Few things are as synonymous with Texas culture and heritage as horseback riding. Yet it is an activity which offers numerous risks of injury. In recognition of these known risks, and the importance of livestock to the state, the Texas Legislature … [Read more...]
WHO MAY BRING A CLAIM WHEN SOMEONE IS KILLED?
When someone is killed and it was the fault of another person or company Texas law allows certain family members to file suit for wrongful death. These family members include the decedent's spouse, children, and parents. No one else may bring a … [Read more...]
Extended Limitations Period for Personal Injury Claims Based on Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorneys can generally, almost instinctively, name the applicable statute of limitations for a particular cause of action. Under Texas law, however, the statute of limitations applicable to a particular cause of action may vary based on the facts … [Read more...]
The Truth About the Family Member Exclusion in Texas Automobile Policies
At one time most Texas automobile liability insurance policies included a so-called family member exclusion which foreclosed liability coverage for any claim made by a family member against a family member. This exclusion was included in these … [Read more...]
Who has a claim when someone is wrongfully killed
When a person is wrongfully killed in Texas due to the fault of another person, company, or a defective product the law provides two types of claims that may be brought. The first is a wrongful death claim which may be brought by the surviving … [Read more...]
Four Die at DuPont Chemical Plant
Chemical Leak Kills Four in Plant Near Houston A defective valve is blamed in the deaths of four workers at a DuPont facility in La Porte, Texas, around 4 a.m., Saturday, November 15. The federal Chemical Safety Board has sent investigators to the … [Read more...]
What to do after a collision
Attorney John Fabry discusses the first steps to take after getting into a car accident. If you have recently been in a car wreck contact Bailey & Galyen attorneys at law 844-402-2992 … [Read more...]
WARNING! Be Careful What You Post
Do you have a Facebook, MySpace or other social networking account? Could anything on your site be considered inconsistent with the claims in your lawsuit? Have you posted anything that you would be embarrassed to talk about in open court if your … [Read more...]
The Trial
Although most accident cases settle before trial, there are a few that actually get to a jury. Knowing this, every case in pre-litigation is handled with litigation in mind so as to have a file prepared to go to litigation if the need arises. So, we … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’t’s of an Accident
If you are ever involved in an accident, there are certain things you should absolutely do, and some things you should absolutely not do. These things are extremely important, not just for your well-being, but also to help you should a claim need to … [Read more...]
The New Battlefront
At Bailey and Galyen, we are keenly aware of how the legal landscape changes. Through the years, we have always stayed one step ahead of those changes, and we have adapted to meet the challenges as they arise to better serve our clients. Recently, … [Read more...]