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...]
HOW IS CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINED IN TEXAS?
The courts in Texas are given a great deal of discretion when determining child custody. However, the best interests of the child must ultimately be given priority under Texas family law. The Texas courts evaluate the ability of both parents to care … [Read more...]
The Types of Damages Available after a Drunk Driving Accident
The Types of Losses You Can Recover after a Crash You've been hurt in a wreck and it turns out the at-fault driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash. What types of losses can you expect to recover in a personal … [Read more...]
Alimony in Texas
When Is Alimony Warranted? What Are the Different Types of Alimony? Your marriage has ended. Maybe you’ve been a stay-at-home spouse, giving up career opportunities to raise the family. Maybe you’ve been the breadwinner, but believe that your … [Read more...]
Can You Sue If You Were Bit on a Dog Owner’s Property?
Is the Owner Still Liable If You Were on Private Property? If you've been attacked or bitten by a dog on public property—walking along the sidewalk in front of a neighbor's house or at a local park, for instance—Texas law is pretty clear. Unless you … [Read more...]
Citing Grounds for Divorce in Texas
Do You Have to State Grounds? What Grounds Are Available? Though Texas is, like all other states, a “no-fault” jurisdiction for the purposes of divorce, you must still state grounds before the court will grant any divorce. In fact, a number of … [Read more...]
