As an attorney, when does it make sense to handle a case on your own and when does it make sense to partner with another firm? What are the advantages and disadvantages of partnerships? In this episode, Elliott Buckner, Irv Cantor and Joseph Cantor discuss this topic, highlighting the benefits of strategically partnering to reduce risk, increase expertise, utilize focus groups and expand your bench depth.

Premises liability is a complex area of personal injury law and it is even more complex within the state of Virginia. In this podcast, Breit Cantor partners Scott Bucci and Elliott Buckner sit down for an in-depth discussion about what premises liability law entails, what you need to prove a case and some examples of premises liability cases.

What is a premises liability case? :28 - :50

Classic examples of premises liability :55 – 2:00

Security cases 2:01 – 3:15

Virginia and contributory negligence 3:18 – 5:55

Proving a case - actual or constructive notice, preservation letters, etc. 5:56 – 11:10

Scott’s background as defense lawyer 11:11 – 12:56

Security case/sexual assault at hotel 12:57 – 15:17

Incidences that occur outdoors 15:18 – 17:57

Case example – black ice in a store parking lot 17:59 - 20:16

Specialization in premises liability 20:17 – 21:53

What to do if you think you have a case 21:55 – 23:06

Misconception about premises liability 23:07 – 24:15

The attorneys at Breit Cantor have over 40 years of experience handling products liability cases. In this podcast, Attorney Kevin Biniazan sits down with one of our partners, Jeffrey Breit, to discuss the ins and outs of identifying, funding and proving a products liability case. Mr. Breit delves into examples of cases he’s handled including the BP/Deepwater Horizon rig that caused one of the largest oil spills in US history.

Breakdown of Podcast Content

1:10-1:49 Defining a products liability case

1:50–3:50 Cost to pursue a products liability case

3:51–6:58 Understanding the term “defective” and examples of cases

7:00–13:18 BP Oil/Deepwater Horizon case

13:19–15:48 Challenger explosion is a products case

15:50–16:30 Defective heater case in Virginia Beach

16:31–18:15 Product defects in industrial workplace settings

18:16–19:39 Parking meter vehicle products case

19:40–23:45 Design defects, safety warnings and human error

23:46–28:38 What to do if you suspect a product is defective

28:39–30:22 Proving a products case in Virginia

30:22–33:15 Strict liability vs negligence

33:16–35:05 Warning labels

35:06–37:52 Expense of proving and handling products liability cases

37:53–40:40 Finding experts

40:41–43:22 Tips for lawyers in screening cases

43:23–45:00 Tips for individuals and family members

Attorney Joseph Cantor sits down with the Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV), Anne McDonnell, to discuss common causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain injuries. In addition, they discuss some options for helping brain injury survivors get access to the services they need to thrive.

General information on brain injury – 1:51-3:25

Common causes of brain injury – 3:26-4:08

Awareness of brain injuries and effects – 20:46-22:13

Treatment options – 22:53 – 25:09

Life expectancy, effects and examples – 25:34-28:42

Personal injury lawyers and importance – 30:25-34:12

How can BIAV help? 34:25-28:27