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...]
Estate Planning for Parents of Small Children
Why Young Families Need an Effective Estate Plan Estate planning is for people approaching their golden years, right? Unfortunately, far too many parents believe that and fail to adequately prepare for what will happen in the event of their untimely … [Read more...]
The Statute of Limitations in Texas Slip-and-Fall Claims
How Long Do You Have to File a Premises Liability Claim? In Texas, as in all states, owners and persons in control of residential or commercial property have a legal duty to maintain the premises in a way that minimizes the risk of injury to anyone … [Read more...]
Does a Contested Divorce Take More Time to Complete than an Uncontested Divorce?
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Texas Why Would a Divorce Be Contested? Do Contested Divorces Take Longer? When the bonds of marriage are irreparably broken, divorce is typically the only option. You may have conflicting concerns, however, … [Read more...]
The Rights of Passengers in Motor Vehicle Accidents
When Can You Recover Compensation? When you’re behind the wheel in Texas and suffer injury because of the wrongful or careless act of another motorist, you have the right to seek full and fair compensation for your losses. But what if you’re a … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Miranda Rights in Texas
The Constitutional Safeguards Available When You’re Detained by Police Because they understood the power of government officials and potential for abuses within the ranks of law enforcement, the founding fathers included specific language in the … [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...]
Will I Have to Pay for Medical Care After an Accident?
How Are Medical Bills Paid After a Motor Vehicle Accident? When you’re hurt in an automobile accident, the first and most important thing you need to do is take care of your health. As a general rule, the sooner you get medical treatment, the less … [Read more...]
Scott Robelen Returns to Bailey & Galyen As Catastrophic Litigation Attorney
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The law firm of Bailey & Galyen is pleased to announce that Scott Robelen has re-joined the firm’s personal injury practice as the Catastrophic Litigation Attorney for the Dallas office. Robelen was previously a litigation … [Read more...]
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents – Who Can Sue in Texas?
Can You Bring a Wrongful Death Claim After the Loss of a Loved One? When a loved one dies in a car crash or truck accident, your life changes forever. There's nothing you can do to bring them back, but that doesn't mean you don't have real, tangible … [Read more...]
The Unseen Consequences of a Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI—The "Invisible Injury" | How Its Symptoms Can Go Unnoticed The mere term "traumatic brain injury" can be scary—and it should be. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), TBI is one of the most frequent causes of death and permanent … [Read more...]
How a Knowledgeable and Proven Lawyer Can Help Maximize Your Recovery
The Benefits of Hiring an Experienced Texas Personal Injury Attorney When you're hurt because of someone else's carelessness, you can easily become overwhelmed by the ways your life is affected. You may worry about paying your bills because you … [Read more...]
