Odem, TX (September 23, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 37 near FM 1941 in Odem left one person seriously injured on Monday, September 21. The collision happened at about 8:20 p.m.
Odem firefighters, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, and San Patricio County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the crash.
When emergency crews arrived, they found one person with severe injuries. Crews called for a medical helicopter to fly the injured person to a hospital for treatment.
The crash also slowed traffic on I-37 while crews helped those involved and worked to clear the roadway.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating what caused the crash.
We hope the injured person receives the care they need to make a full recovery.
How Does Texas Comparative Fault Affect My Car Accident Claim in Odem, TX?
Texas follows a comparative fault rule that can reduce your compensation if you share responsibility for a car accident. If you are more than 50% responsible, you generally cannot recover damages from the other party. If your share is 50% or less, your compensation drops by that percentage.
During insurance claim negotiations, insurers may assign percentages of fault based on the information available to them. If your case goes to trial, the jury can decide how to divide responsibility among everyone involved.
If an insurer believes you share some blame for the crash, it may lower its offer based on the fault it assigns to you. Photos, vehicle damage, traffic-camera footage, witness statements, and the police report can help show how the crash really happened and support your side of the story.
In Texas, you generally must file a personal injury lawsuit within two years. If you wait too long, you may lose the right to pursue compensation through the courts. That is why it helps to track this deadline from the very beginning.
As your claim moves forward, the insurance company may try to place more fault on you so it can reduce your payment. A car accident lawyer can use police reports, photos, and witness statements to challenge that claim and show how the crash happened.
Brian C. Gutierrez helps people hurt in crashes across Texas. We look closely at the circumstances of each crash and offer guidance based on the specific facts of your case.
If you were injured in a car accident in Odem, you can reach out to Brian C. Gutierrez at (979) 243-9912. We'll discuss what happened and explain the legal options that may be available to you.
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