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Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A. > Blog Posts (Page 33)
03 November
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How long will it take you to settle my workers compensation case?

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in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Rogen K. Chhabra, Workers Compensation
Settle

Clients will ask me from time to time how long it will take to settle their workers compensation case.  There is no guarantee that a case will settle. Settlements involve two willing parties. If the insurance company is not willing to settle, only the workers compensation commission can decide if they owe you any money. So the question becomes, how can your attorney negotiate with the carrier to put money on the table as quickly as possible? There is more than one way to get your case settled, and not every attorney does it the same way. Our philosophy as...

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01 November
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Posting on Social media can kill your legal case

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in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Rogen K. Chhabra
Posting

I wince when I see people post pictures on social media of their wrecked car or comments about what just happened immediately after an accident.  Taking pictures or notes immediately is great and should be done if you are physically able.  But posting them for the world to see is unnecessary and could hurt your case. How can it hurt?  An attorney on the opposing side is much more likely to find something to cross examine you about and twist your words during a deposition or at trial.  The comments made by friends on your social media could be taken out...

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27 October
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How long does it take to get a Social Security Disability hearing?

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in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Social Security Disability - SSD
Hearing

Many times I get asked, "how long does it take to get a hearing on my Social Security Disability case?" Unfortunately, the Social Security Disability process can be a long one.  There are generally 3 steps in the process to get Social Security Disability: 1-Application (you can do this in person at your local Social Security office, online at ssa.gov or by phone with your local social security office) 2-Request for Reconsideration-this is the first appeal if you receive a denial letter on your initial application 3-Request for Hearing-this is the second appeal, if you receive a denial letter on the request for reconsideration. ...

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26 October
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Why You Should Trust Your Hired Lawyer And Not Google

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in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Social Security Disability - SSD
Trust

It is extremely important that you trust your lawyer and trust their advice.  I have been practicing law for more than 15 years now and have noticed an increase in clients doing their own research about different legal matters on the internet.  Most times, this is not an issue and the client will listen as I explain how their research may be different than what the law in our state or jurisdiction may be, as the laws in this country can be different in every state.  With the amount of legal information available by internet these days, clients sometimes believe...

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19 October
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Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A Law Clerk Assists MC Law Team to Victory

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Law Clerk

Law Clerk & MC Law Team Have a Great Victory in Pre-Trial Competition Recently, Jessica Pulliam, Law Clerk for Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A. helped her MC Law team take home the title for the 9th Annual Stetson National Pretrial Competition. The competition was held October 13th – 16th in Gulfport, Florida. Top teams around the country were invited to compete, and this was their first year to win! MC Law competed in 2 preliminary rounds and then advanced to the semi-finals and, ultimately, the finals. They defeated Regent University School of Law in the final round. The competition was made...

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17 October
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Attorney leads team to National Championship

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National

Amanda Hill, Associate Attorney for Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A. leads team to National Championship Chhabra & Gibbs cares deeply for its clients.  We have a special passion for injured workers. We also have a passion for students.  Our attorneys, paralegals, and staff love to give back to the community and one way we can do that is through teaching and coaching the next generation of attorneys.  In November 2015, Chhabra & Gibbs attorney, Amanda Hill, and Kasey Mitchell, Butler Snow attorney, coached 2 MC Law Moot Court teams to victory at the Regional Arbitration Competition.  The students learned how to...

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06 October
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Best of Jackson 2016 Finalists

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Recently, Jackson Free Press held a “Best of Jackson” for Best Lawyers and Law Firms. We are happy to announce that Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A. were finalists for Best Local Law Firm, claiming a spot in the top 5 law firms for Jackson, MS.  Also we are very happy to announce, our own Teresa E. Harvey of CG Law Group, P.A. was a finalist for Best Family Attorney, claiming a spot in the top 4 Family Attorneys for Jackson, MS. Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A. is founded upon the belief that everyone is entitled to quality representation and access to their...

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05 October
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Properly Handling Divorce When You Have Children

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Divorce

In my experience practicing divorce law, I have seen clients handle issues with their children the right way and the wrong way.  So, from my perspective in handling these cases, here is the best way to handle divorce when you have children: Do not let the kids see you fight Do not talk negatively about your ex-spouse in front of your children. Your ex is still your child’s father/mother Be cooperative with visitation, especially during the holidays. I have found the best way to deal with holidays is to alternate each holiday and alternate by year.  For example, one parent...

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27 September
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How Social Media Can Cause Harm To Your Legal Case

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in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
Social Media

For over a decade now, social media has become the norm on how we interact with each other on a daily basis. We post our favorite moments from our life on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, and Snapchat for all our friends and family to see as well as the public. While this is all a good thing focusing on networking with friends and family, it can also be a very bad thing when it comes to your Injury. Sharing too much about yourself can have a major negative impact on your current situation. When it comes to your injury, especially...

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29 August
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More Common Questions Dealing With Social Security Disability

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Social Security

How can you Improve your Chances of Being Approved for Social Security Disability? It can be difficult for individuals to get approved for social security disability. In order to have the best chance to get approved, it is extremely important for you to get regular medical treatment for the issues that cause you to be disabled and unable to work, whether physical or mental. When seeing your doctor, make sure that you explain to him or her ALL of the issues you are having. Just because one issue alone may not make you disabled, a combination of issues may. Therefore, do not leave...

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