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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...

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 August

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Natchez Trace Parkway Awarded $54.3 Million Dollar Grant

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in Blog Posts, Breaking News, Motor Vehicle Accidents, News

The Federal Highway Administration announced that the Natchez Trace Parkway awarded $54.3 million dollar grant to fix the safety for travelers in Mississippi. The project will resurface, restore, and rehabilitate 83 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway which sees millions of visitors every year. “Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re now modernizing more of the infrastructure that creates opportunity in tribal communities,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Today, we’re proud to award over $54 million to resurface, restore, and rehabilitate over 80 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, making it safer and more resilient for all those...

17 August

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Exactech Hip Implant Recall

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Exactech announced the recall of its hip implants last Friday. In the recall it states that the GXL acetabular liner was inferior to other similar products on the market. The hip implants had premature wear as a result in the improper packaging of the implant leading to the implant not last nearly as long as it should. Because of this, they had to recall hundreds of thousands of their implants. The Exactech hip implant recall is for anyone that received it between 2004 and 2022. As a result of this premature wear, patients are experiencing pain, swelling, instability, and many...

22 July

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Driver Traveling Wrong Way Kills 2 People on I-55

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Reports of a deadly crash on I-55 in Jackson after a driver traveling the wrong way kills 2 people and injured others late Friday afternoon. Officials say the driver was traveling South in the Northbound Lane when the deadly crash occurred. Full details are still unclear but WLBT is covering the story. Driving to get food, go shopping, or leaving work can be an enjoyable time to relax and enjoy the peacefulness. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case especially when traveling busy highways like I-55 which stretches from Northern Illinois to South Louisiana. The amount of people using major highways like...

13 December

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USCIS Policy Alert: Good Moral Character

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a policy alert today to give practitioners guidance on how certain “unlawful acts” could impact a person’s ability to naturalize. A person can become a naturalized United States citizen after establishing 3-5 years as a Legal Permanent Resident (green card holder) or through military service. A person must also be eighteen years old and have “good moral character” (GMC) to complete the naturalization process. The policy alert mentioned above concerns the GMC element of the naturalization process. USCIS policy now states that the commission of, or conviction or imprisonment for, an unlawful...

24 October

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3 Attorneys Receive Best Attorney Honor

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in Blog Posts, Breaking News, Darryl M. Gibbs, Firm Announcements

3 Chhabra & Gibbs Attorneys Receive Honor from Jackson Free Press Best of Jackson, MS: Lawyers and Law Firms Each year, the Jackson Free Press holds a vote to determine the “Best of Jackson.” With categories such as best dentist, best dining, and best doctor, Jackson residents are asked to cast their vote. This year, three Chhabra & Gibbs attorneys were voted some of Jackson’s Best in the Lawyers and Law Firms category. Darryl Gibbs, Teresa Harvey, and Amanda Fritz were recently honored in the Jackson Free Press’ Best of Jackson 2018: Lawyers and Law Firms, publication. Darryl Gibbs was named Best...

20 August

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Essure Sales Officially Over in U.S.

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Bayer Officially Stops Sales of Essure in United States Bayer has officially stopped selling the Essure birth control implant in the United States, the last country to stop selling the controversial device. Bayer said their decision to stop sales of Essure was due to declining sales in the U.S., although they still stand by the safety and effectiveness of Essure. The U.S. is the last country where Essure is still being sold. Over 16,000 lawsuits have been filed by women who were injured, Bayer reported earlier this year, claiming they were not warned of the risk of side effects. Essure was approved in...

07 March

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Protect Yourself from Government Ban on Lawsuits and Damages

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Protect Yourself from Government Ban on Lawsuits and Damages There is an all-out attack on clients’ rights on the House floor this week through a series of bills. Each bill will have devastating consequences. All of these bills were rushed through the House Judiciary Committee without a single hearing. No testimony was heard from anyone impacted by any of these bills. There is something that can be done to stop this and to protect yourself from Government Ban on Lawsuits and Damages. The series of bills included: H.R. 725: Over reaching by the federal government into disputes involving parties in the same...

01 March

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Essure Fetal Deaths Lead to Rise in Lawsuits

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A growing number of reports are linking Bayer Healthcare’s popular permanent birth control device, Essure, with serious complications including Essure fetal deaths. Essure is a form of permanent birth control approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002. Essure devices are made up of two metal coils which, during the procedure, are inserted into a woman’s fallopian tubes. The coils are allowed to set for a few months, allowing the tissue to grow in around them. At this point, once the tissue has grown in completely, the fallopian tubes are blocked entirely, intended to prevent pregnancy. The Essure device...

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Flora Explosion Could have been Prevented According to OSHA

Hearing Problems Linked to Drug Tepezza

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Exactech Hip Implant Recall

Driver Traveling Wrong Way Kills 2 People on I-55

USCIS Policy Alert: Good Moral Character

3 Attorneys Receive Best Attorney Honor

Essure Sales Officially Over in U.S.

Protect Yourself from Government Ban on Lawsuits and Damages

Essure Fetal Deaths Lead to Rise in Lawsuits

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