A nursing home in Buffalo, New York received the maximum fine following investigation on an incident where an 87-year-old resident died in a fall from a window. A detailed article on the investigation appears here. A Tragic Accident In June 2018, an elderly resident suffering from dementia died after falling 34 feet from his room […]
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A recall of the Lime electric scooter has removed a number of the popular rental devices from the roads after people reported the scooters broke apart while in use. It is not currently clear if any of the 250 Lime scooters now found around Raleigh are part of the recall. A detailed article on the
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In the U.S., Daylight Savings Time (DST) instructs us to set clocks forward one hour during the spring and back one hour during the fall—just as the common phrase “spring forward, fall back” suggests. This weekend, the time has come yet again. The practice allows for increased daylight hours during spring and summer evenings. The
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According to an informative video released by the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington DC, approximately 87% of voters believe there are currently “too many lawsuits filed in America.” These people are referring to civil—rather than criminal—lawsuits, which they often call “frivolous.” The full video on the nature and value of civil lawsuits appears below:
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With Halloween day finally here, Henson Fuerst would like to share some insights on keeping our children safe this Halloween! Walk Safely On the sidewalk, adhere to the following Halloween Safety Tips: Make sure children never run across streets or through intersections Have all children use flashlights and wear reflective tape or glow sticks Make
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For teens, going away to college is often the first opportunity they have to live away from home. For parents, this can be a stressful time—as they hope they have instilled proper decision-making skills in their children. With this in mind, Henson Fuerst examines issues of alcohol consumption among teens—and nowhere are the risks more
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For well over a century, the bicycle has offered an enjoyable, healthy way to travel for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, cyclists also face a serious risk of injury. In 2015 alone, nearly 467,000 cyclists suffered crash-related injuries. With safety in mind, Henson Fuerst has prepared an informative infographic which outlines the evolution of this essential piece
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October is Healthy Lung Month according to the American Lung Association. The group encourages every citizen in the United States to protect their lungs and help keep them safe from disease through awareness and education. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lung cancer kills more U.S. citizens than any other form
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Spinal Cord Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries can carry devastating, lifelong consequences. In recognition of September as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, we hope to illustrate the seriousness of these injuries—and how they often require specialized medical care and a lifetime of rehabilitation. When attorney Thomas Henson of Henson Fuerst recently visited Community Matters—a
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At 7:15am on September 14, Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The storm brought with it powerful winds, heavy rains, and a strong storm surge. As the storm continued its inland travel, it brought death, injury, and destruction to the Carolinas. As lifelong residents and involved citizens of North Carolina, we at
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