Bill Says Michigan Communities Can’t Ban Certain Dog Breeds To Protect Against Attacks A new bill has been passed in Michigan targeting dog breed legislation. Senate Bill 741 is trying to prevent the banning of pit bulls and other breeds some communities have deemed dangerous. Animal groups across the country have spoken out in favor of […]
Want to Spend a Fun Day With Your 4-Legged Pal? Here are 5 Places You Should Check Out Dequindre Cut Greenway The Dequindre Cut Greenway is a 2-mile urban recreational path that runs parallel to St. Aubin Street, between Mack Avenue and Atwater Street, just north of the riverfront. Recently, a half-mile extension of the […]
As I wrote about recently, the Michigan Court of Appeals analyzed an Oakland County dog bite case involving a trespasser. Well the Court of Appeals again analyzed what it means to be a trespasser in a dog bite context. The case is a published decision, meaning Michigan dog bite lawyers like the ones at our […]
Michigan Dog Bite Law – MCL 287.351 Getting attacked by a dog is a very frightening experience. The feeling of fear and helplessness can be terrifying. The Michigan dog bite lawyers at our firm have helped our clients recover from these traumatic and life altering events. Typically, if a dog bite occurs, a person can file […]
Michigan Remains Top Ten State For Dog Bite Claims You may have recently read about the story of a 3-week-old Grand Rapids baby who died after the family dog bit her in the head. Surgery couldn’t save the infant who was left alone in the house with three pit bulls for only five minutes before a caretaker […]
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP CAN LESSEN RISK OF DOG BITES The American Veterinary Medical Association [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][AVMA] says each year, dogs bite more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. – Michigan families are […]
The Michigan House of Representatives is currently considering a bill that would prevent all of the state’s communities from banning specific dog breed through ordinance. It’s an impassioned debate, with concerned residents worried about data that shows pit bulls are responsible for over 80% of dog bite-related deaths. On the other side of the fence […]
Detroit Dog Bite Lawyers An absolutely tragic and horrible dog bite attack occurred in Detroit this afternoon. While a 4 year-old boy and his mother were walking to volunteer at a local school, it appears a group of four pit bulls escaped from a fenced-in yard, grabbed the boy, and pulled him away from his […]
Dog bites and dog attacks are extremely scary and traumatic events. Approaching and handling dogs in a smart, deliberate manner can mean the difference between serious personal injury and walking away unscathed. The Michigan dog bite lawyers at the Lee Steinberg Law Firm bring you 7 ways to avoid a dog bite. 1. Don’t Pet […]
A dog bite or dog attack is a scary event. The dog bite itself is terrifying and the resulting injuries can be permanent, both physically and mentally. Medical bills and lost wages can pile up and sometimes you feel helpless to control the situation. However, you can take control. In Michigan, when a dog bite […]
