03 January

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How Long is Too Long To Wait To Get Medical Treatment After Injury

Name: Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A.
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How long is too long to wait to get medical treatment if you are in an injury? When people have a fall at work or at a business, their first thought is often embarrassment, and their first feeling is often pain. But in many cases it is hard to tell whether the pain is just a temporary soreness that does not require medical treatment, or something more serious. There is no way to know for sure without seeing a doctor. Some people are too stubborn to go to the doctor for medical treatment in Mississippi unless they absolutely have to and...

31 December

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New Year’s Eve Safety

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in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident

One of the busiest nights of the year in Mississippi, New Year’s Eve, is celebrated in homes, bars, night clubs, and restaurants. It’s great to have fun but it is important to be safe, and to make safety a priority. Personal injuries are very common on this time of year, unfortunately. The personal injury attorneys at Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. have put together some New Year’s Eve safety tips for you and your loved ones to ring in the New Year safely. Avoid drinking and driving: If you are going out for New Year’s Eve, make plans in advance for...

17 October

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Social Media & Immigration

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On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced in the Federal Register that they would soon begin collecting social media user identifications, such as a person’s usernames, identifiers, or handles. DHS announced in the rule that they would not collect any passwords. Finally, the Applicant would only be forced to disclose any social media user identifications that they have used in the past five years. The Department also stated the reasoning behind this increase in the collection of data was to help validate an applicant’s identity information and to determine whether such travel or grant of a benefit...

18 September

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Contacting a Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney

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Contacting a Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney

Many people wonder if they need to contact a Jackson, Mississippi personal injury lawyer for their personal injury case in Mississippi. There isn’t always a yes or no answer to this, because it really depends on the facts of the case. At Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A., we meet with people as part of a free, confidential consultation. There are never any hidden fees and there are no strings attached to the process. If our personal injury attorneys feel that you need an attorney for your case, we will let you know, just like if we didn’t feel that you needed...

07 August

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Why You Should Never Settle With the Insurance Adjuster

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Personal Injury cases in Mississippi are settled everyday with no lawyer involvement between an injured party and their assigned insurance adjuster. We see people quickly signing the insurance adjuster’s paperwork every day instead of getting free legal advice first before accepting a quick offer. Some clients may be thinking that an Injury lawyer will take most of the money, or probably can’t get more for you after fees. Some clients don’t want to have to go to court, or have anxiety and are too nervous, or just don’t have time to be messing with Injury lawyers and the court system. Some...

04 July

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Mississippi Fireworks Safety Tips

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Many people go to the emergency room every year with fireworks-related injuries on July the 4th in Mississippi. More than half of these injuries are burns, and roughly one-third of them are to the hands and fingers. Another nearly twenty percent of injuries are to the face, eyes and nose. Here are some fireworks safety tips in Mississippi to keep in mind for you and your loved ones when dealing with fireworks. Prevent fireworks injuries and death by following the firework safety tips below.: Never allow young children to light fireworks or otherwise play with fireworks. Read the warning labels on...

29 May

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Criminal Justice Reform Act in Mississippi

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Phil Bryant has signed the Criminal Justice Reform Act in Mississippi. The act takes effect on July 1, 2019, and includes numerous changes. Some of the changes include the addition of the term “intervention” courts, which will allow the expansion and usage of mental-health courts or courts geared explicitly to helping military veterans. The act also changes what criminal convictions are available for expungement in Mississippi. Under the new law of Criminal Justice Reform, more people will be eligible to apply to have their conviction expunged or cleared from public record. Those with certain convictions for violent crimes or sex crimes...

07 May

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Meeting with an Attorney in Mississippi – Amanda Fritz

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[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVEdLYfID_U[/embed] Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. Associate Attorney, Amanda G Fritz, addresses client concerns when meeting their attorney for the first time. Sometimes it is scary to think about meeting with an attorney and being involved in a lawsuit. My name is Amanda Fritz, and I work with Chhabra & Gibbs. We have a passion here to help injured workers and injured people in general. If you have been hurt on the job, or anywhere, call us today at 601-948-8005. We will be able to explain to you what your rights are and what you can expect in meeting with us and talking with...

20 March

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Getting Your Personal Injury Medical Records & Bills

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Why should you help your personal injury attorney get your medical records and bills? Medical records and billing statements are a critical piece of any personal injury case in Mississippi. This is true whether you are hurt in a car wreck, a slip and fall, due to medical negligence, or any other kind of personal injury. Your medical records and billing statements are used to prove the damages you have suffered in your personal injury case. They help your attorney show the medical treatment you have received as a result of being hurt. Typically, your personal injury attorney will request these...

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Contacting a Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney

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Mississippi Fireworks Safety Tips

Criminal Justice Reform Act in Mississippi

Meeting with an Attorney in Mississippi – Amanda Fritz

Getting Your Personal Injury Medical Records & Bills

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