[00:00:00] Introduction to Peter Agostini
Host Lawrence LeBrocq introduces Pete Agostini. Both are New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorneys, discussing specific niche areas of personal injury law

[00:00:30] Debunking the “One Bite Rule”
Pete explains that unlike some other states, New Jersey does not have a “one bite rule.” Dog owners are subject to strict liability, meaning they are responsible for a bite regardless of the dog’s prior history of viciousness.

[00:01:20] Public vs. Private Property & Trespassing
A breakdown of how liability applies when a bite occurs in a public place versus private property, and how the legal status of the victim (invitee vs. trespasser) affects the case.

[00:28:30] Beyond the Injury: Treating the Individual
The panel discusses why they don’t use a “cookie-cutter” approach to valuations. A neck injury for one person may have a completely different life impact than the same injury for another.

[00:29:15] The Power of Storytelling in Trial
Pete shares a moving example of a firefighter injured and blinded, explaining how the firm uses personal history—like childhood photos—to show a jury exactly what was stolen from the victim.

[00:30:00] Closing: Maximizing Claim Value
Lawrence concludes by emphasizing that GGL’s goal is to maximize value so clients can enjoy their lives despite catastrophic events.