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Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A. > Blog Posts (Page 12)
30 June
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Why choose Chhabra & Gibbs for my MVA case?

Posted by chhabragibbs
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?

Posted by chhabragibbs
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

Posted by chhabragibbs
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

Posted by chhabragibbs
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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10 June
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Major Car Crash in Mississippi

Posted by chhabragibbs
in 18-Wheeler Accidents, Blog Posts, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Major Car Crash

Last night around 4:00 pm, Police responded to a major car crash in Mississippi involving a multi-car pileup East Bound on I-10 in D’Iberville, MS. This crash involved a semi-truck and 4 cars, one of which had been towing a trailer full of motorcycles. No reports yet of how serious the injuries are, but traffic was backed up in multiple lanes well after 5 pm. When traveling the busy roads in Mississippi such as I-10, serious injuries can occur when a person is driving distracted or too fast.  It is important to know what to do and who to call when...

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09 June
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Sexual Abuse By a Southern Baptist Church Member

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in Blog Posts, Brian K. Herrington, Southern Baptist Church Abuse
Southern Baptist Church

Like the Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has disclosed that, for years, pastors and other church leaders have committed horrible abuses against church members. The SBC and local Baptist churches have covered up these abuses. They’ve protected the abusers while doing nothing for the victims. A bombshell report released by the SBC Executive Committee states that the SBC’s “main concern was avoiding potential liability for the SBC.” The SBC also revealed a 205-page document listing various details about hundreds of abuse cases that occurred throughout the country. BACKGROUND For decades, abuse victims and other concerned individuals contacted the SBC to report child...

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06 June
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What am I entitled to under Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Law?

Posted by chhabragibbs
in Blog Posts, Caroline Boyd, Workers Compensation
Mississippi Workers' Compensation Law

Under Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Law, businesses that have five or more employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage. What does that mean to the average worker who is employed by these businesses? As a general rule, if you are injured while working or as a result of a hazard of the job (whether you are on the clock or not)– your injury should be covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. There are some exceptions to this rule, but we will save that topic for a future blog post. Let’s talk about what you are entitled to when...

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02 June
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What to do after injured at work

Posted by chhabragibbs
in Blog Posts, Workers Compensation
Injured at Work

In Mississippi roughly twelve thousand (12,000) people are injured at work every year. These injuries fall under the purview of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission, which apply the laws of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act to the particular facts of the injured person’s claim. So, what do you do if you are one of those 12,000? Your employer should have a policy for dealing with workplace injuries, but you should always make sure to inform your direct supervisor and/or H.R. about the injury. Thereafter, you should fill out and sign a “First Report of Injury” form, which lets the Commission know...

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31 May
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Am I entitled to recovery of lost wages in a personal injury case?

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in Blog Posts, Personal Injury
Lost wages

Absolutely.  If you miss work due to an injury resulting from a car wreck, slip and fall or other types of personal injury, you can seek recovery for your lost wages in your personal injury case. In order to do so, you simply need to notify your lawyer of the time you missed from work and your lawyer will tell you what documents to provide. You will likely need to send your attorney something like a pay stub showing your rate of pay. You or your attorney will then contact your employer to send a letter showing exactly how much work...

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