The National Safety Council recently released estimates that 40,200 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. This is the first time that more than 40,000 people died on U.S. roads in car crashes since before the Great Recession. Everyone needs to work together to reduce the number of annual traffic fatalities and injuries. If everyone […]
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Each year thousands of Americans experience a spinal cord injury. These injuries are devastating and can cause both physical and emotional distress. The cost of care for a spinal cord injury can become costly. Approximately 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injury occur each year, not including those who die due to a spinal cord
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When you go into a medical procedure, you want to be rest assured that all medical products being used are safe and have been thoroughly evaluated for any defects. Going into a surgery is a traumatic experience- the ambiguity, fear and the recovery period are all factors that leave patients worried. Unfortunately, every year there
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If you were injured while at work, you are entitled to receive worker’s compensation insurance under North Carolina state law. If your company employs more than three workers, then they are legally responsible to provide worker’s compensation insurance to cover any medical and hospital bills, as well as a portion of your regular salary. Although
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Partner and attorney Rachel Fuerst was a contributing author for this month’s North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) Briefs Magazine. An advocate for the lives of residents in nursing home and long-term care facilities, Rachel discusses how the newly implemented law on nursing home arbitration may hold flaws and foreshadows extremities in litigation. Her article
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Entering a nursing home or retirement living facility is never an easy decision. It is difficult to find an elder care facility that feels warm and inviting, and that has the requirements necessary for independent living and assisted living. Often times when an elderly person is moved into a home they begin to feel isolated,
Football is a wonderful sport that is loved by many, but it is also a dangerous sport that causes severe concussions, brain trauma and in some cases death. With tackles, direct collisions and serious aggression, the chances of head and back injury in the game and even during practice are serious. A recent study conducted
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henson & Fuerst PA founding partner, Robert Louis Fuerst at age 68. Robert, known to most as Bob, passed on January 6th, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob Fuerst leaves behind a remarkable legacy, as he dedicated his life and legal practice to
The holidays bring many joys- family traditions, delicious food and most importantly, the cherished company of family and friends. While we get so wrapped up in the process of gift shopping, time in the kitchen and organizing holiday arrangements, we often fail to consider safety around this chaotic time. Although we don’t like to think
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When it comes to the holiday season, a big part of the fun is decorating your home in the spirit! Ornamenting Christmas trees and hanging lights in and around your home is so much fun for the entire family. This is also a great way to bring families and neighbors together. Although a lot of
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