Construction Accident Lawyers in Hobbs, NM

Common Hobbs, NM, Construction Site Accidents

With over five decades of experience and millions recovers, we take on a wide range of construction accident cases in the area.

Some of the most common construction incidents we deal with include:

• Slip and falls
• Falls from heights
• Ladder or scaffold collapses
• Building collapses
• Falling objects
• Pinned by/between objects
• Fires and explosions
• Exposure to hazardous materials
• Electric shock and electrocutions
• Entanglements
• Construction equipment accidents
• Vehicle collisions
• Construction forklift accidents
• Crane accidents
• Other transportation accidents
• Nail gun accidents

The Hobbs, NM Construction Industry

The construction industry is growing in New Mexico. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, New Mexico ranked second in the nation for construction job growth. Since November 2018, the state added 5,300 construction jobs, most of which are in Eddy and Lea counties where the oil and gas industry is also booming in the Permian Basin. A large part of the construction growth is infrastructure and drilling pads for the oil industry.

There are economic benefits from growing oil and gas and construction industries. But there are disadvantages too. These industries are well-known for their hazards. Workers face risks every day. More work means there’s a greater risk of workplace accidents and injuries. Kemmy Law Firm is here to represent workers when they’re injured on a construction site or oil and gas operation.

Common Hobbs Construction Site Injuries

Construction accidents cause a wide range of work injuries. At Kemmy Law Firm, we have seen it all, from chronic back pain to paralysis.

Whatever the extent of your injury or disability, we are here to help you receive fair compensation. We want to help you move forward in life, whether that means returning to construction work or seeking out a new industry.

Common injuries in construction accident cases include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Neck and back injuries
• Crush Injuries
• Amputation
• Nerve damage
• Burns
• Organ damage
• Hearing injuries
• Respiratory injuries
• Vision injuries
• Wrongful Death

Third-Party Liability Claims in Hobbs

One of the most important steps to take after suffering a construction injury is to determine who is liable. A construction accident lawyer will investigate, thoroughly review the evidence, and advise you on whether there are one or more liable parties. If the party legally responsible for your injuries is not your employer, then the law entitles you to file a third-party liability claim.

Third parties can be a range of people or businesses. If you were injured because of a defect on the property, then you might be able to file a premises liability claim against the property owner. If a defective piece of equipment caused you harm, then you might have the right to file a claim against a manufacturer or retailer. In many construction accident cases, a worker from another business causes the incident. You might have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against their employer.

Compensation in Third-Party Liability Claims

When another person or business negligently caused your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Disfigurement
• Disability
• Reduced earning capacity
• Reduced quality of life

Workers Compensation in Hobbs

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance policy that employers provide to their employees. In New Mexico, any employer with three or more employees must provide workers’ comp.

If you are covered, then you don’t have to establish who caused your injuries. You are entitled to have your medical treatment paid for and receive a portion of lost wages.

Can You Sue Your Employer?

If you have workers’ compensation coverage, then you typically cannot sue your employer. Your employer insures you and then is protected from liability if one of your coworkers was careless or reckless on the job. But if your employer in Hobbs, NM, doesn’t provide workers’ comp when it should, talk with us about filing a lawsuit.

Why Kemmy Law Firm Is Right for You

Finding the right construction accident lawyer can be challenging. It can be hard to sort through all the firms advertising online. But at Kemmy Law Firm, there are a few things that make us stand out.

We are a family, and we extend the compassion we have for each other to each of our clients. Everyone who walks through our doors is treated with respect and never made to feel like just another case file.

We are also highly experienced dedicated litigators. A majority of injury cases don’t go to trial, but that is not a reason to work with someone who isn’t ready to go to court. We prepare each case as if we may need to fight for compensation a trial. This level of preparation and devotion helps us reach significant settlement agreements in many cases. For instance, we have won over $50 million in settlements and verdicts in the past two years.

Call a Hobbs Construction Accident Lawyer Today

We recommend you schedule a free, confidential consultation with us as soon as possible after a construction accident. Our family-run firm has more than 50 years of combined experience and we’re proud to assist accident victims in Hobbs, NM, and throughout Lea County. Let us find out more about your case and advise you on how to move forward. You can reach us online or call (575) 222-8549.