With the amount of pandemic-related information released every day, it can be challenging to gauge the accuracy of everything you see. This is especially apparent regarding the supposed mental, psychological, and general cognitive after-effects of the respiratory virus. Regrettably, a good fraction of what you hear about COVID long-haul symptoms is true. A recent study …

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A parent will go to any length to ensure that their child’s needs are met and addressed. This is especially true for parents caring for a child who has a physical or mental disability, as their demands are often greater. Lower-income families caring for a disabled child can apply for and receive Supplemental Security Income …

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From construction workers to farm or restaurant workers, more people in the workforce get paid cash under the table than you may think. That said, there are a few challenges when getting paid off the books. When it comes to workplace injuries, working under the table can be a bit complicated. These positions tend to …

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With Election Day right around the corner, the attorneys at Henson Fuerst find themselves fielding many questions about candidates who are running for the NC Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. For those that are not heavily involved in the legal system, it’s understandable that you may find yourself wondering which individuals you should consider voting …

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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 …

Partner Carma Henson Published Author in NC Lawyers Weekly Read More »

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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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 …

CFPB Provides Credit Reporting Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic Read More »

For claimants filing for disability benefits, the success of the claim is always tied to their medical evidence.  Actively treating and having evidence to support a claimant’s case and hearing testimony is essential to being approved for benefits.  Conversely, not treating and a lack of medical evidence almost always derails even the best disability claim.  …

Obtaining Medical Treatment and Medical Records During COVID-19 Pandemic Read More »

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is temporarily eliminating certain restrictions ordinarily placed on unemployment benefits in an effort to make it easier for individuals who have been affected by COVID-19, the Coronavirus, to qualify. He is also doing so in an effort to lessen the impact on businesses. Cooper made the decision after announcing that …

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