By: R. Leonard Davis, III, Esquire “Put not your trust in money, but put your money in trust.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Interest remains high in a very old, but until recently infrequently used, estate...
Author: dhdlaw
Will I Have to Pay Federal Estate Tax?
April 6, 2017

Most estates are exempt from federal estate tax and are not required to file a Federal Estate Tax Return on Form 706 or pay any Federal Estate Tax. The current (2017) exemption amount is an inflation-adjusted 5,490,000. A...
Pedestrian Safety
April 3, 2017
Each year thousands of pedestrians are injured and killed in accidents with vehicles. These accidents are tragic but often preventable. Drivers and pedestrians need to take steps to ensure everyone’s safety. Contact...
Surgical Instruments Left Inside Patients
March 31, 2017
In the U.S., medical malpractice – the reckless or negligent actions of medical professionals – results in thousands of serious injuries and even deaths each year. Shockingly, each year medical instruments are left...
Defective Product Liability Defenses
March 29, 2017
There are several different ways in which a company will attempt to defend itself if one of its products has harmed someone. We understand these defenses and what is needed to show they do not apply. Contact an Allentown...
Dangerous Toys
March 27, 2017
Manufactures and distributors of dangerous or defective toys may be responsible for the injuries those toys cause. Those profiting from the sale of a toy must place the safety of a child first. Contact a Bethlehem...
Can a Hospital Refuse to Treat or Admit?
March 22, 2017
Hospitals generally have a duty to help those who are injured and suffering. Hospitals that refuse to treat or admit the injured and the ill may be responsible for any further harm. Contact a Doylestown accident attorney...
ATV Safety
March 20, 2017
All-terrain vehicles (known as “ATVs”) come in all shapes and sizes. They are powerful machines capable of traveling over rough terrain at high speeds. ATVs are also extremely dangerous. Safety should be paramount...
Railroad Crossing Liability
February 20, 2017
Railroad crossings are extremely dangerous. An unloaded train can weigh hundreds of tons and the weight can increase significantly depending on the type of cargo being hauled. Defects in crossing safety devices (such as...
Truckers and Unsecured Cargo
February 17, 2017
Trucks, and all other drivers, have a responsibility to secure all cargo being transported on public roadways. Debris becomes extremely dangerous when falling from a vehicle, especially when the vehicle is traveling at a...