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Dog Bites Lawyer

Serious injuries need serious attention. We answer.

Dog bite claims in Rhode Island don't require proving the owner knew the dog was dangerous — the law is on the victim's side. The compensation comes from the owner's homeowners' or renters' policy.

Free Call. Free Fight. Free Unless We Win.™

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How we handle dog bites cases.

The first 72 hours after a dog bite matter more than people realize. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. The at-fault party's insurance company is already building a file — and it isn't built to help you.

DiLibero Injury Law gets involved early. We send letters of representation so adjusters stop calling you directly. We preserve the police report, photographs, and video before they're destroyed. We work with your medical providers to document injuries the way the insurance carrier needs to see them.

When an adjuster refuses to offer what your case is worth, we file suit. Dylan C. DiLibero is admitted in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, so whether your case belongs in Providence County Superior Court or in a Massachusetts court, we handle it in-house — no referral fees eating into your recovery.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Statutes of limitations apply — don't wait to call.

Real results.

Drunk Driving

$150,000

Victim struck by drunk driver.

Our client was hit by an impaired driver and left with serious injuries. We pursued the at-fault driver's insurance carrier and recovered $150,000 for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Truck Accident

$60,000

Rear-ended by commercial truck.

Our client was rear-ended by a commercial truck hauling a wood chipper. The initial adjuster dismissed the case as 'soft tissue' and offered a fraction of what it was worth. We refused, documented the full extent of the strain injury, and recovered $60,000.

Premises Liability

$30,000

Restaurant burn injury.

Our client suffered a burn from a hot restaurant dish that was improperly handled by staff. We pursued the restaurant's insurance and recovered $30,000 for the injury and medical treatment.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.

Honest Answers

The questions you're probably not asking out loud.

These are the questions that keep people from calling a lawyer — even when they should. So we're putting the answers right here, before you have to pick up the phone.

Can I actually afford to hire a lawyer?+
Yes. There is no upfront cost. We work on a contingency fee, which means our fee is a percentage of any recovery we obtain — and if we don't win, you pay nothing. Not even for the consultation. Not even for the time spent on your case. You owe zero if we don't recover money for you. That's what "Free Unless We Win" actually means.
Will the insurance company retaliate if I hire a lawyer?+
No — and statistically they'll offer more, not less. Insurance companies know that represented claimants negotiate better, litigate better, and won't accept lowball offers. Their internal data (the same data Allstate, Progressive, and GEICO use) shows represented claimants recover 2–3× what unrepresented claimants recover on similar cases. That's why they sometimes try to settle fast before you hire a lawyer.
How long will this take? I don't want it dragging on for years.+
Most of our personal injury cases resolve in 9–24 months. Treatment duration is the biggest factor — you shouldn't settle before your doctors say you've recovered as much as you're going to. Cases with clear liability and a cooperative adjuster can close in under a year. Complex cases that have to be filed in court take longer. We'll give you a realistic timeline in the free consultation based on your specific facts.
What if the other driver has no money or no insurance?+
Your own auto policy likely includes uninsured (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage that steps into the at-fault driver's shoes when theirs isn't enough. Many clients don't realize they have this coverage. During the consultation we look at both policies and tell you exactly what's available before you decide what to do.
What if you look at my case and tell me I don't have one?+
Then we tell you that — straight, and for free. We'd rather lose 15 minutes on a call than take a case that shouldn't be taken. If the numbers don't work, if the evidence isn't there, or if another specialty is a better fit, we'll say so and point you in the right direction. Honest is faster than strung-along.

Have a different question? The fastest answer is a phone call. Call (401) 621-9700.

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