Injured at Work in Texas in 2026? What To Do in the First 72 Hours to Protect Your Workers’ Comp Rights

A workplace injury can happen without warning. When it does, what you do in the first few days matters. In Texas, early action taken after...

Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Texas Workers’ Comp Claim—And How a Lawyer Can Fix Them

When you’re hurt on the job in Texas, you have a right to seek compensation for your losses. If your employer subscribes to the Texas...

Kim Smith Talks About Workers’ Compensation on The Legal Hour

Bailey & Galyen Attorney Gives Overview of Work Comp in Texas Attorney Kim Smith, a 12-year veteran at Bailey & Galyen, spoke recently with Keith...

The Hidden Role of Social Media in Texas Workers’ Comp Cases: Dos and Don’ts for Injured Employees

Injured workers in Dallas–Fort Worth often turn to social media to update friends and family about their recovery. But what may feel like harmless sharing...

Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Litigation in Texas: Which Legal Path Fits Your DFW Work Accident?

Workplace accidents in the Dallas–Fort Worth area can leave employees facing injuries, lost wages, and complex legal questions. Many Texans are unsure whether they can...

Essential Steps After a Work Injury on DFW Construction Sites in 2025

Construction accidents are unfortunately common in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and reporting them correctly is crucial for securing compensation and protecting your legal rights. Understanding...

Workplace Burn Injuries in Texas: Your Rights When an Employer Fails to Protect You

Employees in Texas have the legal right to work in an environment that is free from hazards that could cause serious injuries, including burn injuries....

Falls from Heights and Workers’ Comp in Texas

What DFW Construction and Industrial Workers Need To Know About 2025 Workers’ Comp Claims According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls from heights are...

Work-Related Auto Accidents in the DFW Metroplex

What You Need to Know in 2025 You’ve been hurt in a car or truck accident while at work or on the job. Can you...

The Impact of Dallas-Fort Worth’s 3.6% Increase in Compensation Cost on Workers’ Compensation Claims

How Employers May Respond to Increased Costs for Workers’ Comp Insurance According to data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a division of the...

Recovering for Heat Exhaustion Under Texas Work Comp Laws

Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries Caused by Exposure to Summer Heat? The warm summer temperatures in Texas are great for many things—a...

What Happens If Your Employer Fails to Report Your Workplace Injury?

What Are Your Options When Your Employer Fails to Notify the Insurance Company? What Are the Potential Sanctions Against Your Employer? The Texas workers’ compensation...