28 August

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FDA Warning Over Eye Drop Products

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FDA ISSUES CONSUMER WARNING REGARDING DR. BERNE’S AND LIGHTEYEZ EYE DROPS PRODUCTS. If you or someone you know has purchased one or both eye drops products (Products) listed below, please call us immediately at 601-326-0820 for a FREE CONSULTATION. Or contacts us here. Dr. Bernes’ MSM Drops 5% Solution or LightEyez MSM Eye Drops – Eye Repair FDA’S WARNING TO CONSUMERS On August 22, 2023, the FDA issued a warning to consumers not to purchase and to “immediately stop” using the Products due to bacterial and/or fungal contamination. The FDA’s testing “showed the products were contaminated with microbes and were not sterile.”...

12 July

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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits

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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits

Camp Lejeune is a United States Marine Corps base located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. From 1953 to 1987, the base’s drinking water was contaminated with a variety of chemicals, including trichloroethylene (TCE), benzene, and vinyl chloride. These chemicals have been linked to several serious health problems, including cancer, birth defects, and neurological disorders. Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Diseases The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) designated multiple diseases as presumptively linked to exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune: Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) Bladder cancer Esophageal cancer Kidney cancer Liver cancer Breast cancer Ovarian cancer Prostate cancer Cervical cancer Lung cancer Multiple...

07 July

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Family of Innocent Man Killed in Police Chase Sues Pearl and Flowood for $10 Million

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in Blog Posts, Personal Injury, Ray L. Gustavis, Wrongful Death

WLBT 3 On Your Side writes in their latest news story: The family of a man killed during a police pursuit last August is suing two Rankin County cities, claiming their officers’ reckless behavior led to the man’s death. The amended complaint, filed June 26 by Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. Personal Injury Attorney, Ray L. Gustavis, claims the pursuit violated state law, and the actions of those officers and the suspect they were chasing led to the death of 47-year-old Steven Pearson. The chase, which began in Pearl, began when police attempted to stop Ryan Irwin for a tint violation. Irwin sped off, officers...

14 June

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Causes of Car Wrecks in Mississippi

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According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), in 2020 and 2021, Mississippi had over 700 deaths due to car crashes. This number has continued to rise over the years and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. With the large number of crashes on the roads in Mississippi, it makes us wonder what are the common causes of car wrecks? Distracted Driving While many of the new features in cars and on phones today try to prevent distracted driving it still seems to be a problem for many drivers. Trying to focus on anything other than driving causes...

11 May

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Guide to a Slip & Fall Claim

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in Blog Posts, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Accident

If you've been involved in a slip and fall accident and are considering filing a claim, here is a general guide to a slip and fall claim to help you navigate the process: Seek immediate medical attention: Your health and well-being should be the top priority. If you're injured, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Promptly documenting your injuries will also strengthen your claim. Report the incident: Notify the property owner, manager, or relevant authority about the slip and fall incident. Make sure to obtain a copy of the incident report, if possible. This creates an official record of...

08 May

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Michael P. Gorden, Newest Associate Attorney

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Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. is pleased to announce our newest associate attorney for our law firm, Michael P. Gorden. Gorden, a native of Stone Mountain, Georgia, is a 2016 graduate of Jackson State University where he majored in Mass Communications and minored in Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2019. During his time at the University of Mississippi School of Law Gorden was selected as a 2018 Peggy Browning Fellow and Kaplan Bar Review Representative. He was also a member of the Black Law Students Association, Public Interest Law Foundation and Phi...

02 May

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Flora Explosion Could have been Prevented According to OSHA

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The U.S. Department of Labor reports the Flora explosion could have been prevented which cost the life of a 25-year-old welder. The explosion that occurred in July 2022 injured 6 and killed one of the employees of W.S. Red Hancock Inc. At the time of the explosion, they were replacing old metal tanks with fiberglass ones at a saltwater disposal site for oil and gas fields. Federal investigators say the explosion could have been prevented if they had followed federal workplace safety standards. Courtney Bohannon, the OSHA Area Office Director in Jackson, Mississippi stated "The terrible loss of a young worker's...

28 April

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Serious 18-Wheeler Accident

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According to WLBT and Yazoo County Sheriff a multi-car wreck including 5 cars and an 18-wheeler injured 3 people Thursday afternoon. The serious 18-wheeler accident occurred at the intersection of Hwy 49 and Ole Benton Rd after a pickup truck ran a red light causing the 18-wheeler to lose control and hit a stop light along with 3 other vehicles. Three people were taken to the hospital, but their injuries are unknown. Unfortunately, serious cat accidents such as this one happens everyday cause pain to both the victims and their families. The pain resulting from a car wreck isn’t just physical...

24 April

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Hearing Problems Linked to Drug Tepezza

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in Blog Posts, Breaking News, Brian K. Herrington, News, Tepezza Hearing Loss

Recent studies have shown hearing problems linked to drug Tepezza. If you or someone you know has used the prescription drug Tepezza and are now experiencing hearing problems, call Chhabra Gibbs & Herrington now at 601-948-8005 for a free case evaluation. Attorney Brian Herrington explains in more detail the cause of this and what can be done if you experienced these severe side effects of Tepezza. What is Tepezza? Tepezza, made by Horizon Therapeutics, was designed to treat Thyroid Eye Disease, which is a medical condition that causes inflammation in the eye muscles, eyelids, tear glands, and fatty tissues behind the eyes. Tepezza...

18 April

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How to file a personal injury claim in Mississippi

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How to file a personal injury claim in Mississippi

If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence in Mississippi, you may be able to file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your damages. Here are the general steps on how file a personal injury claim in Mississippi: Seek Medical Attention: The first and most important step is to seek medical attention for your injuries. It's important to get proper medical treatment and document your injuries and treatment. Gather Evidence: Collect as much evidence as possible to support your claim, such as witness statements, photographs, medical bills, and police reports. Hire an Attorney: It is highly recommended to hire an...

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