A tragic shooting incident in northwest Rochester has left a woman in her twenties fighting for her life at Strong Memorial Hospital. According to Captain Greg Bello of the Rochester Police Department, emergency responders were called to a residence on Finch Street around 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 18th, after reports of a shooting.
The victim, who has not been identified by police, sustained at least one gunshot wound to her upper body while inside the residence. She was immediately transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she remains in critical but stable condition. The shooting occurred on Finch Street, a residential road in Rochester's Edgerton neighborhood that intersects with Lexington and Driving Park avenues. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident, and anyone with information is urged to call 911. Read the original news report here.
Common Causes of Shooting Incidents and Violence-Related Injuries
While the investigation into this Rochester incident is ongoing, shooting incidents and violence-related injuries can occur due to various circumstances:
- Inadequate security measures at residential or commercial properties
- Negligent hiring or supervision of security personnel
- Defective locks, lighting, or security systems
- Failure to address known safety hazards or criminal activity
- Improper handling or storage of firearms
- Lack of proper training for security staff or property managers
- Insufficient background checks for tenants or employees
- Failure to maintain safe premises or provide adequate warnings
When violence occurs due to the negligence of property owners, security companies, employers, or other parties who had a duty to maintain safety, victims may be entitled to seek legal compensation for their injuries and losses.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims in Rochester, NY Violence Cases
Victims of shooting incidents and violent crimes in Rochester and throughout New York may have grounds for civil legal action when negligence contributed to their injuries. Successful personal injury cases in these situations often involve demonstrating that a property owner, security company, or other entity failed to provide adequate protection or maintain reasonably safe premises.
Potential liable parties in violence-related injury cases may include property owners or managers, security companies, employers, apartment complexes, businesses, or municipalities that failed in their duty to provide adequate safety measures. Compensation in these cases can cover extensive medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and in tragic fatal cases, wrongful death damages for surviving family members. Each case is unique, and liability depends on the specific circumstances and evidence available.
Damages and Compensation in Violence-Related Injury Cases
Victims of shooting incidents and violent crimes may be entitled to several types of compensation:
Economic Damages include current and future medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and other financial losses directly related to the injury.
Non-Economic Damages cover pain and suffering, emotional trauma, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent disfigurement or disability. These damages recognize the profound impact violence can have on a victim's quality of life.
Future Losses may include ongoing medical care, therapy, assistive devices, and long-term care needs, especially important in cases involving serious gunshot wounds that require extensive recovery.
Compensation is calculated based on medical records, expert testimony, employment history, and evidence of how the injuries have affected the victim's life. The purpose of compensation is to help restore what was lost, hold negligent parties accountable, and provide financial security for victims and their families during recovery. Contact our experienced legal team to learn more about your rights and options.
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The attorneys at Porter Law Group have decades of experience representing victims of violent crimes and their families throughout New York State. We understand the unique challenges faced by shooting victims and have successfully obtained significant settlements and verdicts in premises liability and negligent security cases. Our state-wide firm combines extensive legal resources with personalized, compassionate representation.
Our seasoned trial lawyers have the knowledge and determination to take on insurance companies, property owners, and security companies that try to avoid responsibility for preventable violence. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless we secure compensation for you. When your life has been forever changed by violence, you need attorneys who will fight tirelessly for the justice and compensation you deserve.
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