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Fatal Car Accidents

Fatal Car Accident Lawyers in Odessa, TX

We recommend talking with a local Odessa accident lawyer after a deadly car crash takes a loved one away from you. When car accidents are another person’s fault, the negligent driver is responsible for the damage, including your financial losses, grief, and emotional distress. But holding the driver responsible requires a challenging insurance claim process, and in some cases, litigation.

By contacting a fatal car accident lawyer, you can be confident about Texas car accident law and your options to pursue compensation. At Kemmy Law Firm, we are here to listen and help secure what’s right. We are a family of trial lawyers with over 5 decades of experience who believe in providing compassionate and aggressive representation to car accident victims in Odessa, TX, and the surrounding Permian Basin area.

Reach out at (830) 264-6297 to schedule a free consultation. We accept cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t charge any upfront or hourly fees. You don’t pay us until we recover compensation for your family.

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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. 

Why Kemmy Law Firm Is Right for You

Why Kemmy Law Firm Is Right for You You probably realize you’re better off with a lawyer’s help, but that still leaves the difficult task of finding the right law firm for your family. We know you have a lot to deal with after a loss. Kemmy Law Firm offers free, no-obligation consults. There is no risk in giving us a call and no up-front cost to retain our firm. We’ll review the details, clearly explain your options, and what we recommend.

  • We Consistently Work with Insurance Companies

    We are a family-run law firm with more than 50 years of combined experience. Though we are experienced litigators, a majority of personal injury and wrongful death claims are resolved through insurance settlements.

    We communicate with insurance companies, both big and small, on a weekly—if not, daily—basis. We know what insurance companies can and can’t do. We hold them accountable under the law and their insurance policies.

  • We Have Years of Trial Experience

    Most cases settle, but that doesn’t mean you can or should avoid the court system. Many families benefit from filing a wrongful death lawsuit after enduring a car wreck death.

    The discovery phase allows us to demand additional information and evidence, which we can use to strengthen your compensation claim. Because going to court might be important, you want to work with a fatal car accident lawyer who has years of trial experience.

  • We Are a Compassionate Family Firm
    You should work with a lawyer you trust. At Kemmy Law Firm, we prioritize family. It’s why we enjoy working together every single day. We also believe in treating our clients like family. You’ll never feel like just another case file at a big law firm. We are available to our clients and ensure each case receives our time and attention.
  • We Maximize Compensation

    Insurers prefer when families tackle the claim process on their own because then they have the advantage. Insurers know the auto insurance policy, Texas car accident injury law, and Texas insurance law backward and forward. They also know their internal processes and have tactics to limit compensation or deny your claim.

    When you work with a us, you take away that advantage. You put yourself on equal footing with the insurance company and have more leverage to negotiate a full and fair settlement. At Kemmy Law Firm, our knowledge, experience, and compassion get results. We over won more than $50 million in settlements and verdicts in the past two years. Take a look at some of our results.

Odessa, TX Fatal Car Accident Statistics

There were 3,371 crashes in Odessa, TX, in 2019, according to the Texas Department of Transportation:

  • 46 crashes lead to 53 serious injuries.
  • 375 crashes led to 533 non-incapacitating injuries.
  • 15 fatal car crashes lead to 16 deaths.

Why You Need a Lawyer After a Deadly Odessa Car Crash

It’s an ugly truth, but after a car accident death, you need compensation. Funerals and burials can cost thousands; your family vehicle might be damaged beyond repair; and you’re facing numerous other expenses all without your loved one’s income. You need a fatal car accident attorney to help secure the compensation that you’re entitled to under Texas law.

  • $20 MILLION Oil and gas case involving significant economic harm
  • $19.4 MILLION Jury Verdict Wrongful Death of an elderly woman at Assisted Living facility.
  • $13.5 MILLION
    Jury Verdict
    Patient paralyzed after nurses failed to tell a doctor about a change in condition
  • $8 MILLION Young college student suffers brain injury from negligent conduct
  • $7.5 MILLION West texas woman becomes brain injured when basic safety rules were not followed
  • $6.2 MILLION
    Jury Verdict
    Marine veteran suffers catastrophic harm after a dangerous fall

Your Legal Rights After a Fatal Car Accident

When you lose a relative in a deadly car accident, you might have the right to file a wrongful death claim, to receive compensation for funeral and burial expenses, medical bills, lost income, grief and suffering, and more.

Specifically, when another party’s careless, malicious, or criminal act causes someone’s death, certain close relatives can file a wrongful death lawsuit. In Texas, you can file if you are a surviving spouse, child, or parent. Our Odessa wrongful death attorneys are here to help you recover compensation.

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.

What to Do After a Fatal Car Accident in Odessa, TX

Your loved one might have been pronounced dead at the scene or paramedics might have taken them to Odessa Regional Medical Center, SignatureCare Emergency Center, or Medical Center Health System’s ER prior to passing away.

Your next steps should be:

  • Work with the hospital to have your loved one transferred to a funeral home.
  • Obtain death certificates from the funeral home.
  • Notify your car insurance provider of your loved one’s passing.
  • Obtain a copy of the police crash report.
  • Contact a car accident lawyer for advice.
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Fatal Car Accident Damages

During a wrongful death claim, close surviving relatives can demand compensation for:

  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Medical expenses
  • Lost income
  • Lost inheritance
  • Loss of the value of household services
  • Mental and emotional distress
  • Loss of consortium (the spousal relationship)

Call an Odessa Fatal Car Accident Lawyer for Help

You’ve been put in a terrible position by this deadly car accident. You’re mourning your loved one and have to either execute their will or go through the probate process. On top of it all, you have a damaged vehicle, medical bills, and less income.

It’s important to realize you might have a legal claim against the other driver, and at Kemmy Law Firm, we can guide you through the process of obtaining fair and full compensation. Going through the insurance claim process or litigation won’t bring your spouse, parent, or child back, but it can give you the financial help you need to move forward.

Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with an Odessa personal injury attorney at Kemmy Law Firm by calling (830) 264-6297 or using our online form.

  • "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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