Steps You Can Take to Prevent Winter Automobile Accidents This Year Winter is just around the corner and while driving in Texas this time of year typically doesn't compare to many northern climates, where you might have a foot of snow in a single … [Read more...]
Comparative Negligence in Texas
What Happens If You Caused an Accident Where You Suffered an Injury? You've been injured in an accident, and it seems clear to you that the other party was entirely responsible for causing your injury. Don't be surprised, though, if defense … [Read more...]
The Penalties for Driving without a License in Texas
The Potential Consequences of Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended or Revoked License It can seem like a harmless offense—you forgot to renew your drivers license or you got a couple of tickets and has your license suspended. But you needed to go … [Read more...]
The Deadliest Highways in Texas
I-20 and I-35 Rank Among Worst in the Nation According to data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the northern part of Texas has a somewhat ignominious honor—it’s home to two of the five deadliest highways in America. … [Read more...]
How to Deal with a Low Settlement Offer
Your Options When an Insurance Company Tries to Lowball You When you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident, or if you’ve suffered property damage in a crash, one of your first steps will typically be to contact your insurance provider, so that … [Read more...]
Holiday Driving Safety Tips
Staying Safe on the Roads This Holiday Season When the holidays come around, a number of factors can combine to make things a bit dicey on the roads. The days are shorter, so more of your driving is under the streetlights. The weather can be … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Rights When You Have an Insurance Company Settlement Offer
Why It’s Important to Talk with an Attorney before You Accept the Offer When you’ve been hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s carelessness or negligence, one of the first places you typically turn is your insurance carrier. You have to be … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries: Seek Thorough Medical Attention
Hello. My name is Michael Galyen. I am a personal injury lawyer at the law firm of Bailey & Galyen, one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. We have represented tens of thousands of people who have been hurt in motor vehicle accidents. We … [Read more...]
Recovering Compensation after an Accident Caused by a Drunk Driver
The Rights of Victims in Drunk Driving Accidents According to studies, there are nearly 40 alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents in Texas every single day. Nearly 40% of all traffic fatalities in Texas in 2016 involved a driver under the influence … [Read more...]
The Truth About the Family Member Exclusion in Texas Automobile Policies
At one time most Texas automobile liability insurance policies included a so-called family member exclusion which foreclosed liability coverage for any claim made by a family member against a family member. This exclusion was included in these … [Read more...]
Statistics Show Increase in Car Accidents during Pandemic
Number of Car Accidents Increases During Pandemic Americans Have Been Driving Less but Crashing More The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its first data about motor vehicle safety during the COVID-19 crisis and … [Read more...]
What to Do If Your Car Insurance Company Denies a Claim
Evaluating Your Options If you assume that, when you have a legitimate claim under an insurance policy, you’ll get a timely and fair payout, it’s likely you’ve never had to file an insurance claim. Here’s the simple truth: insurance companies are … [Read more...]
