Medical Records 101: How Medical History Affects Your Personal Injury Case
Being involved in an accident and sustaining an injury is a scary time. The aftermath is stressful, with medical bills likely piling up and leave...
The Importance of Timely Filing: Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases
Understanding the statute of limitations may sound more of a topic for attorneys, but potential plaintiffs and victims need to be familiar with it as...
What If I’m Injured in a Car Accident, and the Other Driver is Uninsured
Washington Auto Insurance Requirements In Washington, meeting the financial responsibilities of operating a car (Washington Rev. Code § 46.30.20(1)(a) as of 2023) necessitates purchasing an...
Understanding Pain and Suffering Damages in Personal Injury Cases
Pain and damages are less quantifiable than medical bills and lost wages. However, they also affect the size of your total settlements and help you...
When is Legal Representation Necessary for Car Accidents?
In the aftermath of a car accident, the decision to seek legal representation hinges on several crucial factors. Primarily, if the incident has resulted in...
Spokane County sergeant placed on leave following use of force allegations
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane County Sheriff has placed a sergeant on administrative leave over allegations he used excessive force during an incident. Spokane County...
Washington sheriff’s deputy accused of bloodying 62-year-old driver who pulled over to sleep
A sheriff’s deputy in Washington state is being accused of using excessive force for allegedly beating a 62-year-old man during an arrest. Sgt. Clay Hilton was placed...
2022 Saw Most Traffic Deaths on Washington Roads Since 1990
This article was originally posted on wtsc.wa.gov. OLYMPIA – The Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s (WTSC) initial data for 2022 shows the greatest number of deaths on...
Car insurance premiums in WA to creep up, commissioner warns
Car insurance premiums are set to increase this year, though Washington drivers will be spared the brunt of...
Greenacres woman no longer facing charges in case of electrocuted squirrels
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Greenacres woman is no longer facing nine felony charges for the deaths of nine...
Man unknowingly gave robbery suspect a ride, driver won’t be charged
No charges will be filed against a Spokane man arrested on suspicion of driving the getaway car in...
17 fatalities, 736 crashes: The shocking toll of Tesla’s Autopilot
Tesla’s driver-assistance system, known as Autopilot, has been involved in far more crashes than previously reported. Read more at washingtonpost.com.
Should You Hire a Lawyer to Fight Your Traffic Ticket?
When that dreaded traffic ticket lands in your mail, the immediate impulse for many is to just pay the fine. Why deal with traffic court...
J. Brendan Kidd honored as Top Attorney by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living for third year in a row
J. Brendan Kidd is humbled and honored to be recognized by Bozzi Media in their August 2018 issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine as a...
Supreme Court Justices urge exploration of alternative sentencing options
It is interesting that two judges from our nation’s highest court don’t believe the current idea of total incarceration is working for our criminal justice...
Spokane Journal publishes featured article on Kidd Defense
Attorney J. Brendan Kidd and Kidd Defense, PLLC was recently featured in the Spokane Journal of Business. Kidd discusses his goals for the criminal defense...
J. Brendan Kidd chosen as Top Lawyer by Spokane CDA Living in 2017
For the second consecutive year, criminal defense attorney J. Brendan Kidd has been named as a Top Lawyer in DUI & DWI defense by Spokane...
Kidd Defense case questioning judicial bias featured in The Inlander
Kidd Defense recently represented a client charged with reckless driving and obstructing a law enforcement officer. In a unique twist, the case may have brought...
Utah Implements Lowest BAC Limit in U.S.
Utah’s recent bill lowering the blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05 is another example of overreaching legislation creating an even more arbitrary “per se” crime...
A Prosecutor’s Perspective on Justice and Rehabilitation
Interesting article from the Inlander showing justice and rehabilitation can have many different definitions.