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Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. > Blog Posts (Page 24)
09 January
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What is Negligence?

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in Blog Posts, Darryl M. Gibbs, Personal Injury, Premises Liability
NEGLIGENCE

What is negligence? Good question. Depends on the situation and the act that may have caused an injury. Negligence is doing something a reasonable person wouldn’t do. Seems straight forward. A reasonable person shouldn’t run a red light. A reasonable person should look before they turn. But what about when the issue involves premises liability?  What is reasonable in keeping store floors free of hazards?  What is reasonable in maintaining equipment?   Darryl M. Gibbs   The Jackson, MS Personal Injury attorneys at Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. are knowledgeable in evaluating whether a Defendant had negligence and was responsible in causing an injury. Please call our office here at...

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08 January
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Immediate Steps after a Slip, Trip, and Fall at a Business

Posted by chhabragibbs
in Blog Posts, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and Fall At a Business

A Slip, Trip and Fall in a business is a very common type of personal injury claim in Mississippi. There are a few steps we recommend to increase the chance of your case. Oftentimes, the quality of the evidence that is gathered can tip the scales in the direction of the injured party.   REPORT THE INCIDENT   Report the incident to a store manager and if at all possible, insist that an incident report is done.  If you are not able to get an incident report prepared, document all the details of the incident in writing.  Important details include the date and time,...

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17 December
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Injured At Work and My Fault – Do I Have A Claim?

Posted by chhabragibbs
in Blog Posts, Ray L. Gustavis, Workers Compensation
Fault Injured

I got hurt at work but it was my fault – do I have a claim?   Short answer – Probably, but you should consult with an attorney.   As a general rule, Mississippi’s Workers’ Compensation laws are a “no fault” system, which means that regardless of whose fault an injury is, if you are hurt while in the course and scope of your employment you are entitled to benefits. There are several specific instances that will look at whose “fault” the injury was; for example, horseplay or fighting with a non-coworker about something non-work related, but those instances are few and far between....

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13 December
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Being A Victim Of A Crime and Civil Claims

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in Blog Posts, Civil Claim, Ray L. Gustavis
Crime Victim

My loved one was a victim of a crime in Mississippi, Do I possibly have a civil claim?   When a loved one is hurt or killed resulting from a crime, suing someone is usually the last thing on your mind. But with the costs of hospital bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income, support and companionship of someone close to you finding out whether or not you have a legal remedy outside of the criminal justice system can make a world of difference. In the state of Mississippi, if a business owner could reasonably expect for a crime to occur...

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06 December
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When will I get my next workers’ comp check?

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in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Workers Compensation
Workers comp check

When will I get my next workers’ comp check?   In Mississippi, if your workers comp claim is admitted, and your approved doctor has taken you off work for 5 or more days under a doctor’s care, you are entitled to payment for your time off work. Commonly referred to as “workers’ comp checks”, this payment for your time off work is actually called temporary total disability— you may hear us refer to them as TTD for short. The amount can vary depending on how much you made per week and depending on the year you were injured.  However, just because you...

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05 December
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File An I-130 If Family Resides Within Travel Banned Countries?

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in Blog Posts, Immigration
I-130

Can I Still File An I-130 If My Family Resides Within Travel Banned Countries? The simple answer is, yes. As a United States Citizen and Legal Permanent Resident (green card holder) you can still petition for your family in Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen by filing an I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. There has been a major misconception that due to the Presidential Proclamation (travel ban) that no one could petition for their family abroad. Unfortunately, those misconceptions have stopped many people from filing petitions they are legally able to do even with the travel ban being enforced. The first...

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15 November
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Do I Need a Lawyer?

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in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A.

Do you need a lawyer for your workers’ compensation or personal injury case in Mississippi or Louisiana? Maybe. It depends. Not the concrete answer you were hoping for? We understand the search for a “yes” or a “no.” But the truth is, it depends on the facts.  We meet with people as part of a free, confidential consultation. No hidden fee. No strings attached.  If we believe you need an attorney, we will tell you.  If we don’t believe you would benefit from an attorney on your case, we’ll also tell you.  Either way, we’ll let you know your rights in...

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01 November
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How to Prepare for your Slip and Fall Injury Case

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

Slip and Fall is a very common type of personal injury claim. One of the best ways to increase the chances of your case is to preserve the evidence from the day of the fall. Oftentimes, the quality of the evidence that is gathered can tip the scales in the direction of the injured party. In most instances, adjusters and attorneys expect to see the following: Medical Records Witness Statements Photographs Police and Incident Reports Receipts An important part of proving fault in a slip and fall is proving ownership, control, and knowledge of hazard. It is important to gather evidence as soon...

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31 October
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Halloween Safety Driving Tips

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in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Halloween safety

When looking at Halloween safety statistics, children are twice or more as likely to get hit by a car between 4PM and 8PM on Halloween over any other time of the year. Over 85 percent of these kind of pedestrian accidents happen at non-intersecting locations. When you add the fun night of Halloween with the fact that most children are less aware of their surroundings, this creates a risk for pedestrian accidents and car wrecks. Here are Halloween safety driving tips for you to follow on Halloween: Drive extremely slow: On normal days you should follow the speed limit of your...

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30 October
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Workers’ Compensation After Car Wreck

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in Blog Posts, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Ray L. Gustavis, Workers Compensation
wreck

I was Injured in a car wreck on my way home from work, can I receive Workers' Compensation? The short answer: it depends.   Even when another person is responsible for your injuries during a car wreck in Mississippi, if you were “in the course and scope” of your injuries you are entitled to workers’ compensation. As a general rule Employees are not covered by workers’ compensation when going to or coming from work but there are several exceptions to that general rule. For instance, if travel is a part of your job then it is possible you could be covered by workers’...

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