New Blood Test Aids in Diagnosis of Concussions
Sustaining a direct blow to the head or being violently shaken can often times be characterized as a person just “getting their bell rung” or “seeing stars”. However, for the…
Read MoreBlog
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, contributing to approximately 30% of all injury deaths. Whether one suffers from…
Read More
New Study Reveals that High School Athletes May Sustain Serious Brain Trauma after Just One Season of Football
A recent study conducted on high school football players in North Carolina revealed some disturbing information about the high frequency of Traumatic Brain Injuries in youth sports. During the study,…
Read More
Attorney Thomas Henson Jr. Contributes to Important Brochure Outlining the Effects, Symptoms and Long-Term Impact of Concussions
Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries can have severe, long-lasting effects. At Henson Fuerst, we have seen the devastating impact of these injuries and we want to do our part to…
Read More
Henson Fuerst Attorneys Sponsor BIANC Walk-and-Roll-a-thon
The annual BIANC Walk-and-Roll-a-thon event serves to honor survivors, families, and friends by raising much-needed funds and awareness about brain injury. This annual Walk offers live music, great food, booths, and…
Read More
Henson Fuerst Partner Thomas Henson Jr. Certified as Brain Injury Specialist
Thomas Henson Jr., partner with Henson Fuerst Attorneys, has been certified as a Brain Injury Specialist. The certification comes from the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS). This program…
Read More
Brain Injury Revealed in 40 Percent of Retired NFL Players
More than 40 percent of retired National Football League (NFL) players in a recent study had signs of traumatic brain injury based on sensitive MRI scans called diffusion tensor imaging,…
Read More
New Blood Test Can Detect Concussions
Good concussion news! (I never thought I would type those words.) Scientists have come up with a simple blood test that can detect concussion up to seven days after the…
Read More