A Look at the Fatal Car Accident Statistics in Texas Over the past five years, Texas has consistently been among the states with the most fatal car accidents, leading the nation in 2016 and 2017 with nearly 3,800 deaths each year on the state's … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Personal Injury and Property Damage
The Difference Between Personal Injury and Property Damage in Texas Lawsuits Recovering for All Your Losses After an Accident When you've been in an accident caused by someone else's wrongful or careless act, you have a right to seek compensation … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Loved One Dies in a Commercial Truck Accident
Protecting Your Rights After a Fatal 18-Wheeler Wreck When a loved one dies in a truck accident, the grief and shock can paralyze you emotionally and mentally. It's imperative that you take certain steps to protect your legal interests, so that you … [Read more...]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas?
Who Has the Right to Seek Compensation After an Accidental Death? When someone dies because of the careless or negligent conduct of another person, the potential losses can be immense. The deceased person may have been the primary provider for a … [Read more...]
Losses that can be Recovered in A Personal Injury Lawsuit
Hello, my name is Michael Galyen and I’m a personal injury attorney with Bailey & Galyen, one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. These are some of the first questions clients have when they come to us after an accident. In Texas, you have … [Read more...]
People Are Reminded They Need Estate Planning
I'm Jay Bailey with Bailey & Galyen. We have lived through unprecedented times, and I'm tired of it. Through the course of the deep freeze and the pandemic and now excitingly as we enter the summer of '21 and hope to travel people are reminded … [Read more...]
What Happens If You Have to Move Out of State?
Hi, this is Kim Wyatt, managing attorney of the work comp department here at Bailey & Galyen. We're discussing today two topics. One is, what happens with your work comp claim if you have to move out of state? And two you feel someone is watching … [Read more...]
Can You Recover More Than Your Car Insurance Policy Limit?
What Are Your Options When Your Losses Exceed Policy Payouts? When you’re hurt in a motor vehicle accident, the first place you typically turn for compensation is auto insurance. Sometimes, though, the benefits available under a car insurance policy … [Read more...]
The Importance of Witness Statements in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
How Witness Statements Can Help Make Your Case Often, in a personal injury claim, most of the evidence comes from the parties involved—the person who suffered the injury and the one who allegedly caused it. In many situations, though, it can be … [Read more...]
I Have Been Served with Divorce Papers—Now What?
I Have Been Served with Divorce Papers—Now What? How Do I Protect Myself? What Are the Right Steps to Take? Being served with divorce papers can be a shocking and overwhelming experience. Whether you saw it coming or it caught you completely off … [Read more...]
The Problem with Do-It-Yourself Will Kits
The Shortcomings of Do-It-Yourself Wills Kits and Online Products May Cost You More in the Long Run If you’ve worked with an attorney to put an estate plan in place to ensure the orderly distribution of your estate, you are in the distinct … [Read more...]
Mental Health Issues as a Work-Related Disability
Many people face stress and challenges at work, which can overwhelm some people. Mental health struggles like anxiety, depression, and PTSD can make it hard to keep up with job duties. For those affected, it can feel like there’s nowhere to turn. … [Read more...]
