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Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. > Blog Posts (Page 11)
21 July
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Most Common Causes of Boat Wrecks

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in Blog Posts, Boating Accidents
Causes of boat wrecks

People can be found in boats on the water at almost any time in the South, whether you’re working on a boat year-round, enjoying wake boarding in the summer, fishing in the spring, or duck hunting in the fall and winter. Unfortunately, it’s not always fun on the water, especially when it comes to boat wrecks. In 2020 there were nearly 4,000 injuries in the U.S. as a result of boating accidents and almost 800 deaths, which has progressively increased over the last 10 years. The amount of boating accident injuries and deaths makes many of us wonder what the cause...

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19 July
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Avoid 18-Wheeler Wrecks

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in 18-Wheeler Accidents, Blog Posts, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Avoid 18-wheeler wrecks

A majority of the transportation of goods in U.S. is done by the trucking industry. With such large heavy vehicles on the road there is bound to be accidents resulting in major injuries and so knowing how to avoid 18-wheeler wrecks is crucial. In 2020 there were 147,000 injuries due to large truck accidents such as semi-trucks. According to policyadvice.net, there has been a 52% increase in trucking accidents since 2009 and 74% of fatal vehicle crashes involve one of these large trucks. Trucking accidents account for a majority of the vehicle fatalities on the road and with that being said...

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18 July
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Massive 21 Car Pileup

Posted by chhabragibbs
in 18-Wheeler Accidents, Blog Posts, Motor Vehicle Accidents, News, Personal Injury
21 Car Pileup

A massive 21 car pileup in Montana took the lives of six people and injured many others late Friday afternoon. According to authorities, a huge dust storm is the cause of this major accident, as 60 mph winds swept across I-90 with blackout like conditions leading to six semi-trucks and 15 cars to crash. Driving is already dangerous with all the distracted drivers, drunk drivers, and reckless drivers on the road, but when you throw bad weather into the mix it can make even more dangerous driving conditions. According to IIHS there were roughly 38,000 deaths in 2020 from car crashes...

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12 July
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Can I still work if I receive Social Security Disability benefits?

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in Blog Posts, Social Security Disability - SSD
Social Security Disability Benefits

Yes. You can still work even if you have been found disabled by Social Security and still receive your Social Security disability benefits. However, there is a cap on how much you can earn and still be eligible to receive your disability benefits. For 2022, you can earn $1,350 per month ($2,260 if you are blind) and still be eligible to receive your disability benefits. Social Security considers this level of earning substantial gainful activity (SGA). This amount is adjusted by Social Security annually. You should keep in mind that the Social Security Administration can bring your disability case up for...

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08 July
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Chhabra & Gibbs Immigration Team

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in Angela Trehan, Blog Posts, Immigration
Chhabra & Gibbs Immigration Team

Why choose Chhabra & Gibbs immigration team? Our immigration team offers legal services to individuals with a strong focus on family-based immigration and removal issues.  We prepare each case carefully to give our clients the best chance for success against the odds. Our team cares about individuals and their rights as human beings.  Our goal is to protect our clients’ ability to live, work, and remain in the United States.  We care about your story and want to ensure the best for your future. Chhabra & Gibbs immigration team has over 10 years of experience dealing with the complex immigration process....

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30 June
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Why choose Chhabra & Gibbs for my MVA case?

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in Blog Posts, Caroline Boyd, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Why CG for MVA

Why choose Chhabra & Gibbs for your MVA case? There are many questions that run through the mind of any person involved in a car wreck.  Do I need a lawyer?  And which one of the many law firms out there that handle car wrecks should I choose from? The answer to the first question is easy. If you are injured, first you need a doctor, then you need a lawyer.  An experienced law firm can help guide you through the process of making certain you are being fairly compensated for the injuries from your car wreck.  You pay us nothing...

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27 June
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How long does it take to get a hearing date for Social Security or family law matters?

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in Blog Posts, Family Law, Social Security Disability - SSD
Social Security or Family Law

I have clients ask me all the time, when will my hearing be or how long will it take to get a hearing date? When it comes to Social Security or family law matters, the answer is…it depends.   All courts have different ways of setting hearings. Some counties have more judges than other counties have. Some courts have more cases than other courts have. Some judges only set hearings on certain days of the week. Some courts have more court reporters available for hearings that have to be on the record than other courts do. When there is more than one...

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24 June
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Common Workplace Injuries

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in Blog Posts, Giselle Rasberry, Workers Compensation
Workplace Injury

There are thousands of workplace injuries every year, many of them serious. Each job comes with its own individual hazards and risks. It is as much the employer’s responsibility to ensure proper safety and health procedures are followed as it is the employees. The most common accidents in the workplace include: Slips, trips, and falls: Whether you work in a shop, office, or factory, you’re likely to encounter slippery surfaces at some point. For builders who rely on ladders and other platforms, falling from height can be very dangerous. Strained muscles: Common workplace injury for those who regularly lift heavy items. Strained...

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20 June
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Steps for an Uncontested Divorce in Mississippi

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in Blog Posts, Divorce
Divorce

The first step in the process to get a divorce in Mississippi for an uncontested divorce, or one that is agreed upon by the parties, is to determine what will happen to all of the debts and assets of the parties and, if kids are involved, the custodial situation and child support obligations. Once these matters are determined, you and your spouse will file a joint petition for divorce and an agreed upon property settlement agreement, sometimes also called a marital dissolution agreement, which will set out who gets what property, who is responsible for each marital debt and who...

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13 June
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is now open for eligible Cameroonians

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in Angela Trehan, Blog Posts, Immigration

On April 15, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Only individuals who were already living in the US as of April 14, 2022, will be eligible.   A country is designated for TPS when conditions in that country fall into one of the following categories:  ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or extraordinary and temporary conditions.   TPS designation is for 18 months, from June 7, 2022 to December 7, 2023. Eligibility requirements include continuous residence since April 14, 2022 and physical presence since June 7, 2022.   According to USCIS, “Cameroonian nationals currently residing in the...

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