Can You Sue for Damages after a Parking Lot Injury? Parking lots and parking garages can often be dangerous places for pedestrians. Often, they’re poorly maintained, with broken concrete, asphalt, curbs or walkways, or have oil, water, ice or other … [Read more...]
Can a Victim Choose to Withdraw a Domestic Violence Complaint?
Can You Change Your Mind and Drop a Domestic Violence Charge? It happens often—in the heat of a domestic dispute, things escalate and there’s physical contact. The police are called, the perpetrator goes to jail and domestic violence charges are … [Read more...]
Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury after a Motor Vehicle Accident
Recognizing When You’ve Suffered a TBI in an Auto Accident When you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle wreck, one of the most common types of injuries is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Nearly three million people seek medical attention every … [Read more...]
What Are Your Options When Your Spouse Won’t Agree to a Divorce?
Can Your Spouse Prevent a Divorce by Refusing to Sign the Papers? If your marriage has been contentious, with fairly regular disagreements on a wide range of issues, it may not be surprising, should you file for a divorce, that your spouse refuses … [Read more...]
Catastrophic Injury Claims
When you suffer an injury because of the negligence of another person, you want an experienced attorney to protect your rights, help you get the compensation you need, and get your life back together. And when your injury is catastrophic, it’s even … [Read more...]
Child Support in 2021 and Beyond
Hello, my name is Chloe Chartier and I am a family law attorney with Bailey & Galyen. Are you a noncustodial parent with a child support obligation struggling to make ends meet after losing your job because of the COVID pandemic? Are you worried … [Read more...]
Is My Doctor A Network or Non-Network Provider?
Howdy, this is Kim Wyatt I'm the managing attorney of the Workers' Comp Department here at Bailey & Galyen. You may be searching for a doctor to treat you for your Workers' Comp claim. You really need to know if you are in a network or non-network … [Read more...]
Filing for Unemployment
Hi, I’m Jamie Gilmore, an employment attorney with Bailey & Galyen. Following a workplace termination, it is normal to feel betrayed, embarrassed, and angry. You may be confused about what your options are or what steps to take next. Consulting an … [Read more...]
Civil Appellate Law Overview
I'm Paul Wieneskie and I handle Civil Appeals for Bailey & Galyen. I started my career in 1982 as a briefing attorney for the Court of Appeals in Tyler. I quickly fell in love with Appellate Law and have specialized in that area ever since. I've … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation Impairment Ratings
What Are Impairment Ratings, and Why Do They Matter? When you’re hurt on the job in Texas, you have a right to seek benefits under Texas workers’ compensation law. Generally, the payments you receive through a workers’ compensation claim are … [Read more...]
What Not to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Mistakes to Avoid to Maximize Your Recovery If you’re hurt in an automobile accident because of someone else’s negligence, you have the right to file a legal claim for compensation for your injuries and losses. Though your emotions may run high, and … [Read more...]
Where Can I File a Workplace Discrimination Claim in Texas?
What Is the Process for Getting Compensation for Wrongful Treatment at Work? Under federal and Texas state law, it’s illegal for employers to treat workers differently based on certain enumerated classifications, including: Race Color … [Read more...]
