Bicycle accidents often result in serious injuries for both adults and children. Unfortunately, while riding a bike is fun and a great way to get some exercise, serious cyclists and recreational riders alike face a variety of...
Welcome, Stephanie M. Shortall!
December 8, 2022
Drake, Hileman & Davis, PC is pleased to announce that Stephanie M. Shortall has joined the firm’s Estate Planning & Administration and Business Law practice....
5 Important Facts to Know After an ATV Accident in Pennsylvania
November 30, 2022
While riding an ATV can be fun—and can be essential for getting to hard-to-reach offroad destinations—it can also be dangerous. Even if an ATV rider is being safe and riding within his or her limits, there are still...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Does Nearly Doubles, to $11,180,000, the Applicable Federal Estate Tax Exclusion Amount and GST Exemption for 2018
November 2, 2022
The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“2017 Tax Cuts Act”) P.L. 115-97, doubled the Estate and Gift tax “Applicable Exclusion Amount,” from $5 million to $10 million, for gifts made, and estates of...
How a Catastrophic Back Injury Can Lead to Significant Damages
November 2, 2022
Back Injury Lawyers Serving Clients in Bethlehem and Throughout Pennsylvania Catastrophic injuries — including those that affect the back, spine, brain, and other critical body systems — can give rise to complex...
Haunted House Risks: Common Injuries and What Operators Can (and Should) Do To Prevent Them
September 30, 2022
Haunted houses are a staple of the Halloween season. From local communities to amusement parks, numerous haunted houses pop up across Pennsylvania this time each year....
What Does It Take to Prove Medical Malpractice?
September 23, 2022
Medical malpractice is alarmingly common. But, even though this is the case, proving your legal rights as a victim of medical malpractice can still prove challenging. Proving medical malpractice requires clear evidence of...
Common Back Injuries and Causes of Back Pain from Car Accidents
September 16, 2022
Serious car accidents often leave drivers and passengers suffering from back injuries. Back injuries can involve bone fractures, disc injuries, soft tissue damage and/or nerve damage; and while some car accident victims will...
How to Safely Drive in the Rain: 6 Tips for Drivers
September 6, 2022
Given the almost daily deluge of rain we have been experiencing, hydroplaning is a very real problem for which all drivers must be prepared. Hydroplaning occurs when the vehicle’s tire-to-road traction becomes...
It’s finally football season. Summer practice sessions are finally over, the temperature is cooling down and excitement is in the air in Easton. Whether you cheer for your favorite team on Friday nights or Saturday...