Automobile Accidents
We have received recoveries in virtually every type of motor vehicle case, including automobile, tractor-trailer, bus, passenger van, and motorcycle collisions. Our attorneys have written numerous articles and lectured extensively regarding motor vehicle injury litigation, and one of our attorneys was an author of the book Handling An Automobile Injury Negligence Case in Virginia.
Our motor vehicle team consists of seasoned trial attorneys, experienced assistants, and a full time investigator. We also routinely enlist the services of forensic engineers, accident reconstructionists, tractor-trailer investigators, and many other experts in our motor vehicle cases. We often use mock trials and focus groups to analyze our cases. Our goal is to provide our clients with a vigorous and thorough prosecution of their cases by a veteran team.
Truck & Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Personal injury cases involving truck, tractor-trailer or other large commercial vehicles are different from most automobile accident cases. These cases often hinge on forensic evidence found at the scene of the accident, recorded by the truck, or in the possession of the trucking company. The trucking company usually will send investigators to the crash scene immediately after the accident to gather evidence and interview witnesses. The injured victim is, thus, already at a distinct disadvantage. Roadway skid marks and debris, vehicle and tire damage, data accumulation systems on the truck, as well as driver logs, bills of lading, and truck weight tickets may be crucial items of evidence in the case. The person injured by a tractor-trailer may be unable to recover unless he or she can use such evidence to prove the negligence of the truck driver.
Medical Malpractice
The medical malpractice team at Cantor Stoneburner Ford Grana & Buckner provides its clients with the resources of one of the largest, most knowledgeable and most widely known medical malpractice firms in Virginia.
Our attorneys have tried and settled dozens of cases across a wide range of medical malpractice areas, including anesthesiology, colon & rectal surgery, dermatology, emergency medicine, family practice, ENT, neurology, ophthalmology, pathology, pediatrics, plastic surgery, radiology, surgery, urology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, nursing, podiatry, pharmacy and hospital liability.
Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury is an injury to the brain caused by an external force, which results in an impairment of a person's physical, cognitive or emotional functioning. Traumatic brain injuries range from mild to severe, and the resulting impairments may be temporary or permanent. Traumatic brain injuries may be due to sudden energy forces applied to the brain and skull or events which cause a disruption in the supply of oxygen or blood to the brain. Traumatic brain injuries may result from motor vehicle collisions, falls, blows to the head, exposure to toxins, or medical negligence.
Spinal Cord Injury
Irv Cantor and his personal injury legal team have participated in cases throughout the United States involving people who have suffered from spinal cord injuries due to another’s negligence. The most common causes of spinal cord injuries are car accidents, motorcycle accidents and truck accidents, but our law firm has handled spinal cord injury cases stemming from medical malpractice, slips and falls, diving accidents, sports injuries and many other unfortunate circumstances. If you or someone you love has sustained a debilitating spinal cord injury, contact Irv Cantor today.
Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries
Lewis T. Stoneburner is experienced in litigating for families who have had suffered a devastating and avoidable brachial plexus injury caused by medical and hospital malpractice.
Almost all brachial plexus, Erb’s Palsy injuries and Klumpke’s Palsy injuries in association with shoulder dystocia at birth are avoidable with the exercise of standard of care by the obstetrician, mid-wife and labor and delivery nurses.
Defective Products
Unreasonably dangerous products injure thousands of people every year.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths are caused by defective products.
Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Cases
Unreasonably dangerous prescription drugs and medical devices get past the FDA every year.
Many consumers mistakenly believe that the FDA tests pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices before approving them for sale to consumers. This is not true. The FDA conducts no independent testing, but rather relies on the manufacturer seeking approval of the drug or device to test its own product. The FDA is understaffed. It submits the manufacturer’s pre-approval testing to advisory panels for review. To compound the problem, the FDA has been accused recently of conflicts of interest with respect to FDA advisory panels. Often, the manufacturer that is seeking approval of its drug or device is paying huge consulting fees to members of the FDA advisory panel.
Sexual Assault Cases
We handle civil cases of sexual assault, rape or sexual harassment arising in the workplace, from criminal acts or in other settings. It is often necessary to bring a legal action against not only the assailant but against third parties who may also be responsible such as employers, hospitals, hotels, nursing homes, restaurants, apartment complexes, or other entities. We have access to medical and psychological experts who can provide significant support to a victimized woman while also serving in a support role during litigation.
Legal Malpractice
Our legal malpractice team is headed by H. Aubrey Ford. Mr. Ford, a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers and included in the Best Lawyers in America for many years, has tried over 100 jury trials and has handled legal malpractice cases involving personal injury matters, business matters, will and trust disputes, contract actions and many others. The vast majority of Mr. Ford’s cases are referrals from other lawyers who are aware of his experience.
Commercial and Business Disputes
Quite often, disputes arise out of business transactions that require litigation. Our creative approach to handling business litigation has led us to accept commercial litigation claims on a contingent-fee basis, or if preferred, a blended-fee arrangement that includes a reduced hourly rate and a percentage success fee contingent on the outcome of the dispute. Under either arrangement, our interests are aligned with yours, and we keep our eye on the goal – a full and fair recovery for our clients.
