Department of Homeland Security Announces Process With military conflict raging in both the Ukraine and Sudan, a wave of refugees is expected to seek protection in the United States. In mid-April, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced … [Read more...]
Should I Accept the First Settlement Offer?
Strategies to Maximize the Amount You Recover When you have been injured and have extensive medical expenses or can’t work, you want to get payment for your losses as soon possible. For that reason, an initial settlement offer from a defendant’s … [Read more...]
Why You Can’t Rely on a CT Scan or MRI to Diagnose a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
MRIs and CT Scans Can Miss Symptoms of Concussion or TBI When you've suffered any type of bump or blow to the head, regardless of how severe it may seem, it's critical that you seek immediate medical attention. Even minor trauma to your brain, if in … [Read more...]
Boating Accidents on Texas Lakes
The Different Types of Boating Accidents | What to Do Immediately after a Boating Accident Spring is here and summer's not too far away. That means it's time to get your boat on the water. It's great fun for everyone, as long as you take the right … [Read more...]
I Was Hit While Riding My Bike – What Do I Do Now?
Your Rights after a Bicycle Accident In Texas, bicyclists have the same rights to use the roads that motor vehicles do. Unfortunately, most motorists don’t understand that and often fail to use appropriate caution when sharing the road. The National … [Read more...]
The Importance of a Police Report after a DFW Traffic Accident
What's In a Police Report? How Will It Help You Get Full and Fair Compensation? In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, your first concerns should be about your health. Once you've confirmed that you're okay...that you don't need to go to the … [Read more...]
Hydrogen Sulfide Injury and Death Claims
If you work in oil and gas fields, you may have had a whiff of Hydrogen Sulfide, or H2S gas. In small concentrations, it smells like rotten eggs, but when more pervasive, can have a sweet smell. It’s anything but sweet, though—even at low levels, it … [Read more...]
No-Fault Divorce in Texas
Marriages end for a variety of reasons—infidelity, abuse and substance abuse are common causes of divorce. But sometimes, it’s just a consequence of growing apart, and it can be difficult to identify a reason. Fortunately, in Texas, as in all other … [Read more...]
Estate Planning Doesn’t Have to Be Complex
Hi I'm Jay Bailey with the firm of Bailey & Galyen I head up our Probate & Estate Planning section. There's a concept called enormity paralysis and enormity paralysis says that some things are so big and so complex and intimidating that they just … [Read more...]
Common Mistakes that Can Lead to a Motorcycle Accident
Frequent Errors by Motorists and Motorcyclists that Cause Collisions There’s nothing that quite compares with the feeling of hitting the open road on a motorcycle, with the wind in your face and that raw power at your fingertips. There’s also a bit … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Sealing and Clearing a Criminal Record
Understanding Expunction vs. Non Disclosure We all make mistakes, but for some of us, those mistakes can have long-term consequences. If you’ve made bad decisions and been convicted of a crime, you can find that error in judgment haunting you … [Read more...]
Things You Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Claims in Texas
The Different Approach to Workplace Injuries in the Lone Star State In most states, certain employers are required to either have a valid policy of workers’ compensation insurance or be approved by the state as self-insured. Texas, though, does not … [Read more...]
