Injuries That Are Not Immediately Apparent May Be the Most Debilitating When you're hurt in a motor vehicle accident, your first priority must be your health and well-being. Some of the injuries you suffer are likely to be immediately … [Read more...]
Things You Need to Know Before Giving a Statement to an Insurance Company
Protecting Your Rights to Full Benefits after an Accident When you're involved in a motor vehicle accident, one of the first steps to take is to contact your insurance provider. Don't be surprised if you get a prompt response and an adjustor even … [Read more...]
Is the Insurance Company Offering Me a Fair Settlement?
How Do I Know the Value of My Claim? When you suffer any type of injury and file a claim with your insurer, you typically can expect a fairly prompt response. The insurance adjustor may even offer you a settlement within days or weeks. They'll tell … [Read more...]
Moving Out of Texas with Minor Children After a Divorce
Do You Need Your Ex-Spouse's Permission? Must the Court Approve the Move? We live in an increasingly mobile society. Census data indicates that the average American moves more than 11 times in his or her life. What if you are a divorced parent of … [Read more...]
When Your Ex-Spouse Puts Your Child at Risk
Your Options When You Have Evidence That Your Child May Be Unsafe When you’re a divorced parent, time spent away from your children can be hard. You understand it’s important for them to have strong relationships with your ex, but you miss them. … [Read more...]
Why You Need an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Risks of Using Inexperienced Counsel or Representing Yourself When you're under investigation for committing a crime, or arrested and charged, the fear and uncertainty can be paralyzing. You might hire the first attorney you meet, regardless of … [Read more...]
Don’t Put Off Getting Medical Attention After An Accident
Hello, I'm Michael Galyen, a personal injury lawyer at the law firm of Bailey & Galyen. One of the things we see far too often from persons involved in accidents is unnecessary delays in seeking medical attention. This is something that can have a … [Read more...]
New Changes to Immigration Law in 2021
Hello everyone, my name is Patricia Barbee i'm the Managing Immigration Attorney for Bailey & Galyen in the Dallas Office. I'm here to talk to you today about some potentially exciting new changes that are going to be coming to the world of … [Read more...]
Supreme Court of Texas: New Rules Regarding Lawsuits, Divorces and Other Legal Proceedings
The Supreme Court of Texas has adopted new rules regarding lawsuits, divorces, and other legal proceedings filed after January 1, 2021. Effective immediately, parties to litigation in Texas are under a requirement to provide each other with a wide … [Read more...]
Social Security Disability Changes In 2021
Hello, my name is Ian Croall and I am the Managing Attorney for the Social Security Disability Department here at Bailey & Galyen. I wanted to start by wishing your family a Happy New Year and a happy start to 2021. At the Social Security … [Read more...]
Workers’ Comp Benefits & the IRS, and Lifetime Medical Benefits
Hi my name is Kim Wyatt and I am the Managing Attorney of the Workers' Comp Department here at Bailey & Galyen. I have two topics to discuss today briefly, Workers' Comp Benefits and the IRS and Lifetime Medical Benefits A lot of you have received … [Read more...]
Can I Ask for Alimony after My Divorce is Final?
The Process for Amending a Divorce Decree to Pursue Spousal Maintenance When you're involved in a divorce, the emotional turmoil can make it difficult to think clearly, leading to decisions that don't work for you. Furthermore, circumstances can … [Read more...]
