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