If you’re sentenced to probation, your initial feeling might be relief because you’re not incarcerated, you can spend time with your family and in your community, and you can resume your life. But, probation doesn’t offer absolute freedom. An … [Read more...]
Equifax Reveals Additional Breach of Security | Employees Face Insider Trading Charges
Additional Victims of Breach Disclosed Last fall, we discussed the legal ramifications of the data breach at credit reporting giant Equifax. At the time, it was believed that the security compromise had potentially affected approximately 143 million … [Read more...]
Who Has Liability When My Child Is Injured in a School Bus Accident?
Establishing Responsibility after a School Bus Crash It's a parent's worst nightmare—you put your child on the school bus every day and you trust that the driver will exercise good judgment and reasonable care, and that your children will be safe. … [Read more...]
The Statute of Limitations in Texas Criminal Prosecutions
Are There Time Limits on When a Criminal Case Must Be Initiated? There’s a longstanding principle in our legal system, known as the “statute of limitations,” that sets limits on the amount of time that may pass before a civil lawsuit is filed or a … [Read more...]
Bayer Pulls Essure Birth Control Product from Market
Withdrawal of Product Precedes Critical Documentary Citing poor sales, as well as “inaccurate and misleading publicity” regarding its non-surgical permanent birth control device marketed under the name Essure, Bayer has announced that it will stop … [Read more...]
Swimming Pool Accidents
The Responsibilities and Potential Liability of Property Owners It’s been a hot summer and it’s not over yet. In Texas, there’s little that can take the edge off a sweltering day than a dip in the pool. But having a pool comes with … [Read more...]
Search and Seizure in Texas—The Basics
Understanding Your Rights under the Fourth Amendment If you are under investigation for a criminal offense, or if you have been pulled over by police officers for any type of infraction, there may come a point where the officers want to conduct a … [Read more...]
Multitasking and Driving: A Dangerous Combination
Accident Rates Go Up as Drivers Lose Focus on the Road It seems like we all do it at some time—in our hustle and bustle to get more and more done in the few waking hours we have, we engage in multitasking, asking our brains to carry on a number of … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Texas
Distinguishing the Criminal Act from the Civil Wrong It seems like it’s almost impossible to read a newspaper or tune into the news without hearing a report of allegations of sexual harassment or sexual assault, with the terms often used … [Read more...]
Important Information About Dangerous Medical Devices And Drugs
You are receiving this letter because Bailey & Galyen had or has an attorney client relationship with you or a family member. As such, we want you to know about these dangerous medical devices and drugs that have caused serious injuries and damages: … [Read more...]
James M. Bridge Joins Bailey & Galyen As Chief Operating Officer
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – APRIL 27, 2018 – The law firm of Bailey & Galyen is pleased to announce that James M. Bridge has rejoined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bridge was previously with Bailey & Galyen from 1998 to 2002, and considers his … [Read more...]
You “May” Be Covered
Understanding What Auto Insurance Actually Covers You have an auto insurance policy to cover all your vehicles and your agent told you it was “full coverage.” That means that, in the event of an accident, everything will be covered, right? If you’ve … [Read more...]