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...]
How to File a Slip and Fall Claim in Texas
Slip and Fall? Where Do You File? When Must You File? What Must You Prove? In Texas, as in all states, persons and companies who own or control residential or commercial property have a duty to maintain the premises so as to minimize the risk of … [Read more...]
The Estate Planning Documents You Need to Have in Place
Estate Plans | Wills and Trusts | Powers of Attorney | Advance Directives | Living Wills When you’ve worked hard to build your net worth, to create the resources to protect your loved ones in the event of your death, you want to take the necessary … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury: The Signs and Symptoms
How to Tell If You Have Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury When you’ve been in any type of accident or had a mishap that involved a bump or blow to the head, a snapping of your neck, or any type of trauma to your neck or shoulders, there’s a good … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Social Security Disability
When you find yourself disabled and unable to work there are two government programs available to provide for you and your family. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are … [Read more...]
2022 Immigration Updates
Wronged by Your Employer? Be Sure to Report It
I’m Brittney Thompson, one of the employment attorneys at Bailey & Galyen. We receive calls daily from potential clients who have been wronged at work and want to know what their legal rights are. Through our intake process, we determine if what … [Read more...]
