What’s the Difference? What Makes a Crime a Misdemeanor or a Felony? You’re under investigation or have been arrested and charged with a felony or misdemeanor. What’s the difference between these two types of criminal offenses? What makes a crime a … [Read more...]
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Dallas-Fort Worth for Motorcycle Riders
Places in the DFW Metroplex Where You Should Exercise Extra Caution When you ride a motorcycle, you accept that it’s inherently more dangerous than traveling in a passenger vehicle. Far too many motorists simply don’t pay enough attention to know … [Read more...]
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Texas
The Factors that Affect the Finalization of a Divorce Your marriage is over and you’re ready to move forward with your life. You’ve filed for divorce and been working with your attorney to move the process to completion. How long does it typically … [Read more...]
Can You Sue a Bar for Over-Serving a Drunk Driver in Texas?
An Overview of the Dram Shop Laws in Texas According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about one in every three motor vehicle accidents involves a drunk driver. In 2020 alone, nearly 12,000 people died nationwide in … [Read more...]
Bailey & Galyen Attorney J.C. Bailey Talks About the Need for, and Benefits of, Estate Planning
An Experienced Lawyer Discusses the Basics J.C. Bailey, of counsel with the law firm Bailey & Galyen, sat down with Abbey Tinoco recently and talked about the important things to consider when you’ve decided to set up an estate plan. Bailey stressed … [Read more...]
Bailey & Galyen Celebrates Second Full Season as the Official Law Firm Sponsor of the Texas Rangers
Team Opens 2025 Season Against the Red Sox In a thriller, the Texas Rangers opened the 2025 baseball season March 27 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, losing to the Boston Red Sox when slugger Wilyer Abreu launched a three-run homer in the top of … [Read more...]
Texas Search and Seizure Law
What Are the Basic Protections in Texas? When Can a Search or Seizure Be Conducted Without a Warrant? Being a suspect in a criminal investigation can be harrowing, particularly when you’ve done nothing wrong. The framers of the U.S. Constitution … [Read more...]
How Much Can You Receive in SSDI Benefits
If you’re unable to work due to a disability, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a vital financial lifeline. But one common question for many applicants is, “How much can you receive in SSDI benefits?” The answer depends on several … [Read more...]
The Impact of Dallas-Fort Worth’s 3.6% Increase in Compensation Cost on Workers’ Compensation Claims
How Employers May Respond to Increased Costs for Workers’ Comp Insurance According to data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, the average cost of workers’ compensation in the Dallas-Fort Worth … [Read more...]
What If I Am Partly to Blame for My Car Accident?
No one plans for a car accident. One moment you’re going about your day and the next, everything changes. These events can be deeply unsettling—physically, emotionally, and financially. On top of the stress, you may wonder, “What If I Am Partly to … [Read more...]
Common Workplace Hazards That Lead to Non-Subscriber Claims in Texas
Potential Dangers in the Workplace | Your Rights When Your Employer Is Not a Subscriber to the Texas Workers’ Compensation System You’ve been hurt on the job. In every state but Texas, your employer would be required to provide workers’ compensation … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Accidents on Texas Highways
How to Protect Yourself Legally After a Crash You’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident on one of Texas’s many highways. Chances are your injuries are serious, even potentially catastrophic. The steps you take in the immediate aftermath of the wreck … [Read more...]
