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 a Burn Injury?
A burn injury is damage to the skin or other tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Common types of burn injuries include:
- Thermal Burns: Caused by direct contact with heat sources like flames, hot liquids, steam, or hot objects. These burns are the most common and can range from minor to severe depending on exposure.
- Chemical Burns: Occur when the skin or eyes come into contact with strong acids or alkalis, such as industrial cleaners or household chemicals. They can continue to damage tissue until the chemical is removed.
- Electrical Burns: Result from contact with electrical currents, including household wiring or lightning. These burns may cause deep internal damage not always visible on the surface.
- Radiation Burns: Caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, such as sunburns, or medical radiation treatments. The skin becomes inflamed and may peel or blister.
- Friction Burns: Happen when the skin rubs against a rough surface, generating heat and abrasion. A common example is road rash from falling on pavement.
- Cold Burns (Frostbite): Occur from prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures, which can freeze skin and underlying tissue. The affected area may become numb, pale, and eventually blacken.
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$20 MILLION Oil and gas case involving significant economic harm
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$4 MILLION Oil royalty payments recovered after they were paid out to the wrong party
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$2.5 MILLION Wyoming oil field worker suffers catastrophic harm after fall from oil rig
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$2.5 MILLION West Texas oil field worker suffers finger amputations
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$2.2 MILLION Oil refinery injury ends Louisiana man's career
All of our clients have families of their own. They are decent, hardworking people, and come to us with complex business issues or because their lives have been changed by a catastrophic injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to recover from a burn injury?
Recovery time depends heavily on the burn's severity. First-degree burns often heal within about a week, while second-degree burns typically take one to three weeks. Third- and fourth-degree burns are far more serious and can require months or even years of treatment, including surgery, skin grafts, and physical therapy.
What are the long-term effects of a burn injury?
Severe burns can lead to permanent scarring, disfigurement, and contractures that limit mobility. Many survivors also experience chronic pain, nerve sensitivity, and psychological effects such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Because these effects can take time to fully emerge, it's important not to settle a claim before understanding the full scope of long-term harm.
Do I have a burn injury claim?
If your burn resulted from someone else's negligence — such as unsafe conditions at work, a defective product, a vehicle collision, or a property owner's failure to maintain safe premises — you may have grounds for a claim. Minor burns with a quick recovery may not require legal action, but any burn with lasting effects or significant medical treatment is worth having reviewed by an attorney.
Understanding the True Lifetime Cost of a Severe Burn Injury
Unlike minor injuries that heal in weeks, catastrophic second-degree and third-degree burns alter every aspect of a survivor's life. Insurance adjusters often attempt to settle quickly before the true scope of long-term care is understood. Our attorneys work with medical specialists, life-care planners, and economists to calculate full damages:
- Emergency Transport & Burn Unit Care: Immediate air-ambulance transport to specialized burn trauma centers (such as major burn units in San Antonio or Lubbock) and prolonged stays in intensive care.
- Multiple Surgical Interventions: The long-term costs of repeated skin grafting, debridement procedures, tissue expansion, and reconstructive surgeries spanning several years.
- Rehabilitation & Mobility Care: Physical and occupational therapy required to manage joint contractures, tight scar tissue, and permanent loss of range of motion.
- Infection Prevention & Medical Equipment: Lifelong wound care supplies, compression garments, specialized medications, and climate-controlled living accommodations.
- Disfigurement & Psychological Harm: Non-economic damages covering severe physical scarring, permanent disfigurement, chronic nerve pain, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Why Kemmy Law Firm Is Trusted With Serious Burn Cases
Severe burn litigation demands a combination of trial readiness and industry-specific knowledge — particularly in a region where oilfield and industrial accidents are a leading cause of catastrophic burns. Since 1986, Kemmy Law Firm, P.C. has recovered more than $200 million for injured clients across Texas and New Mexico, including results in complex industrial injury cases requiring expert testimony on causation, safety standards, and long-term damages.
As a firm made up almost entirely of Kemmy family trial attorneys — several of them former state prosecutors — clients get direct access to litigators who prepare every burn injury case as though it's headed to a jury, not a quick settlement. That posture has repeatedly pushed insurers to offer far more than their opening numbers when they realize the firm is serious about going to trial.
We are here to help you get your life back on track when you or someone you love has suffered serious burn injuries. Call (830) 264-6297 or contact us online today.
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"They made a significant recovery for me."
My husband was injured in a workplace accident in 2022. The first law firm he went to looked at his case and turned it down. he had all but decided to give up when he called the Kemmy's. They took his case and ran with it. In the end, they made a significant recovery for me. I highly recommend the Kemmy Law Firm.
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"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.
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"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. -
"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. -
"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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"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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"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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"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.
