An investigation of child sexual abuse allegations inside the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has identified nearly 8,000 possible abusers—and over 12,000 alleged victims. A detailed article on the investigation and its findings is available here. After five years spent examining internal files going back as far as 1944, a professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral […]
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Researchers examining the brain tissue of deceased National Football League (NFL) players have linked abnormal levels of a specific brain protein to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). A detailed article on their research is available here. CTE is degenerative brain disease is commonly associated with repeated, traumatic blows to the head. They hope their research will
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A proposed bill in North Carolina to ban handheld cellphone use while driving would bar motorists from holding devices in their hand or against their body while driving. A first offense would cost $100. Repeat offenders would face a $200 fine—as well as additional penalties and/or insurance surcharges. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
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The Brain Injury Association of America recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. For this, Henson Fuerst presents a two-part series on how parents can care for concussion injuries in children. Today, we focus on recovery tools—and helping children return to normal activities. Click here for part one of the series where we identify common
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Attorney Thomas Henson of Henson Fuerst has recently been selected to serve another term on the North Carolina Brain Injury Advisory Council (BIAC). The honor comes in recognition of his work with clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. About BIAC The purpose of the North Carolina Brain Injury Advisory Council (BIAC) is to review
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Changes made to the way Washington punishes nursing home violations has resulted in lowered fines levied against facilities which have injured or endangered residents. An article detailing the changes—and the effects they have had—is available here. Changes in Assessment Compared to 2016, the average fine assessed against a nursing home found in violation of health
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The Brain Injury Association of America recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. For this, Henson Fuerst presents a two-part series on how parents can care for concussion injuries in children. In this portion, we identify common symptoms—and how parents can care for their children. Click here for part two of the series where we
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Recently, the United States Senate Committee on Finance met to examine cases of abuse and neglect in nursing homes across the nation. A detailed article on the issue is available here. During the hearing, those with loved ones who suffered abuse or neglect while in care delivered troubling stories of sexual assault, physical violence, and
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In recognition of his work with victims of traumatic brain injury, attorney Thomas Henson of Henson Fuerst has recently been reappointed to serve another term on the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC). About BIANC Started in 1982 by family members of those who have suffered Traumatic Brain Injuries,
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Accidents involving minor injuries, such as fender benders or a slow-speed rear-end collision, are more common than those involving serious injuries. Minor accidents that result in no injuries or minimal property damage may appear to be so trivial that you don’t need to report them to the police or your insurance provider. However, depending on
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