Their Impact on Employers and Workers Immigration has always been a costly endeavor, both emotionally and financially. With changes imposed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the monetary costs associated with … [Read more...]
Spring Showers Often a Factor in Increase in Texas Motor Vehicle Accidents
Studies Show that Spring is Wettest Time of the Year in Lone Star State Data collected over the last century indicates that April and May are the wettest months of the year across Texas, with some locations around the state getting upwards of 10 … [Read more...]
The Changing Landscape of Divorce and Family Law in Texas
Recent Updates in Texas Family Law and How They Affect You State legislators chose to focus significantly on family law matters in 2023, enacting 37 changes to the Texas Family Code. That included amendments to existing statutes, as well as … [Read more...]
Premises Liability Laws in Texas
Your Rights When You Have Been Injured on Residential or Commercial Property You're invited to a party or you go to the mall to get something. Unfortunately, while you're there, you slip and fall, suffering a serious and debilitating injury … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Estate Planning for Young Adults
What Is the Purpose of Estate Planning? What Are the Common Tools of Estate Planning? Why Should You Have an Estate Plan? You've just graduated from college and started your first job, or you've just married or had your first child. It's not time … [Read more...]
Common Work Injuries in Texas
What Are the Most Frequent Injuries? Can an Attorney Help You Recover Damages other than Workers' Compensation? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, employers report, on average, nearly 3 million … [Read more...]
Kim Smith Selected as an NTL ‐ Civil Plaintiff ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the State of Texas
Workers' Compensation Attorney - Kim Smith The National Trial Lawyers proudly announces the selection of Kim Smith, a distinguished member of Bailey & Galyen, as an NTL ‐ Civil Plaintiff ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of Texas. The Top 100 … [Read more...]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Recovering Compensation as an Injured Railroad Worker
Protecting Your Legal Rights When You Have Been Hurt on the Job Even though railroad operations throughout the United States are highly regulated, working for the railroads continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. … [Read more...]
Qualifying for SSDI When You Have Mental Health Issues
Can You Receive SSDI If Your Injuries Are Psychological? When you've been hurt on the job, you can typically seek benefits through the state's workers' compensation system or in a personal injury lawsuit. But what if you have a condition that … [Read more...]
Serious and Catastrophic Injury Claims—An Overview
What Is a Serious and Catastrophic Injury Claim? How Does It Differ from Other Types of Personal Injury Claims? Almost any personal injury can have a significant impact on your life. In fact, injuries commonly perceived as minor or insignificant, … [Read more...]
The Legal Differences between Medical Marijuana, CBD, Hemp and Delta-8 in Texas
Which Substances Are Legal in Texas? How Can You Tell the Difference? In 2018, the United States Congress legalized the production of hemp, paving the way for a whole new spate of products associated with the cannabis plant. In 2019, Texas followed … [Read more...]
Debunking the Myths about Workplace Injury Claims
Setting the Record Straight on Common Misperceptions about Job-Related Injury Claims When you've been injured on the job, suddenly everyone around you is an expert. You'll get plenty of unsolicited advice about what you can and cannot, typically … [Read more...]