We at Henson Fuerst are proud to announce that our practice was voted Best Law Firm and Best Law Firm – Personal Injury in the News & Observer’s Raleigh’s Best List 2021. This is a testament to our dedication to serving our clients and their families, ensuring that their rights are protected by the legal system, and making a difference in their lives — in Raleigh and beyond. About Henson Fuerst Attorneys Henson Fuerst Attorneys, founded in 1976, has served the North Carolina community for in legal matters ranging from personal injury to land condemnation. At Henson Fuerst, we are more than ..read more

The cost of living adjustment has been announced as 5.9% for 2022 — the highest percentage increase since 1982. For many people collecting SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), this is the highest increase in benefits they’ve seen yet. This is due to the drastic economic inflation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the SSA’s ongoing effort to meet the consumer price index for the needs of its beneficiaries. Since 1975, the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) has calculated the cost-of-living adjustment to line up the SSA’s federal benefi ..read more

University Place Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte was recently cited by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services after a resident with dementia was discovered by staff to have an open wound filled with live maggots. Infected Wound Recorded by Staff and Sent To Grandson Resident Bernice Mayes’s condition was so grim that concerned staff tipped it off to Justin Waddell, Mayes’s grandson, by advising that he check on his grandmother. Later, another staff member sent Waddell a video of Mayes with live maggots crawling out of an open wound in her heel. Further i ..read more

When someone is injured or harmed while on the job, they are presumed to be entitled to workers’ compensation. When they are infected with an illness at work, however, it gets much more complicated. Most notably, workers’ compensation claims filed due to contraction of the coronavirus are often flat-out denied nationwide. People in North Carolina (as well as all around the country) may wonder how this could be. Why Are So Many COVID-Related Workers’ Comp Claims Rejected? Like any claim for an illness caught onsite, workers who seek compensation for COVID would have to put up a fight. With the ..read more

Whether you are a seasoned motorcyclist or a newcomer, an accident can happen to anyone and be catastrophic. Having the right insurance and knowing the details of your policy is critical to protecting yourself and others out on the road. The proper insurance coverage for a motorcycle is not only a necessity, but the law.  Do I Need to Insure My Motorcycle? The answer is yes. North Carolina motor vehicle law requires that all motorcyclists purchase liability coverage for their vehicles. They can do so under the Miscellaneous Type Vehicle Endorsement, which recognizes motorcycles (as well a ..read more

In May of 2020, North Carolina enacted a temporary law that grants healthcare providers immunity from malpractice and negligence lawsuits due to the strain of the coronavirus pandemic and its unpredictable impact on staffing and services. Since then, what’s known as the Emergency and Disaster Treatment Protection Act, has been leveraged by companies, most notably nursing homes, to avoid accountability and litigation for negligence and malpractice. This has further enabled neglect and abuse in nursing homes and is outlined in an article for The Washington Post, with Henson Fuerst Partner Carma ..read more

In May of 2020, North Carolina enacted a temporary law that grants healthcare providers immunity from malpractice and negligence lawsuits due to the strain of the coronavirus pandemic and its unpredictable impact on staffing and services. Since then, what’s known as the Emergency and Disaster Treatment Protection Act, has been leveraged by companies, most notably nursing homes, to avoid accountability and litigation for negligence and malpractice. This has further enabled neglect and abuse in nursing homes and is outlined in an article for The Wall Street Journal, with Henson Fuerst Partner Ca ..read more

While most COVID-19 patient’s symptoms subside within a couple of weeks, others experience long-term effects from the disease such as respiratory problems, brain fog, chronic pain, and fatigue. As a result, President Joe Biden stated on the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act that those suffering from lingering effects of the disease will have access to disability protections under federal law. COVID-19 May Reshape the Disability System in the US Long haulers are defined as those who experience symptoms that last weeks or months after contracting COVID-19. Researchers estim ..read more

Accidents involving minor injuries, such as fender benders or a slow-speed rear-end collision, are more common than those involving serious injuries. Minor accidents that result in no injuries or minimal property damage may appear to be so trivial that you don’t need to report them to the police or your insurance provider. However, depending on the circumstances of the accident, you may be required to report it to the police. When to Report a Car Crash to the Police in NC According to North Carolina law, you must call the police after a car wreck if: A person was injured or killed A person su ..read more

Today’s retirees and Social Security beneficiaries will be pleased to hear that they can expect an estimated 5.3% increase in their payments come 2022 — particularly those who just started receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, those who have been collecting for some time will know that this is nothing new. In fact, this is an annual occurrence that is calculated based on rising consumer costs, wages, interest from the Federal Reserve, and general inflation, known as the Cost-of-Living Adjustment, or COLA. This ensures that the gen ..read more