Rochester Dog Bite Injury Lawyers
Experienced Dog Attack Attorneys Protecting The Rights of Dog Bite Victims Throughout Rochester, NY
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Were you or a loved one hurt due to the negligence of someone else? Our experienced Rochester lawyers have been dedicated to serving the Western New York community we know and love. Allow us to help you the same way we’ve been helping our community for decades. We’re here for you. Schedule a FREE consultationWhy Choose Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC Injury Lawyers?
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Mr. Ranzenhofer and his attorneys were great! My case was handled quickly and I got a great result – $300,000. I fell at my doctor’s office, so I knew it was a hard case. Mr. Ranzenhofer developed a strategy that got me a great result. I highly recommend Mr. Ranzenhofer and his team of attorneys.
I feel I was treated great. Mr. Ranzenhofer responded quickly with call backs and any questions, there were never any doubts of where my case was and he was always reassuring that being patient was the answer. And it was. I want to thank him and his legal team especially with the office personnel always friendly and also quick responses when messages were left. Highly recommended. Thanks for everything
Michael Ranzenhofer was very professional in dealing with my case. He always responded to calls in a timely manner. He was very thorough in handling my case. I would definitely use him again if I needed legal representation, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
I was hit head on in a car accident and had got injured. I contacted Mike Ranzenhofer and he got started the process of getting money for me for my pain and suffering and future medical bills. Every time I called or came to his office he always took his time to help me. And we eventually won the case. He is an amazing lawyer and person himself and I would fully recommend him to anyone.
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Mr. Ranzenhofer and his attorneys were great! My case was handled quickly and I got a great result – $300,000. I fell at my doctor’s office, so I knew it was a hard case. Mr. Ranzenhofer developed a strategy that got me a great result. I highly recommend Mr. Ranzenhofer and his team of attorneys.
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I feel I was treated great. Mr. Ranzenhofer responded quickly with call backs and any questions, there were never any doubts of where my case was and he was always reassuring that being patient was the answer. And it was. I want to thank him and his legal team especially with the office personnel always friendly and also quick responses when messages were left. Highly recommended. Thanks for everything
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Michael Ranzenhofer was very professional in dealing with my case. He always responded to calls in a timely manner. He was very thorough in handling my case. I would definitely use him again if I needed legal representation, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
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I was hit head on in a car accident and had got injured. I contacted Mike Ranzenhofer and he got started the process of getting money for me for my pain and suffering and future medical bills. Every time I called or came to his office he always took his time to help me. And we eventually won the case. He is an amazing lawyer and person himself and I would fully recommend him to anyone.
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Dog bites injure hundreds of thousands of people every year. Dog bite injuries cause more than physical pain; many of the attacks can result in facial disfigurement and long lasting fears of dogs or other animals. Small children account for about 75% of all dog bites. Every year about 15 people die from being bitten by a dog. While some dogs have the reputation of being more violent than others, there are a lot of other dog breeds capable of inflicting serious our fatal injuries to people. As experienced Rochester dog bite injury lawyers, we unfortunately see many cases where victims end up with severe injuries as a result of being bit by a dog.
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If you have been bitten by a dog, you may have the legal right to sue to the owner or another responsible party for damages.
In New York, the owner of the dog is liable for the medical bills of the injured person.
The owner may also be liable for other damages if it can be proved:
- The owner of the dog was negligent.
- The dog has a history of biting others.
- The dog was unrestrained.
Experienced Rochester dog bite injury lawyers explain what steps you should take after being bit by a dog
If you have been bitten by a dog here is what you should do:
- Seek medical attention.
- Find out the name and address of the owner. Proceed to get the names and contact numbers of any witnesses who saw the dog bite or have seen the dog bite other people in the past.
- Call the police and have them file a report.
- Take pictures of your injury and the dog if possible.
- Under no circumstances should you talk to the dog owner’s insurance company; this is the role of your attorney.
If you or a member of your family has been bitten or attacked by a dog, contact our experienced Rochester dog bite injury lawyers for dedicated representation. We offer free confidential consultations and would be happy to discuss the details of your case with you.
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