 250,000 deaths every year. Countless more patients suffer injuries, illnesses, and complications, many of them preventable. Medical negligence can create long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial harm.

    • $20 MILLION Oil and gas case involving significant economic harm
    • $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
    • $6 MILLION Children who were abused by an employee of a company that was entrusted with the care of children

      Types of Medical Negligence

      The most common types of medical negligence are:

      To be considered medical negligence, a doctor (or other licensed healthcare professional) must fail to use their knowledge and experience to uphold the standard accepted level of care.

      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.

      What are Standards of Care?

      Standards of care are the professional and medical guidelines for healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive consistent, competent medical care. Standards of care incorporate the degree of care and skill and available medical knowledge.

      Specific standards of care may vary according to a provider’s specialty. For example, a sports medicine doctor has a different definition and expectation of care than an emergency room physician.

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      Damages You Could Recover

      Each case is different, but many medical negligence claims pursue compensation for damages such as:

      • Medical care and treatment (current and future)
      • Rehabilitation and skilled nursing
      • Prescriptions and medical equipment
      • Adaptive devices and necessary changes to your home (for example, wheelchair accessible)
      • Lost pay
      • Disability
      • Disfigurement
      • Pain and suffering
      • Loss of consortium or affection
      • Wrongful death

      Call Today for a Free Consultation

      The Kemmy Law Firm has recovered over $50 million in damages for clients harmed by negligent doctors or hospitals. We aggressively pursue compensation and justice for clients throughout New Mexico.

      There are no upfront fees, and you owe us nothing unless you recover compensation. Contact the Kemmy Law Firm today to find out how our medical negligence lawyers can help you or a loved one.

      Call (830) 264-6297 or contact us online for a free, no-risk consultation.

      • "You could not hire a better attorneys than the Kemmy's."

        My husband was involved in an industrial accident & we hired the Kemmy law firm to represent him with that case. You could not hire a better attorneys than the Kemmy's. They went above & beyond to help him get what he deserved. If you are searching for a lawyer in Texas you need to hire them!!!

        - Colleen B.
      • "Very easy to talk to, sincerely cared about my situation."
        I was involved in an accident and was injurred. My co-worker recommended Seamus from Kemmy Law. I am so greatful that I followed through with the recommendation. He was very easy to talk to, sincerely cared about my situation, and kept me informed with the process, just all around amazing! Thank you Seamus!!!
        - Holly O.
      • "They were so patient and explained everything in detail."

        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 .

        - Jim P.
      • "Not only were they my lawyers they became like family."
        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.
        - Jerry G.
      • "I would recommend the Kemmy Law Firm 100 times out of 100."

        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.

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