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Top factors influencing drivers involved in truck crashes
A large truck accident in Pennsylvania can cause serious injuries to motor vehicle passengers. Truck drivers face many of the same problems motor vehicle drivers face on the roads. The biggest difference is that the truck is much larger than the surrounding vehicles...
Understanding Pennsylvania personal injury law
When you suffer a serious injury caused by individual or corporate negligence, you may be eligible for legal damages for your medical bills and other costs. In Pennsylvania, you have two years from the date of the incident to file this type of lawsuit. Explore the...
Does my job put me at risk for traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury occurs when head trauma damages brain tissue. The physical and psychological effects can be as simple as dizziness or confusion, as severe as coma or death, and could last for days or a lifetime. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
Are you aware of these bankruptcy myths?
In your quest to improve your financial health, you may have done a lot of research into filing for bankruptcy. Do you know whether everything you have read is true? Money.com breaks down common myths surrounding bankruptcy. Getting the most out of filing and all the...
Does my employer have workers’ compensation insurance?
If you end up with an injury from your job in Pennsylvania, then you should expect your employer to carry workers' compensation insurance. This insurance will pay for your medical expenses related to the injury and also provide you with benefits for lost wages if you...
What if an injury was not a doctor’s fault?
Many people in Pennsylvania have the tendency to think of doctors as infallible. After all, these are professionals with stringent licensing requirements who take years and years of school to obtain their degrees. However, the fact is that medical malpractice is not...
How common is medical misdiagnosis?
When you visit an outpatient clinic or rush to the emergency room, you put your trust and your life in the hands of dedicated medical professionals. Most doctors and nurses understand the weight of this trust and do everything they can to uphold it. However, an...
2019 Recap; Spence Custer Welcomes Attorney Christine Trotz-Cosgrove
With 2019 coming to an end, what a great time to recap the exciting things that have happened at Spence Custer over the past 12 months. If you have not done so already, go check out our new and improved website that went “live” over the summer. See the exciting areas...
FAQs about SSDI
After an injury in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering how you will support yourself and your family if you cannot return to work. At Spence | Custer Attorneys at Law, we often counsel clients on when and how to file for Social Security Disability benefits. Here is an...
What is a dire need case?
People who need Social Security benefits are in varying positions in life. Some are able to wait until the Social Security Administration processes their claim and approves their benefits. However, there are people in such a dire state that they need help without...
