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.
What is an Oil Well Blowout?
Oil well blowouts occur when there has been an explosion of uncontrolled pressure due to the drilling of gas or oil from a well. The pressure within the oil well exceeds the fluid’s hydrostatic pressure, which causes fluids to form in the wellbore or tubing. There are multiple types of oil well blowouts, including:
- Underground blowouts – These occur when high-pressure fluid formations flow into low-pressure fluid formations and combust.
- Surface blowouts – These occur on land and often blow out sand and rocks as well as gas and oil when the pressure exceeds the fluid hydrostatic pressure.
- Subsea blowouts – Subsea blowouts often happen aboard offshore drilling rigs and are caused by defective or malfunctioning blowout preventers (BOPs).
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$20 MILLION Oil and gas case involving significant economic harm
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$19.4 MILLION Jury Verdict Wrongful Death of an elderly woman at Assisted Living facility.
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$13.5 MILLION Jury Verdict Patient 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 MILLION Jury Verdict Marine veteran suffers catastrophic harm after a dangerous fall
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 the Risks Involved?
The risks of an oil well blowout is undeniable. With the sudden release of pressure, not only can individuals suffer critical injuries due to the explosion itself, but the mud, rocks, sand, or other debris can also cause critical injuries. When the pressure releases, equipment parts can be demolished and destabilize the oil rig.
Furthermore, oil well blowouts have the potential to release hydrocarbons, which can ignite from friction. This can not only cause additional explosions, but expose workers to dangerous toxic chemicals, including hydrogen sulfide, methane, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
Who’s At Fault for an Oil Well Blowout in Odessa?
More often than not, when oil well blowouts occur, the oil well operator will be found liable. However, oil and gas companies can also be held accountable when oil well blowouts occur.
Generally, oil well operators can make mistakes by rushing, sealing to take necessary safety precautions, failing to monitor drilling pressure properly, and making other careless mistakes. The oil and gas companies can also be held accountable since they are responsible for the actions of their oil well operators and other employees.
Since oil well blowout accidents can be so complex, having an experienced attorney working for you could help to ensure all liable parties are identified and held accountable accordingly.
Contact an Odessa Oil Well Blowout Accident Attorney Today
Oil well blowout accidents happen. But when the operator or other liable party’s negligence is the cause, you have the right to hold them accountable. Fight for full recovery of your damages.
Maximize your compensation with help from our reputable oil well blowout accident lawyers in Odessa, TX at Kemmy Law Firm.
When you are ready to take action, fill out our quick contact form or call our office at Contact us today by calling (830) 264-6297 to schedule your free consultation today.
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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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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. -
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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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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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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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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. -
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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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