06 September

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Should I See a Doctor After My Car Wreck in Mississippi?

Name: Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis, P.A
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Posted by Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis

in Blog Posts, Caroline Boyd, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury

You are driving your vehicle in Mississippi but then you are involved in a car wreck. Your adrenaline is pumping. Your vehicle is damaged. The police are called and your statement is taken. You don’t have any broken bones. You aren’t bleeding. Your muscles are aching, but should you really see a doctor? The short answer – YES. An “adrenaline rush” is one of the body’s vital defense mechanisms, and can be triggered during stressful situations such as car wrecks. During an “adrenaline rush”, your body releases epinephrine (aka adrenaline) into your bloodstream. When this happens, your body can experience...

15 June

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Why You Should Never Just Settle With Your Insurance Company

Posted by Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis

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

Many Workers Compensation and Personal Injury cases in Mississippi are settled everyday with no attorney involvement between an injured person and an insurance company adjuster. It makes us cringe to know how easy it is to get good advice from a very skilled and experienced Injury lawyer before signing on that dotted line, yet still people just want to get it over with as quick as possible. Usually it is because you may be thinking an injury attorney will take most of the money or an injury attorney probably cannot get more money for you after fees. You also may be...

03 January

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

Posted by Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis

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

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

Posted by Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis

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 & Gustavis, 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...

17 October

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Contacting a Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney

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

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 & Gustavis, 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...

28 August

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Injured In A Car Wreck As A Passenger

Posted by Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis

in Blog Posts, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury

In Mississippi car wreck cases, an injured passenger has rights. In most cases, passengers of a vehicle are not at fault, and the amount of damages they can collect is not limited. A passenger has a valid claim against the driver of the car they were in during a car wreck. For example, a passenger who was injured in a single vehicle crash that was caused by the driver's negligence, such as speeding and losing control of the car, has the right to sue the driver for damages such as medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The driver...

13 August

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Slip And Fall Accidents

Posted by Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis

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

Slip and fall accidents in Mississippi are usually caused by dangerous and hazardous conditions one would encounter while on another persons property. While you might not know it, slip and fall accidents are one of the top causes of injuries in the United States. Sometimes injuries are minor. However, injuries can also be serious enough to cause permanent medical conditions and problems that last a lifetime. Back injuries, head injuries, neck injuries, and broken bones are all to common and may even lead to brain damage or paralysis. In addition to those physical injuries, they can cost thousands in medical bills,...

07 August

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Why You Should Never Settle With the Insurance Adjuster

Posted by Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis

in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Personal Injury

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

Posted by Chhabra, Gibbs & Gustavis

in Blog Posts, Helpful Information, Personal Injury

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...

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