Galveston Car Accident Attorney Texas

Clear Lake Auto Accident and Injury Lawyers - Bailey & Galyen

The Clear Lake office of Bailey & Galyen is strategically located midway between Houston and Galveston, and is part of one of the largest consumer oriented law firms in Texas. The firm was established more than 25 years ago and now has more than 30 attorneys in offices around the state. We are dedicated to serving our local community in the Clear Lake area and Galveston. If you have been impacted by an car accident or collision that was not your fault, call 800-529-8008 or contact us online and attorneys at Bailey & Galyen can help you.

Do You See a Lot of Wrecks?

It's not surprising that you would see a lot of wrecks as you travel in Texas. During 2008, according to records kept by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT):

  • One person was killed in a wreck every 2 hours, 32 minutes.
  • One person was injured in a wreck every 2 minutes, 10 seconds.
  • One reportable crash occurred every 72 seconds.

The total number of wrecks reported for Galveston County in 2008 was 4,773. The total number of wrecks reported for Harris County in 2008 was 71,610.

What To Do After You Have Been Hit

If you are still moving, stop your car. If possible, carefully move to a location that is out of traffic and additional danger. Try to stay calm and find out if anyone has been injured. Do not try to move anyone who has been injured. Call the police. Ask the others involved in the accident for their contact information. If you need medical attention, see a doctor as soon as possible. Contact your insurance company. Bailey & Galyen can help you determine if the other driver is at fault.

Common Causes of Auto Collisions

  • Did the other driver run a stop light?
  • Was the other driver following too closely?
  • Did the other driver crash into the back of your car?
  • Was the other driver speeding?
  • Did the other driver change lanes suddenly?
  • Did the other driver run a stop sign?
  • Was the other driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
  • Was the other driver going too fast for conditions?
  • Was the other driver using a cell phone? Texting? Not paying attention?
  • Did the other driver pull out in front of you without looking?

Settlements, Lawsuits & Verdicts

At Bailey & Galyen, we recognize that some claims can be settled for an amount that is fair and reasonable without the need to file a lawsuit. We prepare claims, submit them to the responsible person, and negotiate for our clients. If the Defendant, or very often their insurance company, reasonably evaluates the claim, then through negotiation a fair and appropriate settlement can be reached.

However, if the Defendant or their insurance company is not reasonable – either takes too long or does not offer a fair and appropriate amount – we file a lawsuit. Filing a lawsuit generally means that a different group of people for the Defendant will be evaluating the claim. Many cases settle for a fair and appropriate amount after a lawsuit is filed because a different person for the Defendant, or their insurance company, makes a reasonable evaluation of the claim.

If necessary, we are prepared to take your claim to trial before a jury. The following is a list of auto-collision injury lawsuits recently concluded by the Houston/Galveston office of Bailey & Galyen:

  • Irwin v. Dunn
    No. 58367, In the County Court at Law No. 1 of Galveston County, Texas - Verdict for Plaintiff on 6/8/10 at trial
  • Fair v. Traffic Systems Construction, Inc.
    No. 09-CV-0785, In the 405th District Court of Galveston County, Texas - Settled at mediation on 6/2/10, 61 days before trial
  • Saran v. Verizon Communications Inc., et al.
    No. 900788; In the Superior Court, State of California, County of San Bernardino - Settled at mediation on 5/13/10, 226 days after case was filed, no trial date
  • Caraway v. Gilbert
    No. 909,994; In the County Civil Court at Law No. 2 of Harris County, Texas - Settled on 4/2/10, 3 days before trial
  • Davila, et al. v. Martinez
    No. 849,683, In the County Civil Court at Law No. 2 of Harris County, Texas - Verdict for Plaintiff on 11/20/09 at trial
  • Gay v. Morales
    No. 08-24876; In the 127th District Court of Harris County, Texas - Settled on 11/13/09, 143 days before trial
  • Demouy v. Richardson Steel Yard, Inc., et al.
    No. 942,376 In the County Civil Court at Law No. 2 of Harris County, Texas - Settled on 1/13/10, 47 days before trial
  • Jackson v. Jankowiak
    No. 59487, In the County Civil Court at Law No. 2 of Galveston County, Texas - Settled on 1/11/10, 49 days before trial
  • Comeaux v. Brazzle
    No. 879,181, In the County Civil Court at Law No. 2 of Harris County, Texas - Settled on 4/1/09 at trial
  • O’Dell v. Vasari
    No. 08-07138; In the 55th District Court of Harris County, Texas - Settled on 3/17/09, 118 days before trial
  • Miscia v. Felts
    No. 08-29215, In the 80th District Court of Harris County, Texas - Settled on 3/16/09, 304 days after case was filed, no trial date
  • Bear v. Holbrook
    No. 909,587; In the County Civil Court at Law No. 1 of Harris County, Texas - Verdict for Plaintiff on 11/7/08 at trial

Bailey & Galyen Handles Car Accident and Injury Cases on a Contingent Fee: No Recovery, No Fee

Our approach to car accident and injury cases is founded on the compassion we have for our clients and on our sincere belief that those that have been injured deserve nothing less than our firm's best efforts to obtain a just result.

Your Choice Does Make a Difference

Hiring a personal injury lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask about our qualifications and experience. Phone calls are answered promptly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call us at 800-529-8008 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation.

No Obligation Evaluation

Contacting Bailey & Galyen does not mean that you have hired the firm or that you are obligated to hire the firm.

Contact Bailey & Galyen Today! 

Schedule an appointment with a qualified Galveston Car Accident Attorney at Bailey & Galyen Today. We offer quality legal services and representation to clients throughout Texas, including Arlington, Bedford, Dallas, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Irving, Plano, Weatherford, Mesquite, Houston, Clear Lake, Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen, TX.

The Bailey & Galyen Clear Lake Office is conveniently located south of Houston, near the northern edge of Galveston County, in the City of Webster. We are easily accessible from I-45 via the NASA Parkway Bypass. We represent and serve car accident and injury clients along the Texas Gulf Coast, including Clear Lake City, Nassau Bay, League City, Galveston, Texas City, Friendswood, Pearland, Deer Park, Pasadena, Alvin, San Leon, Bacliff, Seabrook, Kemah, Angleton, Bolivar, Dickinson, Hitchcock, La Porte, Santa Fe, and other surrounding communities in Galveston County, Harris County, and Brazoria County.

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