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.
Do You Need an Oilfield Injury Lawyer in Hobbs?
When oilfield workers suffer minor injuries, hiring an injury attorney may not be necessary. Minor injuries are those that either do not require time off work or require only a few days of rest and recovery. Your medical expenses should be covered by workers’ compensation. However, serious injuries are those that lead to partial or total disability, either temporarily or permanently. If you were hurt in a serious oilfield accident, call Kemmy Law Firm right away.
From H2S Gas injuries to oil truck accidents, we will conduct an in-depth investigation into what occurred at the Hobbs oilfield, refinery, or other location. We will gather and preserve the evidence and collect any incident reports, photos, video footage, and eyewitness statements. We will investigate your employers’ history of accidents and health and safety violations. If another person or business was involved, we will investigate their background and responsibility.
We will analyze the evidence carefully and build your claim.
If our investigation uncovers negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct, we may recommend pursuing a third-party liability lawsuit. However, even when it is clear you suffered a work-related injury because of someone else’s actions, it can be difficult to obtain the compensation you deserve. By working with an experienced oilfield injury attorney, you have someone to fight for your rights during the insurance claim process and through litigation.
Additionally, retaining an oilfield injury lawyer protects you from accepting fast and low settlement offers. Parties liable for oilfield accidents may try to limit their liability or expenses. They may offer you a settlement right away. Unfortunately, that settlement is likely less than what your claim is worth. Always talk with an oilfield accident attorney before accepting an offer.
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$20 MILLION Oil and gas case involving significant economic harm
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$13.5 MILLIONJury VerdictPatient paralyzed after nurses failed to tell a doctor about a change in condition
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$8 MILLION Young college student suffers brain injury from negligent conduct
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$7.5 MILLION West texas woman becomes brain injured when basic safety rules were not followed
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$6.2 MILLIONJury VerdictMarine veteran suffers catastrophic harm after a dangerous fall
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$6 MILLION Children who were abused by an employee of a company that was entrusted with the care of children
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.
New Mexico Oilfield Accidents
As of October 2019, U.S. oil production was at an all-time high. Production peaked at 12.6 million barrels per day that month and expected to grow. A majority of that oil was produced in the Permian Basin, which is located in New Mexico and Texas. New Mexico itself was producing close to one million barrels per day.
Hobbs is in the center of the action. Lea County became the second leading county for oil production in the country in 2019.
While the oil boom is helpful to local and state residents, it has drawbacks. Oil and gas production can be dangerous work, particularly when workers are not given adequate training, personal protection equipment, and supervision. Work-related accidents happen all too frequently, leaving workers injured and some families without their parents and spouses. Truck and transportation accidents also are rising drastically and impacting other personal motorists and workers on New Mexico roads.
In 2018, oil and gas extraction in New Mexico had a nonfatal injury and illness rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time equivalent workers, according to the BLS. Also, New Mexico’s Indicator-Based Information System (NM-IBIS), reported the oil and gas industry’s fatality rate in 2016 was 31.9 per 100 full-time equivalent workers.
Evaluate Your Oilfield Injuries
Call an oilfield injury lawyer right away after being in an oilfield accident and sustaining:
- Crush injuries
- Severe soft tissue injuries
- Lacerations and scarring
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Respiratory injuries
- Vision or hearing loss
- Traumatic or surgical amputations
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Fire, electric, or chemical burn injuries
- Multiple and complex bone fractures
- Neck and back injuries, including herniated discs and fractured vertebrae
After suffering serious injuries in a work-related accident, whether it was an oil field, an oil rig, or driving a tanker truck, seek out medical attention right away. Being examined and diagnosed right away ensures you begin the appropriate treatment plan as soon as possible.
Receiving medical care you need also lets you begin documenting the accident and your injuries. Creating a paper trail is essential because medical records can be used to confirm the severity of the harm done and establish the value of your damages.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Should I Do After an Oilfield Accident?You should get medical treatment immediately after the accident. Then, report the accident to your supervisor and inform them of your injuries. Gather photos and videos if you can as this could strengthen your injury claim.
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How Long Do I Have to File a Claim in New Mexico?The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in New Mexico is three years. Since this is a work injury, you will have to file a workers’ compensation claim with your employer. You must notify your employer of the accident or injury within 15 days and complete a Notice of Accident form.
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How Much Compensation Can I Receive in My Settlement?The compensation you receive varies on a case-by-case basis. Oilfield accidents are especially devastating, and the injuries you experienced might require ongoing care, which results in medical bills and other expenses, not to mention non-economic damages like pain and suffering. Essentially, the more damages you incurred from your accident; the more compensation you might receive.
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What Are the Worst Oilfield Accidents?Oilfield accidents occur all over the world, and they range in severity. Deepwater Horizon is the most infamous oilfield accident and remains as being the largest oil spill in the history of marine oil drilling operations. There are countless other disasters that have left a significant impact on those involved and their families, such as Piper Alpha, Ocean Ranger, and Bohai 2 to name a few.
We Take Oilfield Injury Cases to Trial and Win
Most personal injury claims, including oilfield injury claims, settle out of court. When a business is liable for your injuries, their insurance policies typically cover your compensation, whether that is through workers’ comp or liability insurance.
Our thorough trial preparations often lead to a successful settlement. Going into settlement negotiations with an insurance company requires us to have a thorough understanding of your claim and a great deal of evidence to establish liability and your damages. Being prepared is also crucial when a settlement is unavailable. The insurance company may flat out deny your claim. Or, more commonly, refuse to negotiate in good faith. When an insurer refuses to agree to a fair recovery, we are ready and willing to take them to court.
We can never guarantee that we will win a trial, but we have a very strong track record of success. In the past few years, we have obtained over $50 million for injured clients in settlements and verdicts.
Schedule a free consultation - no fees unless we win or settle your case (830) 264-6297
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"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!!!
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"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.
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"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.
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"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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"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. -
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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.
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