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.
The Benefits Of An Attorney
Whether you were injured in a car, truck, or oilfield accident, an attorney is vital to you achieving a positive outcome in your case. Although we don’t guarantee a particular outcome, a personal injury lawyer can significantly increase your chances of recovering compensation. Additionally, an attorney can provide numerous other benefits.
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Gathering Evidence To Determine FaultAn experienced personal injury attorney will investigate your case and recruit local experts to help determine the root cause of your accident. Whether it was a distracted driver that caused your car accident, or an OSHA violation that led to your oilfield injury, we’ll highlight the negligent parties and strengthen your claim to receive compensation.
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Evaluating Your DamagesThe damages you sustain will differ depending on the severity of your accident, and it can be hard to know exactly what you’re owed. An attorney can assess your damages, both monetary and non-monetary, to determine the total value of your case.
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Negotiating With Insurance CompaniesYou will significantly reduce the compensation you receive when you forego hiring a solid legal advocate. That’s because insurance companies will fight your claim and try to offer you a low settlement offer. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators and know how to help you receive the compensation owed to you without settling for an unfair offer.
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Connecting You With Local ResourcesFinding qualified healthcare professionals to care for your injuries, body shops to repair your car, and other questions you may have is challenging after suffering an injury. Our years of experience representing clients throughout the Permian Basin have enabled us to point clients in the right direction depending on their needs. We’ll also provide answers to common questions regarding the claims process.
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$19.4 MILLION Jury Verdict Wrongful Death of an elderly woman at Assisted Living facility.
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$9.1 MILLION Young mother suffers a Wernicke's Brain Injury
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.
Common Questions For The Injured
As experienced personal injury attorneys in the Permian Basin, we know that you have questions. Our attorneys will guide you through the claims process and provide answers to the most common questions we receive. If you have further questions and need to discuss your case, contact Kemmy Law Firm today.
Common Car And Truck Accident Questions
They can leave you with many questions that the Kemmy Law Firm is glad to answer.
Car and truck accidents can be traumatic, especially if it’s the first one you experienced.
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Who’s At Fault In A Car Or Truck Accident?
Many parties could be at fault for your car or truck accident, including:
- The other driver who hit you
- An auto parts manufacturer
- A city or municipality
- A construction company if poor signage caused your accident in a work zone
- Truck driver’s employer
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What If The Other Driver In My Car Accident Is Uninsured?Most insurance policies include uninsured motorist coverage that protects you from uninsured drivers. However, these policies only cover up to the policy limit for your damages. In that case, you can also file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and repairs to your car.
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Is Texas A Fault State For Accidents?Texas is a fault state. This allows you to pursue total compensation from the at-fault driver to cover any damages you sustained, both monetary and non-monetary.
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What If I Can’t Work After A Car Accident?After your accident, you may be dealing with severe injuries that prevent you from going to work. Insurance plans often include personal injury coverage. This covers your lost wages and additional damages up to the policy limit. However, your damages may exceed this limit. An attorney can help you file a personal injury lawsuit to help cover all the damages you sustained.
Pecos, TX Oilfield Accident Lawyers
Reeves County is one of the fastest-growing oil-producing counties in the entire Permian Basin. With major operators and independent contractors running rigs around the clock just outside city limits, oilfield work is woven into the fabric of daily life in Pecos. But the same activity that drives the local economy also puts workers at serious risk every day they show up to the job.
When something goes wrong on a Pecos-area rig or work site, the consequences can be life-changing. Medical bills pile up quickly, paychecks stop coming, and the companies involved, and their insurers, move fast to protect themselves. Kemmy Law Firm, P.C. has been standing up to those companies for over five decades, and we're ready to fight for you.
The Dangers Specific to Pecos Oilfield Workers
The pace of drilling activity in Reeves County means workers are often pushed hard, equipment takes a beating, and shortcuts happen. We've seen firsthand how that environment leads to serious accidents, including:
- Blowouts and wellhead failures
- Fires and explosions during drilling or completion operations
- Injuries from defective or poorly maintained equipment
- Workers struck by pipe, tools, or moving machinery
- Slip and fall accidents on wet or cluttered rig floors
- Exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and other toxic gases common in Permian Basin wells
- Oilfield trucking accidents on the heavily trafficked roads feeding Pecos-area sites
What Compensation May Be Available to You
The path to compensation after an oilfield injury in Pecos depends on your employment situation and who caused the accident. Some workers are covered by their employer's workers' compensation insurance. Others, particularly independent contractors, hands working for non-subscriber employers, or those hurt through the negligence of a third party, may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit instead of, or in addition to, a workers' comp claim.
A personal injury lawsuit can open the door to recovery for damages that workers' comp simply doesn't cover: full lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and in some cases, punitive damages where reckless conduct is involved.
Texas law gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. For workers' compensation claims, that window is just one year. Either way, the sooner you speak with an attorney, the better your chances of preserving critical evidence.
Let Kemmy Law Firm, P.C. Investigate Your Case
We know the Permian Basin — its operators, its worksites, and the safety obligations that companies frequently fall short of. Our team will dig into what happened, identify every party that bears responsibility, and pursue the full value of your claim. That may mean going up against a large operator, a well services company, an equipment manufacturer, or all three.
If you were hurt working the oilfields near Pecos, call the Kemmy Law Firm, P.C. at (830) 264-6297 or contact us online. We don't collect a fee unless we win or settle your case.
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"The Kemmy Law Firm Is Absolutely Amazing"He really took something that I thought was going to be extremely stressful and made it extremely easy on my end.- Cody Webb
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"Nick Has Been Amazing"He has been our family lawyer for a while, and he always comes through and makes sure that our family gets justice.- chels henderson
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"They Were Kind and Did a Great Job"If you're injured and need an excellent lawyer, Kemmy Law Firm handles malpractice suits.- Hobbs Jody kay
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"You guys are great"Thanks for all the support you guys gave, and you guys are great.- Tray Williams
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"He took my case when others wouldn't"He took my case when others wouldn't and was able to get me paid.- Gary Guise
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"Kemmy Law Gave Me Their Time and Effort"When everyone was telling me no, Kemmy Law gave me their time and effort.- Rosalia “Lia” Castanuela
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"I Was Highly Satisfied with My Payout"Kemmy Law Firm, you guys did an awesome job.- Gary Guise
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"I give them 5 stars"Call them if you need help on your case!- John Ortiz
Why Hire Kemmy Law Firm?
When you suffer from a car, truck, or oilfield accident, you need a dedicated attorney who has experience with the insurance claims process and a proven track record of recovering compensation for clients. Our family of lawyers at the Kemmy Law Firm are ready to fight for you, whether it be through a settlement or trial.
Although the statute of limitations may seem like enough time to file a claim, it’s essential to start the process as soon as possible so we can gather evidence and strengthen your claim. We know that hiring a lawyer may seem like an extra expense; however, we strive to give you affordable representation at no up-front cost until you recover compensation.
Call Kemmy Law Firm Today
Contact our office today at (830) 264-6297, and we will review your case. Let the Kemmy Law Firm help recover the max for your injuries.
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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.
