When people think of applying for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, often times it is based on having back/spinal problems or mental health impairments such as depression and anxiety. These are the most common impairments serving as the basis of a disability claim. However, even though the topic on […]
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Henson Fuerst is proud to share that Henson Fuerst Partner Carma Henson has written an article that has been published in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, a leading newspaper for North Carolina lawyers, judges, and legal professionals. North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, which began publication in 1988, covers legal news, daily court opinions, verdicts and settlements, and
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Amid a multitude of legal challenges, Johnson & Johnson will no longer be selling its talc Baby Powder in the United States or Canada. The corporate giant attributes its decision to a large decrease in demand for the product due to what it calls “misinformation” about its safety. With more than 19,000 lawsuits filed, consumers
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During the COVID-19 pandemic when good news is hard to come by, some hope was just received following the release of the 2020 Social Security Trustees Report. As many are aware, the economic sustainability of the Social Security Trust Fund has long been in question. Millions of recipients of Social Security disability benefits have wondered how
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The process for applying for Social Security disability benefits is long and tedious. Many individuals cannot afford to go years without income while waiting for a decision on their claim. Many people try to return to work in an attempt to financially care for their family. After returning to work, they assume their disability claim
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning for patients of nursing homes and assisted living facilities: Do not give your stimulus check to a long-term care facility. The FTC’s warning comes as multiple people are reporting that their nursing home, assisted living, or other long-term care facilities are telling their residents that under
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When gardening, you do your best to ensure that your flowers or crops grow healthy and strong. You take care of them, water them regularly, and do whatever it takes to keep them thriving. Unfortunately, some products used to care for plants and to control weeds contain harmful chemicals that can cause serious side effects.
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Henson Fuerst partner Carma Henson presented to the North Carolina Advocates for Justice today on “Discovery: Lawyer’s Responsibility during COVID-19 with Carma Henson”. Discovery is the legal process by which attorneys obtain evidence from opposing parties and witnesses through interrogatories (written questions), requests for production of documents, requests for admissions and depositions (sworn testimony). Her
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The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced new rules for long-term care facilities in response to the coronavirus pandemic. These measures are to be implemented as a means to improve transparency by requiring such facilities to disclose cases of coronavirus to both patients’ families as well as public health officials. However, it
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When it comes to qualifying for a loan for the purchase of a home or car, having a good credit score is very important. Your credit score is based on many things, such as paying your bills, loans, and credit cards on time. But with the spread of COVID-19, many Americans have been left without
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