Mr. Kidwell has been with the firm since his 2006 clerkship while he was earning his law degree at Villanova University Law School. He became an associate with the firm in the summer of 2007. Since joining the firm, Mr. Kidwell has been heavily involved in the firm’s...
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court let stand a Superior court ruling that motorists are entitled to “stacked” uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage when their insurance company fails to have the motorist sign stacking waivers for newly added cars. This may be “Latin”...
Lawyers are trained for battle. Law school taught us that the way to the “truth” was an adversarial system that accepted no prisoners. Cross-examination was the way to the truth and I’ll admit there’s nothing more satisfying than a cross-examination which completely...
Sadly, pedestrian accidents are far too common in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2015, more than 5,000 pedestrians died in traffic crashes in the United States and that a pedestrian is killed every 1.6...
Injured in a car or motorcycle accident? How do you know which lawyer is right for your case? From Delaware Water Gap to Mount Pocono and down Route 33 to Easton, you’ll probably see 2 dozen billboards advertising lawyers who fight for you. The lawyers typically have...
If you have collision coverage and your car is damaged, what can you collect? After a brief period of mourning (I’m a car guy), here’s what I can tell you. Your insurance company is required to pay the amount necessary to return your car to the same condition it was...
We’re all trying to save some money and car insurance is expensive but a necessary evil. Is it worth it? I’m covered, right? Let’s say another driver rear-ends you at a stop sign or T-bones you and causes significant injury. You’re out of work for 6 months and may...
Cars cost money. But let’s face it, what choice do we have? It’s not practical to “uber” your way to work every day. It’s a necessary evil for most of us. We need to get to work, to drive our kids to soccer practice, and to shop for groceries. AAA published this...
Motorcycle accidents always poses special problems for attorneys. Was the rider wearing a helmet? And does it even matter? Were road conditions a factor in causing the accident (potholes, chip & tar paving…)? Are we dealing with a jury that thinks all riders are...
I list federal practice on my Monroe County Bar Association referral page. In fact, at least half my practice is in federal court both as a trial attorney and as a federal court mediator. As a result, I frequently receive calls from potential clients who want to file...
