In Texas, the way attorneys get paid is as follows: once the attorney completes work on a case, they submit it to the division for review. If the work is approved, the division sends out a notice to the client, the attorney, the insurance carrier, … [Read more...]
We have your best interests in mind at Bailey & Galyen
Earlier today, a woman came in with a three-month-old baby. She wanted to establish custody, visitation, and child support. She had the option to pay me several thousand dollars to handle these matters or to go to the attorney general's office and … [Read more...]
SSI VS SSDI
SSI, or Social Security Insurance, has both a disability component and a financial need component. To be eligible for SSI benefits, an individual must be disabled and have a demonstrated financial need, meaning they cannot have more than $2,500 in … [Read more...]
The Potential Defendants in a Texas Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuit
The Different Sources of Compensation after a Car Wreck You've been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident. Your first course of action is typically to file a lawsuit against the driver who caused the accident, with the expectation that his … [Read more...]
What Must You Prove to Get Compensation in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
What Is the Legal Basis for a Personal Injury Claim? When you've suffered any type of injury because of the actions of another person, you have the right to hold them accountable by filing a personal injury lawsuit. What is the legal basis for … [Read more...]
What Is the Difference between Lawful Permanent Residency and Citizenship?
What Rights Come with Lawful Permanent Residency? What Rights Do You Get with Citizenship? When you're seeking to make the United States your home, there are typically two goals you have in mind: lawful permanent residency and citizenship. Though … [Read more...]
What Are Your Rights in Texas if Your Employer Doesn’t Subscribe to Workers’ Compensation?
How Can You Recover for Injuries Sustained in the Workplace? In every state, there are laws establishing a workers' compensation system, which offers a streamlined process for recovering compensation after a workplace injury. In many states, most … [Read more...]
Texas Divorce—Can You Be Compelled to Set Aside Money for Your Child’s Education?
Will a Court Order You to Contribute? Your marriage is irreparably broken and the best way forward is through divorce. You have minor children and, like any parent, you want them to have every opportunity you can provide, including access to a … [Read more...]
The Different Types of Damages Available in a Personal Claim
What Losses Are Recoverable When You Have Been Injured? In the aftermath of an accident, where the wrongful acts of another person have caused you to suffer physical and financial loss, you have the right to seek compensation, commonly referred to … [Read more...]
Am I still eligible for Worker’s Comp if the injury was my fault?
When you are hurt on the job, you must show only two things to qualify for workers’ compensation—that you were injured and that the injury was work-related. Workers’ compensation is essentially a “no-fault” system, and does not require proof of … [Read more...]
How can you get a green card?
A green card grants a foreign national the right to live and work in the United States for an indefinite period of time. There are a number of ways to qualify for a green card. A spouse or family member may sponsor you for lawful permanent residency, … [Read more...]
Is it possible for my ex-spouse to leave the state with my kids?
In Texas, the determining factor with respect to custody and visitation is the best interests of the child. Furthermore, family law judges in Texas prefer arrangements that give minor children access to both parents. In most custody orders, the court … [Read more...]
