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At Louis W. Grande Injury Lawyer we fight for every dollar you're entitled to. Louis W. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

As a dedicated personal injury attorney, we are relentless in fighting for justice and maximizing your compensation. Grande is committed to providing quality legal representation and above all, personal attention to our clients special needs. Conveniently located on historic Smith Street , within minutes of downtown Providence, there is never a charge for an initial consultation. When your persona

l or business problems call for an experienced attorney, our firm is ready to assist you. Grande has 30 years of courtroom litigation experience. He is a graduate of LaSalle Academy, the honors program at Rhode Island College and the Hamline University School of Law where he was the primary editor of the Journal of Law and Public Policy. Attorney Grande has long been active in community affairs and professional associations. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, The Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association, Rhode Island Bar Association and The American Bar Association. Attorney Grande has experience in civil and criminal litigation and has appeared before all levels of the Federal and State court system. Attorney Grande was voted Best Attorney in Rhode Island for 2020 by the Providence Journal Reader's Choice award.

08/14/2026

"Excellent lawyer! Professional, responsive, and fought hard for my case. They kept me informed every step of the way and helped me achieve a great settlement." - Melissa C.

Melissa felt supported from start to finish. Read why she recommends our team to anyone needing representation.

08/12/2026

"I was bitten by a loose dog 4 days after the birth of my second daughter. It took me way too long to find a lawyer who would take my case." - Tate D.

Tate came to us hurt and recovering when he should have been celebrating. We were glad to help him get justice after his dog bite injury.

08/10/2026

Bitten by a dog in RI outside the owner's yard? They're strictly liable, even if the dog never bit before. Recovery usually comes from homeowner's insurance, not the owner's pocket. You have 3 years to file. Free consult, call today.

08/07/2026

Did you know Rhode Island holds dog owners strictly liable when a bite happens outside their enclosure, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before?

Under state law (R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-16), you don't have to prove the owner was careless or knew the dog was dangerous. If the attack happened on a public street, a sidewalk, or anywhere outside the dog's enclosed area, liability attaches automatically.

A few more facts most people don't know:

The law also covers "keepers," so a dog walker or pet sitter can share liability.
If the same dog bites a second time, the owner owes double damages.
Victims have three years from the date of the bite to file a claim in Rhode Island.

Knowing these rules early can mean the difference between a fair recovery and a missed deadline.

Bitten by a dog? Contact Louis W. Grande Injury Lawyer for a free evaluation.

08/05/2026

5 Things That Determine What Your Rhode Island Dog Bite Case Is Worth:

1. Severity of the injury. Deep punctures, nerve damage, and injuries requiring surgery raise value significantly over minor bites.
2. Scarring and disfigurement. Permanent scars, especially on the face or hands, are compensated as their own category of damages.
3. Where the bite happened. Outside the owner's enclosure triggers strict liability. Inside the owner's property shifts you into the harder "one-bite rule."
4. Medical treatment and documentation. Prompt care, follow-through, and records that tie your injuries to the attack all strengthen the claim.
5. Lost income and long-term impact. Missed work, reduced earning capacity, and ongoing therapy all factor into the final number.

Every case is different, and no online calculator can value yours. A free consultation can. Call us today.

08/03/2026

The first 24 hours after a dog bite in Rhode Island matter more than most people think. Here's what to do:

1. Get medical care immediately. Even a small puncture can lead to serious infection. Treatment also creates the first record tying your injury to the attack.
2. Report the bite. Notify local animal control or the health department. Rhode Island requires reporting, and the dog may need to be quarantined for rabies observation.
3. Identify the owner and the dog. Get names, addresses, and any information about the animal.
4. Photograph everything. Your injuries, torn clothing, the location, and the dog if you safely can.
5. Get witness contact info. Anyone who saw the attack can help establish where it happened, which decides how liability works.
6. Don't accept a quick cash offer to "cover the ER bill." It's almost never the full value of your claim

Save this. You'll be glad you have it if it ever happens to you or someone you love.

07/31/2026

Myth: "The dog never bit anyone before, so the owner can't be held responsible."

Fact: In Rhode Island, that's often wrong. When a bite happens outside the owner's enclosure, on a public street, a sidewalk, or a neighbor's yard, the owner is strictly liable under R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-16. Prior aggression is irrelevant. You don't have to prove the owner did anything wrong. The bite itself is enough.

The "first bite is free" idea only comes into play when the bite happens inside the owner's own enclosed property. Outside it, the law is on your side from the start.

Bitten outside someone's yard or in public? You may have a stronger claim than you realized. Contact us to find out.

07/29/2026

Then: A generation ago, a dog bite victim in Rhode Island often had to prove the owner "knew" their dog was dangerous. If the dog had never bitten before, the case was tough to win. Owners hid behind the "he's never done that" defense, and victims frequently walked away with nothing.

Now: Rhode Island's strict liability statute changed the math. When a bite happens outside the owner's enclosure, in a public space, on a sidewalk, in your own yard, the owner is liable whether or not the dog had a history. You no longer have to prove the owner should have seen it coming.

What hasn't changed? Insurance companies still fight these claims hard. They question the severity, dispute the scarring, and float provocation defenses. The law is on the victim's side more than ever, but the negotiation is still a fight.

Dealing with a dog bite claim? Get someone in your corner who knows the statute cold.

07/27/2026

"It was just a little bite. And they're a friend, so I'm not going to sue over it."

This instinct costs Rhode Island dog bite victims fair compensation every year.

Here's the part people miss: suing a dog owner almost never means taking money from that person. In most cases, recovery comes from their homeowner's or renter's insurance policy. That coverage exists for exactly this situation.

Your friend or neighbor likely feels awful about what happened and wants to see you made whole. A claim doesn't come out of their pocket, and it doesn't have to damage the relationship. What does hurt is you absorbing surgery bills and lost paychecks to protect an insurance company that was already paid to cover the risk.

Refusing to file doesn't spare your neighbor. It spares their insurer.

Injured and unsure whether you have a claim? Reach out for a free consultation.

07/24/2026

After 30+ years handling injury claims across Rhode Island, we've noticed something about dog bite cases: victims almost always undervalue them.

They focus on the emergency room bill and stop there. But a serious bite is rarely just one bill. Puncture wounds get infected. Deep bites need reconstructive or scar-revision surgery. Facial injuries carry lifelong disfigurement. And the psychological toll, especially for children, can outlast the physical wound by years.

Rhode Island law recognizes all of it. Victims can recover for medical costs, lost wages, future earning loss, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Scarring and disfigurement are their own category of damages, and in severe cases they drive the value of the entire claim.

The insurance company knows this. That's exactly why their first offer rarely reflects it.

Wondering what your dog bite claim is actually worth? Let's talk.

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