Learn the Right Steps to Minimize Potential Consequences Being detained or taken into custody by a law enforcement officer can be scary and intimidating, even when you’ve done nothing wrong. Adrenaline and emotions can take over, causing you to … [Read more...]
Texas Motorcycle-Accident-Injury Facts and Statistics
Things You Need to Know About Riding a Motorcycle in the Lone Star State It's no secret that getting on a motorcycle is far more dangerous than hopping in a passenger vehicle. In addition to the fact that motorcycles are more difficult to control in … [Read more...]
Texas Dog Bite Laws
Your Rights When You’re Attacked or Bitten At most times, a dog truly is “man’s best friend.” But it’s also true that dogs are wild animals that have been domesticated by humans. When you ignore the known or obvious aggressive tendencies of a canine … [Read more...]
Divorce
People contemplating a divorce would be well-advised to take stock of their current circumstances and evaluate whether they are in a position to proceed. A divorce is very disruptive to your life. It will affect your living arrangements, … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About DWI in Texas
Minimizing the Consequences of an Arrest or Conviction for Driving While Intoxicated We all make mistakes. But some of them can have devastating consequences, including a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI). You may be aware of some of … [Read more...]
Help Your Lawyer by Collecting Evidence at the Scene of A Car Accident
Hello. My name is Michael Galyen. I am a personal injury lawyer at the law firm of Bailey & Galyen, one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. We have represented hundreds of people who have been hurt in motor vehicle accidents. We understand … [Read more...]
Can My Employer Require Me to Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?
I'm Brittney Thompson, one of the employment attorneys at Bailey & Galyen. I wanted to take the time today to hit on a question that we have seen a lot of since the COVID-19 vaccination started to roll out—can my employer require me to get the … [Read more...]
Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse
So you may have been pulled over by a police officer, they inform you that you have exceeded the speed limit but you weren't really paying attention to what the speed limit was nor how fast you were driving. As many of you know ignorance of the law … [Read more...]
Basics of 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 or (SSDI)pays benefits to you and certain members of … [Read more...]
Can My Employer Make Me Get the COVID Vaccine?
Are There Employment Laws That Allow You to Say No? The coronavirus pandemic has changed many of the basic assumptions we make every day, and, for some, has pushed the limit of acceptable government intrusion into private life. While we all want to … [Read more...]
Do I Need an Attorney After a Construction Site Injury?
The Ways an Experienced Lawyer Can Help Maximize Your Financial Recovery According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, working in residential or commercial construction is one of the most hazardous occupations in the world, with more than 150,000 … [Read more...]
The Importance of Keeping Your Estate Plan Up to Date
Amend Your Estate Planning to Respond to Major Life Changes Putting an effective estate plan in place is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones. It can eliminate uncertainty, anxiety, and potential conflict after your death and … [Read more...]