In this week’s episode, we bring you an exclusive conversation with Jerry Birnbach—a leading expert in retail design and safety with over 50 years of experience. From designing stores for giants like Walmart and Target to consulting on high-stakes slip-and-fall cases, Jerry shares his unique insights on creating safe shopping environments and the challenges facing today’s retail industry. 💼 Whether you’re a legal professional, retail insider, or simply interested in how expert witnesses shape justice, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look you won’t want to miss!
Jerry highlights common retail hazards, such as merchandise overhangs that can obstruct movement or create tripping risks and unsafe floor conditions that may not be immediately visible to customers. Drawing from his extensive experience, Jerry explains how well-designed training programs and employee handbooks play a pivotal role in equipping staff to identify and address safety concerns effectively.
Jerry explains how reviewing video footage provides a comprehensive view of events leading to an injury, making it more effective than relying solely on incident reports. He explains how, in the absence of video evidence, experts rely on depositions and professional experience to determine liability.
Drawing from his extensive experience in retail store design and employee training, Jerry highlights the critical role of employee handbooks in preventing negligence. Jerry evaluates how varying levels of retailer instruction impact safety compliance and shares practical insights to help injury attorneys build stronger cases. Watch now to gain valuable insights for your next negligence case!
Looking for an expert witness to strengthen your premises liability case? Jerry Birnbach, a seasoned retail expert witness, breaks down the essentials of premises liability—a legal concept that holds property owners accountable for ensuring their spaces are safe for visitors. Watch now to gain valuable insights that can give your premises liability case a competitive edge!
Interview with Experts.com member Jerry Birnbach. Mr. Birnbach is a Retail Design Expert Witness with over 50 years of experience in the Retail industry. Interviewed by Nick Rishwain, Vice President of Client Relations for Experts.com