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.
Should You Hire a Lawyer After an Oil Refinery Accident?
As a plant or oilfield worker in Hobbs, NM, you know to pursue a workers’ comp claim. But what if your employer doesn’t provide workers’ compensation insurance? Are there other options? You might have a legal claim against your employer or another party. Let Kemmy Law Firm evaluate your situation and rights.
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We Lay Out Your OptionsWe carefully review your circumstances and explain what comes next. If your employer failed to provide workers’ comp insurances, you might be entitled to sue your employer. If you receive workers’ comp, you might have the right to file a separate lawsuit against a third party.
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We’ll Conduct an Independent InvestigationOne of the benefits of hiring a lawyer is getting an objective opinion. Kemmy Law Firm gets to the bottom of what happened and why at the oil refinery, plant, or other industry location. We’ll figure out who caused the accident and why there weren’t measures in place to prevent it. Our investigation allows us to collect the evidence necessary to prove another party acted negligently and caused your injuries.
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We Review Plant SafetyOil and gas businesses are required to follow federal and state health and safety regulations. Far too often, these regulations are overlooked. We look for evidence of any OSHA regulatory violations. We report any violations we find, whether they are related to your matter or not.
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We Pursue Maximum CompensationAnother benefit of working with a lawyer is pursuing every available avenue for compensation. We work hard to get you all the compensation you deserve. There could be insurance policies or negligent parties involved that you didn’t consider right away.
Common Hobbs, NM Plant and Refinery Accidents
We tackle all accident claims that arise in the oil and gas industry, including:
- Slip and falls
- Oil refinery fires
- Natural gas explosions
- Chemical exposure
- Oilfield equipment accidents
- Plant or refinery equipment accidents
Equipment Accidents in Plants and Refineries
Defective and malfunctioning equipment is all too common at plants and refineries. Though some equipment may arrive defective, it’s more common for equipment to become dangerous over time. Corrosion is one example. Businesses that fail to thoroughly inspect and maintain equipment put workers like you in harm’s way.
You may be injured because of a defective:
- Pipeline
- Boiler
- Storage tank
- Treatment tank
- Heater
- Pump
- Crude desalting unit
- Separation unit
- Conversion unit
- Treating unit
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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.
Third-Party Liability Claims
After being hurt in a plant or refinery accident, it’s important to talk with a lawyer about who is liable. A business other than your employer might be responsible for what happened.
Third parties vary in these matters. Sometimes it’s a property owner, manufacturer, or another business responsible for a repair. Whatever the case, we can help you pursue a third-party liability claim.
Why We Are the Right Law Firm for You
There are other lawyers out there. What makes us right for you? Kemmy Law Firm is a family of highly experienced and compassionate trial attorneys. We extend the same care, attention, and respect we have for each other to our clients.
We make sure our clients never feel like another case file. To make sure you and your case receive plenty of attention, we don’t take on too many clients. We focus on the quality of representation, not the quantity of cases sitting on our desks.
As genuine trial attorneys, we also know how to win. Because many injury and wrongful death claims settle out of court, there are many firms with little-to-no litigation experience. That’s not us. We have real trial experience and believe in always being trial-ready. Even if we don’t need to argue your case before a judge and jury, our extensive preparations help us recover significant settlements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Causes Plant & Refinery Accidents?There could be countless causes for plant and refinery accidents in New Mexico. Defective equipment, negligent employers, and poorly trained co-workers could have all contributed to a plant and refinery accident. Aging and poorly maintained equipment is one of the main causes behind many oilfield accidents. Careful examination of the evidence involved in your case could determine the root cause of your accident.
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Can You Get Fired for Reporting a Safety Violation?No. Worker protection laws prohibit your employer from retaliating against you for reporting a safety violation or accident.
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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.
Call a Plant Explosion Lawyer for Help
If you or a loved one have been seriously hurt in a refinery explosion accident, it’s time to learn about your rights and options. Act now and start the process of getting the compensation you need and deserve. Reach out to the Kemmy Law Firm, so our family-run firm can help.
Call (830) 264-6297 for a free, no-obligation consult. You’ll get all the information you need to make the right decision for you and your family.
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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. -
"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.
