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Wrongful Death Attorneys in Hobbs, NM

“There is no way around grief and loss. You can dodge all you want, but sooner or later you just have to go into it, through it, and hopefully, come out the other side.” – Johnny Cash

The death of a loved one can turn your whole world upside down. But when you believe a loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s carelessness, it adds extra pain, sometimes even anger, to your family’s grief. It’s important in difficult times like these for your family to know your options.

When your family member dies as a result of another party’s careless, reckless, or malicious conduct, we recommend contacting a wrongful death attorney. Our family of trial lawyers at Kemmy Law Firm understands how devastating an unexpected loss is. We also understand how awful it can be to lose someone you love because of another person’s negligence. Your first thought is likely not about suing or seeking compensation – but rather to investigate what happened to your loved, to find out if their death could have been avoided.

If you believe negligence caused a death in your family, we encourage you to speak with a personal injury attorney about examining your options. This is true whether or not your family member or spouse’s death causes financial harm to the family.

Kemmy Law Firm combines over five decades of experience handling wrongful death claims, and our family of injury lawyers is passionate about getting justice for victims. A tragic loss can mean financial insecurity and tremendous suffering, but with a strong advocate, you and your family can have an independent investigation, ensure accountability through full and fair compensation, and have a meaningful way to move forward. We use our knowledge, experience, and resources to work for families like yours in difficult situations like these.

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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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    Wrongful Death Claims in New Mexico

    The process of pursuing wrongful death compensation goes through multiple phases:
    • Investigation and Analysis:
      Before negotiating a settlement with an insurer or filing a lawsuit, you need proof of the other party’s fault and your damages. The first phase is to have a wrongful death attorney thoroughly investigate the fatal accident then analyze the available evidence. Your accident lawyer can then provide thorough and candid advice regarding the strength and value of your claim.
    • The Insurance Claim:
      Not all at-fault parties have insurance, but many do. If a business was at fault, it should have liability insurance. If a driver was at fault, they should have auto insurance. If a negligent doctor was at fault, they should have malpractice insurance. An insurance claim attorney will deal with communicating with the insurer, including providing evidence of the policyholder’s fault and your injuries.
    • The Wrongful Death Lawsuit:
      Filing a lawsuit is important for several reasons. During litigation, we can use the discovery process to obtain additional information. This evidence may be vital to proving your case. The information also may help us identify weaknesses and plan to combat certain defenses. Filing a lawsuit shows the insurer you are serious about recovering full and fair compensation for your loss. It also gives you another opportunity to obtain compensation if a settlement is unavailable.
    • Settlement Negotiations:
      Once discovery is complete, we typically enter into negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurer. We may go back and force with the insurer several times. Whether or not it is easy to reach an agreement depends on the complexity of your case and the strength of the evidence against the policyholder. It also depends on how much you and the insurer disagree on the value of your damages.
    • Trial:
      When we are unable to obtain a wrongful death settlement, the only other way to pursue compensation is to take your case to trial. At Kemmy Law Firm, we are experienced and aggressive litigators. We are not afraid to fight for your right to compensation before a jury.

    Do You Need a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Hobbs?

    If you believe a loved has died because of another person or business’s careless conduct, the only appropriate way to determine what to do next is to speak with an attorney experienced in handling wrongful death claims.

    Under New Mexico law, a wrongful death claim arises when an individual’s death is the result of another party’s wrongful act, neglect, or failure to act. Had your loved one not passed away from the negligence or other wrongful conduct, they would have been entitled to pursue a personal injury lawsuit.

    In many states, a deceased individual’s closest relatives can file the lawsuit. This typically includes the spouse, children, and parents. However, in New Mexico, the personal representative of your loved one’s estate must file suit on behalf of the surviving relatives.

    When you are pursuing wrongful death compensation, consider the injury lawyer that benefits you the most.

    You may hope to receive a fair settlement offer, and it is true that many injury and death claims are resolved through pre-trial settlements. But do not ignore the possibility of litigation. It only benefits you to have an attorney with real trial experience review any potential settlement offers.

    Most quick settlement offers are less than the full value of your claim. Only by working with an experienced wrongful death lawyer will you be able to determine if a settlement is fair or too low.

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      Why Choose Kemmy Law Firm for Your Wrongful Death Case?

      Choosing the right law firm to handle your wrongful death case is difficult. There are many firms to choose from in New Mexico. But we believe there are several factors that set Kemmy Law Firm apart.

      We are a family-owned and -operated law firm. We choose to come into work with our loved ones and are committed to treating every client as part of the Kemmy family. We are also careful not to take on too many cases. Instead, we prioritize quality over quantity. We want to be sure we have plenty of time to dedicate to each case, ensuring we never rush or miss something important. By intentionally limiting our caseload, we make each client feel like our only one.

      The Kemmy Law Firm is passionate about truly helping our clients in difficult times. Many other wrongful death attorneys want to help, but also want to resolve your case quickly and move on to the next.

      We put your interests above our own and want to obtain the best possible outcome that holds negligent businesses and individuals responsible for their actions.

      When it comes to choosing a wrongful death lawyer, it is best to work with someone who has handled similar cases in the past. Given that, between u, we have over 50 years of experience, we have seen and handled it all.

      We have also been able to build strong relationships with various medical, vocational, economic, accident reconstruction, engineering, and other industry experts. When complicated and contentious cases arise, we can reach out to highly knowledgeable, educated, experienced, and articulate professionals who can support your claim.

      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.

      Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Will Identify Who’s Responsible

      Following a fatal accident, you may suspect that someone else’s careless, reckless, or malicious conduct is to blame. But your gut feeling is far different than proof. You need evidence of the other party’s conduct and a direct link to the accident and your loved one’s death.

      Our wrongful death attorneys are highly experienced in collecting and preserving evidence. We independently investigate all of the fatality cases we take on.

      We begin by gathering any police or incident reports, photos, videos, and eyewitness statements. We comb through public records to learn more about the other party’s backgrounds. If you believe a business is at fault, we will look into whether the business has been found responsible for other people’s injuries or deaths before.

      However, conducting an in-depth investigation is difficult when a great deal of information is under the other party’s control. This is typical when the at-fault party is a business or government entity. Under these circumstances, we may recommend filing a wrongful death lawsuit as soon as possible. This way, we can fully utilize the discovery process and gather additional evidence.

      You have to prepare for the responsible party to defend themselves. A business or individual and their insurer may claim your loved one was partly or fully to blame. They may say your relative was also negligent, which limits their own liability.

      Regardless, we will scrutinize your wrongful death case and prepare for all possible defenses. From there, we will aggressively fight for you and the deceased.

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      New Mexico Wrongful Death Cases We Handle

      Our wrongful death attorneys at Kemmy Law Firm represent families following:

      Handling a claim that resulted in a person’s death is not the same as handling a typical personal injury claim that resulted in moderate or serious injuries. When your loved one has passed away, you need a wrongful death attorney with specific experience handling wrongful death cases—not an attorney who focuses on solely personal injury cases.

      There are nuances and complexities to wrongful death cases that a personal injury lawyer may not be fully prepared for.

      We Take Wrongful Death Cases to Trial and Win

      At the Kemmy Law Firm, you can be confident that your wrongful death claim is being handled by skilled litigators and dedicated legal professionals. We do not push clients to accept low settlement offers, and we make sure you know what’s happening at every stage of your case.

      When you work with one of our wrongful death lawyers in Hobbs, NM, you will have someone who is ready to handle your case from start to finish and through a trial if necessary.

      Though we can never guarantee a specific outcome, we are proud of our record of success in getting justice for clients who lost loved ones. And when we demand compensation, we seek the maximum amount possible for you and your relatives’ loss and injuries.

      Schedule a free consultation - no fees unless we win or settle your case (830) 264-6297

      • "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.

        Let Our Family Protect Yours

        When you work with us at Kemmy Law Firm, you are working with a family run firm with more than 50 years of combined experience.

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