Bedford, Texas, August 30, 2021 Attorney Lane Haygood has joined Bailey & Galyen as head of the firm’s office in Odessa, Texas. Having worked in private practice the last several years, Lane is well-known and respected in the Texas bar. He has been … [Read more...]
Allocating Damages in a Multi-Car Accident in Texas
How Does the Court Determine Who Pays What in A Multi-Car Accident? According to data collected by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, over 40% of motor vehicle accidents in the United States involve three or more cars. Though a single … [Read more...]
Your Legal Options in Texas When You’re Bitten by a Dog
What Are the Texas Dog-Bite Laws? What Can You Do After a Dog Bite? A dog is man’s best friend, right? While that may be generally true, canines are domesticated wild animals that can pose a serious risk of injury when neglected, poorly treated, or … [Read more...]
Rear-End Motor Vehicle Accidents in Texas
What Can I Recover If I’m Hit In A Rear-End Motor Vehicle Accident In 2019, more than 4.5 million Americans were injured in over 3 million motor vehicle accidents. Statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that … [Read more...]
Understanding Texas Open Container Laws
What Is an Open Container? What Are the Potential Penalties? It’s commonly understood in Texas that you can be criminally prosecuted if you are stopped by police and there’s sufficient evidence to indicate that you are driving while impaired by … [Read more...]
Estate Planning for Single Parents
Why It’s Important to Put a Careful Plan in Place As a single parent, your life is hectic because you must fulfill the roles of both parents. You think about what might happen if you’re incapacitated or die—how it would affect your children—but you … [Read more...]
Notario Publico vs. Notary Public – Not the Same Thing
Important Distinctions for Immigrants From Mexico If you are coming into the United States from Mexico, you may be familiar with the term notario publico. But beware. Though notario publico literally translates into “notary public” in English, it … [Read more...]
Establishing Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim In Texas
Establishing negligence in a personal injury claim in Texas is vital to securing maximum compensation for damages and losses. So, what does this mean for your case? And how can a Texas personal injury lawyer help you establish negligence? At … [Read more...]
What Is the Difference Between Separation and Divorce in Texas?
Are There Advantages to Separating Without Getting a Divorce? You may be experiencing problems in your marriage, but you’re not ready to call it quits yet. You’ve probably heard the term “legal separation” and may be wondering how it’s different … [Read more...]
Catastrophic Injuries
Hi I'm Kern Lewis. I'm a Director of the Catastrophic Injury section of Bailey & Galyen. Catastrophic injuries are those that are more complicated than the average car wreck. These are injuries that will involve death, incapacitation, paralysis, … [Read more...]
K-Visas
Hello, my name is Andrés Martínez, Immigration Attorney here at Bailey & Galyen. February is the month of love. But many Americans are not able to celebrate with their true love, because they may be found overseas. Luckily, Bailey & Galyen … [Read more...]
L Visa for Intracompany Transferees
Hello, my name is Andrés Martínez, Immigration Attorney at Bailey & Galyen, today I want to talk to you about the L visa for Intracompany Transferees. The L visa is a non-immigrant visa that enables a US company to transfer an employee from one … [Read more...]
