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 […]
A major issue I’ve noticed over the past few years in accepting and litigating Michigan dog bite claims and Michigan dog bite attacks is the lack of homeowner’s insurance by many dog owners. Under Michigan law, a dog owner is statutory liable for a dog bite attack done by their dog. Unless the dog was […]
A recent dog bite incident in Royal Oak, Michigan has caused a small uproar. A Doberman Pinscher named Heidi may soon be put down by the authorities after it bite a Warren man outside a grocery store. The story made it online and now the dog’s plight has gone viral. Apparently, people from as far […]
Is a dog bite case worth pursuing? I get this question a lot. Often somebody who has been injured by a dog bite or dog attack calls our office and asks this question. Usually, the dog bite victim is concerned about the costs of pursuing the claim, how long will it take and the financial […]
