ROCHESTER DOG BITE LAWYERS
We love dogs at Parisi & Bellavia. We own them and they are members of our family. Unfortunately, in our experience we have seen terrible injuries to children and adults alike as a result of dog bites. We have also represented postal workers injured by dog attacks in their line of duty.
For over 25 years, Rochesterians have turned to Parisi and Bellavia Law when they are seriously injured by a dog bite. Call us at (585) 888-8000 or submit our online form today for a free consultation.
ROCHESTER DOG BITE LAW FIRM – PARISI & BELLAVIA
When you’re injured in Rochester, it’s important to hire Rochester-based dog injury lawyers. We know Rochester’s court system, because we try cases here. We know Rochester juries, because we are Rochesterians. Attorney Tim Bellavia grew up in Gates and is a McQuaid Jesuit graduate. Attorney Samantha Parisi attended Brighton Central Schools, and Attorney Al Parisi raised his family in Rochester over 25 years ago.
The difference between us and the billboard lawyers you see on tv, is that we’re from Rochester and when you call us you get us – Attorney Al Parisi, his daughter, Attorney Samantha Parisi, or Attorney Tim Bellavia. Let our family fight for yours.
The difference between us and the billboard lawyers you see on tv, is that we’re from Rochester and when you call us you get us – Attorney Al Parisi, his daughter, Attorney Samantha Parisi, or Attorney Tim Bellavia. Let our family fight for yours.
DOG BITE LAWSUITS: “ONE BITE RULE” AND STRICT LIABILITY
Generally, to recover for injuries sustained in a dog bite accident in New York, the injured must prove that the dog’s owner knew the dog had vicious propensity. Such evidence may include previous incidents of the dog biting someone or being known to growl and snarl at passersby. The requirement to prove a previous vicious propensity is often referred to as the “one bite rule” meaning that the owner may only be held liable if he knew that his dog had a propensity to bite.
Additionally, New York imposes strict liability for medical costs arising out of a dog bite if the bite was from a “dangerous dog.” This holds the defendant liable regardless of whether the dog’s owner took reasonable care to prevent the bite from happening. Note, this strict liability standard only applies to medical costs. Therefore, to recover for other injury-related damages (i.e., lost wages, pain and suffering) the injured must prove a dangerous propensity as described above.
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If you’ve suffered an injury due to a dog bite in Rochester, NY call Parisi & Bellavia Law, Rochester’s trusted injury lawyers today. We are here to serve you in your time of need. Call today or complete the intake form on this site.
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