Your family needs money to live on, and you have to work to make that money. But if you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, how are you going to provide for your family? And will your job still be there for you when you recover? We speak with individuals all the time who are […]
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Imagine sitting at home, enjoying a beautiful North Carolina morning when a couple large work trucks pull into your driveway. Several men with surveying equipment start taking pictures, measurements, and soil samples without even consulting you. This may seem like a violation of your rights, but unfortunately, it’s not. And the worst part is, it’s
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Ford has announced a recall of 390,000 Ranger pickups, model years 2004 through 2006. According to an article on WRAL.com, the recall is because the driver’s air bag inflators can explode with too much force and cause injuries…and death. In December, a South Carolina man died when he was struck in the neck by metal shrapnel after his
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HensonFuerst Attorneys is proud to announce that Thomas W. Henson, Jr., who leads HensonFuerst’s Complex Litigation Division, was selected for inclusion in the 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers list of attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice. Super Lawyers magazine names attorneys in each state who are nominated by their peers and evaluated on 12 indicators of professional achievement.
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The CSX Carolina Connector has been in the news the last several days. The main story is about how this railway company is looking to build a major rail terminal in Johnson County. The private company is threatening to use the power of Eminent Domain to take land from average citizens. Clients regularly call us,
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Motorcycle riding is a fun and exciting way to explore North Carolina. But with the allure of the open road, it’s important to remember that every time you get on your bike, there’s a chance you could be in a serious accident. Even the best riders can’t control the behavior of other drivers or completely
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Three years ago, Michigan decided to drop their mandatory helmet law. Michigan doctors believe that was a big mistake. A recent article in the American Journal of Surgery, medical researchers examine the before and after statistics for injured motorcycle riders. The results are so powerful that physicians are asking legislators to reinstate the helmet law.
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In recent years, distracted driving has become an epidemic. In 2014 alone, 3,179 people were killed by distracted driving, and that number continues to increase. Teenagers are especially at risk. With the advent of smartphones and social media, teens feel pressure to stay connected at all times. According to the Transportation Research Institute at the
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You just heard that a good friend has been injured in a car accident. You want to help but aren’t sure what you can do. Unfortunately, you can’t take their pain away or even speed along their recovery. However, there are a few things you can do that may make the next several weeks or
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“Concussion” is a new film starring Will Smith as a neuropathologist who discovers a link between repeated sports-related brain injuries and the degenerative brain disease known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Some researchers say the movie is bringing a much-needed focus to the risks of injury athletes face each time they step onto the field.
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