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Midland-Odessa Personal Injury Lawyer – The Longhorn Law Firm
TX Midland-Odessa · Midland County / Ector County

Midland-Odessa's oilfield-region attorneys.

From I-20 to the Permian Basin oil patch, from downtown to the surrounding lease roads — when negligence in the heart of the Permian injures you, we fight back.

Midland-Odessa Quick Facts

  • Heart of the U.S. Permian Basin oil production region
  • Major roads: I-20, SH-191, Loop 250, US-385
  • Midland and Ector County District Courts
  • Among the most dangerous regions in America for commercial vehicle crashes
  • Heavy oilfield service truck traffic 24/7
Licensed in TX & NM
MILLIONS Recovered
No Fee Unless We Win
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From I-20 oilfield trucking corridor crashes and Loop 250 commuter wrecks to dangerous Permian Basin highway incidents and SH-191 collisions, Longhorn Law Firm represents injury victims throughout Midland, Odessa, and the broader Permian Basin region.

Why Midland-Odessa victims choose us

  • Permian Basin expertise. Oilfield injury cases require specific knowledge of the industry, the equipment, and the corporate structures.
  • Commercial trucking cases. Water trucks, sand trucks, frac trucks, crude tankers — we handle them all.
  • Workplace and third-party claims. Oilfield workers often have both workers' comp and separate third-party recovery options.
  • No fee unless we win.

Common Midland-Odessa accidents

I-20 Commercial Trucking

I-20 through the Permian sees massive oilfield-related commercial traffic. Fatigued drivers on extended shifts produce frequent catastrophic crashes.

Oilfield Workplace Injuries

Falls from drilling rigs, equipment failures, explosions, chemical exposure — Permian oilfield work is among the most dangerous in the country.

Lease Road Crashes

Unpaved or poorly maintained oilfield lease roads produce serious crashes — particularly involving fatigued drivers.

DUI Crashes

The 24-hour oilfield work culture contributes to high DUI rates in both counties.

Texas law

Statute of Limitations: 2 Years

Workplace vs. Third-Party Cases

Oilfield injury victims often have both workers' comp claims and separate third-party claims. Texas nonsubscriber rules may also apply.

FMCSR Violations

Federal trucking regulations are constantly violated in the Permian Basin. Those violations become evidence of negligence.

"The Permian is the most dangerous region in America for commercial vehicle crashes. The cases that come out of it deserve attorneys who understand the industry."

If you've been hurt anywhere in Midland-Odessa or Midland County / Ector County, call us. The consultation is free, the conversation is confidential, and you'll talk to a real attorney. Get your free case review now.

What We Handle in Midland-Odessa

All injury cases — any neighborhood.

Areas We Serve in & Around Midland-Odessa

All of Midland County / Ector County. And beyond.

We represent injury victims throughout the Midland-Odessa metro and surrounding communities.

Neighborhoods & Communities We Serve
Midland · Odessa · Greenwood · Stanton · Big Spring · Andrews · Crane · Pecos · Monahans · Kermit · Wink · Goldsmith · Gardendale · Notrees · McCamey · Iraan · Imperial · Coyanosa
Highways & Corridors

The roads where we fight your case.

Local knowledge matters. We know the highways, surface streets, and dangerous corridors where serious injury crashes happen here — and how each crash type plays out in negotiation and court.

I-20
Interstate 20
Major east-west corridor through Midland-Odessa. Heavy oilfield truck traffic with frequent fatal crashes.
Loop 250
Loop 250 (Midland)
Midland's loop. Heavy commercial and commuter traffic.
Loop 338
Loop 338 (Odessa)
Odessa's loop. High-traffic with frequent crashes.
SH-191
State Highway 191
Major connector between Midland and Odessa. Notorious for serious crashes from oilfield traffic.
US-385
US-385 (Andrews Hwy)
Heavy oilfield truck corridor.
SH-302
State Highway 302
Major oilfield route with significant commercial truck traffic.
High-Risk Intersections

Where local crashes happen most.

These intersections come up over and over in our case files. If you were hit at one of them, that pattern itself can become evidence of foreseeable danger and contribute to your case.

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I-20 at Loop 250 (East Midland)
Major commercial corridor convergence.
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I-20 at Loop 338 (Odessa)
Heavy oilfield traffic convergence.
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SH-191 at SH-158
Notorious oilfield corridor intersection with serious crash history.
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US-385 at I-20
Heavy commercial truck intersection.
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Front Street at I-20 (Odessa)
Heavy commercial intersection.
6
Big Spring Street at I-20
Heavy traffic crossing.
Commercial Trucking

Where the 18-wheelers run through.

The Permian Basin is the largest oilfield in the United States — and Midland-Odessa sits at its center. The result: extraordinary commercial truck traffic on I-20, SH-191, US-385, and surface roads throughout the region. Oilfield service trucks, sand haulers, water trucks, and heavy equipment transports operate 24/7 — and serious crashes are tragically frequent. These cases typically involve multiple potentially liable parties: drivers, operators, contractors, and equipment owners.

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Local Courts

Where we file your case.

Midland County / Ector County District Courts

500 N Loraine St, Midland, TX 79701

Midland County (Midland) and Ector County (Odessa) operate separate District Courts. Cases are filed in the county where the accident occurred or where the defendants reside. Both court systems have extensive experience with oilfield injury and commercial vehicle litigation.

  • County Courts at LawSmaller civil cases
  • U.S. District Court — Western District of TexasFederal matters
  • Justice CourtsMinor disputes
Midland County Pop
~170,000
Ector County Pop
~165,000
Oilfield Traffic
Heaviest in U.S.
Commercial Crashes
Disproportionately High
Local Insurance Climate

The insurance landscape locally.

The Permian Basin insurance market is dominated by commercial vehicle and oilfield operator policies — often substantial multi-million dollar policies. Many cases involve complex coverage disputes between operators, contractors, and various insurers. We have extensive experience with Permian Basin commercial vehicle and oilfield injury litigation.

Local Facts & Figures

By the numbers.

Midland County Pop
~170,000
Ector County Pop
~165,000
Oilfield Traffic
Heaviest in U.S.
Commercial Crashes
Disproportionately High

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Local knowledge.

When we represent Midland-Odessa clients, we know the roads, courts, hospitals, and accident patterns specific to this market.

Major highways

I-20 east-west through both cities, SH-191 (the connector between them), US-385, Loop 250 (Midland), Loop 338 (Odessa)

Courts

Midland County District Courts, Ector County District Courts, and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Midland-Odessa Division

Trauma & hospitals

Medical Center Hospital (Level II trauma — only Level II in the Permian Basin), Midland Memorial Hospital, Odessa Regional Medical Center

Local context

Midland-Odessa is the operational heart of the Permian Basin — the largest oil-producing region in the United States. Commercial oilfield truck traffic dominates I-20 and the surrounding state highways. Permian truck crashes are one of the largest categories of fatalities in West Texas.

Cases we handle in Midland-Odessa.

Personal injury cases we represent Midland-Odessa clients on — across Texas and New Mexico law as applicable.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about personal injury cases in Midland-Odessa. Have a question not answered here? Call us anytime — no consultation fee.

01 Do I need a personal injury lawyer specifically in Midland-Odessa?
Not necessarily. Most personal injury work happens via phone, email, video calls, and document exchange — so the attorney doesn't need to be physically in Midland-Odessa. What matters is that they're licensed in Texas, familiar with Midland and Ector Counties courts, and experienced in cases like yours. We represent clients throughout Texas and New Mexico, including Midland-Odessa, with the same dedication regardless of distance.
02 How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Midland-Odessa?
You pay nothing upfront. We work on contingency — typically 33.33% of the recovery before a lawsuit is filed, 40% after litigation begins. Case expenses (expert witnesses, court filing fees, depositions) are separate and only paid from recovery. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
03 How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Midland-Odessa?
Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, starting from the date of the accident. After 2 years, your claim is generally barred forever. But practically, you should act much sooner — evidence disappears within weeks (surveillance video, witness memories, vehicle data). Aim to consult an attorney within the first 30 days.
04 What kinds of cases do you handle in Midland-Odessa?
Car accidents, truck accidents (18-wheelers), motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries (TBI, spinal cord), workplace injuries, Uber/Lyft accidents, insurance bad faith claims, and negligent security cases. We handle the full range of Texas personal injury law.
05 Will an attorney personally handle my Midland-Odessa case?
Yes — one of our three attorneys (Shawn Barnett, Jonathan Perez, or Jeff Barnett) personally handles every case we accept. You won't be passed off to a junior associate or paralegal. We deliberately keep our caseload manageable so each client gets actual attorney attention.
06 What if my accident involves a commercial trucking company in Midland-Odessa?
Commercial trucking accidents typically involve Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations in addition to state personal injury law. We have experience with these cases including spoliation letters to preserve truck black box data, hours-of-service violations, and multi-party liability (driver, trucking company, broker, shipper).
07 Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for my Midland-Odessa accident?
Yes — Texas uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar rule. As long as you were 50% or less at fault, you can recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 51%+ at fault, you cannot recover. This is why insurance companies aggressively try to shift blame to victims — to push you over the 51% threshold.
08 What should I do immediately after an accident in Midland-Odessa?
(1) Get to safety; (2) Call 911 even for seemingly minor accidents; (3) Get medical care within 24 hours, even if you feel okay; (4) Photograph everything; (5) Get witness contact info; (6) Don't give recorded statements to the other driver's insurance company; (7) Contact a personal injury attorney before signing anything. See our complete First 7 Days After an Accident guide for detailed day-by-day steps.