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.
We Handle All Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
We know how to handle all types of spinal cord injuries. No matter how you came to be injured, we’ll know what to do.
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Complete Spinal Cord InjuriesIf you lose all sensation and function below the site of your spinal cord injury, you likely have a complete spinal cord injury. Doctors may diagnose you with paraplegia, which is paralysis of your legs, pelvic organs, and all or part of your torso. You may have tetraplegia (quadriplegia) if your paralysis affects your arms, hands, torso, organs, and legs.
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Incomplete Spinal Cord InjuriesIf you have some movement or sensation below the site of your injury, you probably have an incomplete spinal cord injury. It’s often impossible for doctors to predict the level of movement or sensation you’ll regain. Time and ongoing medical care are necessary to gauge your potential level of recovery.
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Spinal Fractures
A spinal fracture is a dislocation or break in at least one vertebra in your spine, which can damage one or more nerves. Everyone has seven bones in their cervical spine (C1-C7), twelve bones in their thoracic spine (T1-T12), five bones in their lumbar spine (L1-L5), and five in their sacrum (S1-S5).
Signs of nerve damage include:
- Sharp or continuous pain
- Numbness or tingling sensation
- Buzzing sensation like an electric shock
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of grip
- Loss of balance
- Loss of movement
- Loss of sensation
See a doctor right away if you have these symptoms. The sooner doctors can relieve pressure on the nerve, the better. Damaged nerves can heal, and severed nerves can be reattached sometimes. Over months or years, you may regain sensation, movement, and strength.
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Herniated Discs
Between vertebrae are discs with a rubbery outside and a jelly-like center. When the center squeezes out, it’s called a herniated disc, ruptured disc, or slipped disc. Herniated discs are relatively standard, but they cause discomfort, pain, and other severe complications if they press on a nerve.
Seek a doctor’s help if you experience numbness, a tingling sensation, or muscle weakness down one or more arms or legs. The longer a ruptured disc damages a nerve, the more likely you’ll suffer a permanent injury.
What Are Spinal Cord Injuries?
Spinal cord injuries are severe traumas that impact the spinal cord, resulting in temporary or permanent changes in its function. The spinal cord is a critical part of the central nervous system, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body. When an injury occurs, these signals can be disrupted, leading to loss of motor function, sensory abilities, or both below the level of the injury. The severity of the impairment depends on the extent and location of the damage.
What Causes a Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injuries can result from a range of forces that exert significant impact on the spinal column. Traumatic forces, often stemming from high-impact incidents like car accidents, falls, or sports injuries, are the predominant cause of spinal cord injuries.
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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.
How Do Doctors Diagnose Spinal Cord Injuries?
Diagnosing spinal cord injuries typically involves a combination of clinical evaluations and diagnostic testing to assess the extent of the damage and plan an effective treatment strategy. Initially, medical professionals will conduct a thorough physical examination to evaluate your neurological function. This assessment typically involves checking your motor skills, sensory abilities, and reflexes to identify the level of injury and the extent of impairment. During this process, doctors will also ask questions about the event leading to your injury to understand the potential mechanisms involved.
Following the clinical examination, imaging studies play a critical role in confirming the diagnosis and determining the precise nature of a spinal cord injury. The most common imaging technique used is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which provides detailed pictures of the spinal cord, nerves, and surrounding structures. MRI is particularly useful for detecting soft tissue damage, such as herniated discs, hematomas, or spinal cord compression.
In some cases, X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans may be employed to gain a clearer view. These scans can show fractures, degenerative changes to the spin, bulging discs, masses, blood clots, and more. Imaging can be key to determining where and what type of spinal injury you’ve suffered.
Fatal Spinal Cord Injuries
Your loved one may have passed away days, weeks, or months after suffering a catastrophic spinal cord injury. In these tragic situations, we highly recommend getting in touch with us to discuss Texas’s wrongful death laws. You may have the right to file a lawsuit and demand compensation for your family and loved one’s estate.
Wrongful death damages potentially include:
- Stress caused by a long recovery, with sometimes limited results for an injury that ends up being fatal
- Cost of dealing with a family member’s lifelong spinal injury, including medical bills, rehabilitation, home modifications, and job training
- The family’s pain and suffering
If you can prove the at-fault party acted intentionally or showed a reckless disregard for the lives and safety of others, you can also demand punitive damages. In Texas, these damages punish the wrongdoer.
Our Process for Pursuing Your Spinal Cord Injury Claim
When it comes to spinal cord injury claims, we have years of experience building effective strategies and winning fair compensation for our clients. Trial preparation is key. It puts us in a position with the most knowledge of relevant facts, which we can leverage when negotiating a settlement.
Insurance companies often offer less early in the process. However, thanks to discovery during litigation, both parties usually find all the necessary facts. Both sides ask each other questions, exchange documents and information, and interview parties and witnesses under oath in depositions.
Our Odessa spinal cord injury attorneys can fight to get you a fair amount to help you in the long run. Over the years, we have developed an impressive record of verdicts and settlements. If insurance companies don’t cooperate, we have the skills and resources to take your case to trial.
Remember, there are no upfront fees for us to get started on your case. Call (830) 264-6297 or contact us online 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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"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. -
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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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