Our dog bite lawyers in Livingston County represent victims of dog bites and attacks. These vicious attacks often result in serious injuries and require medical treatment.  Under Michigan law, a person injured by an attacking dog does have the legal right to be compensated for the harm and injuries suffered in the attack.

Common injuries from dog bites include lacerations to the face, arms, and legs that required stitches, puncture wounds, broken bones, and nerve damage.  Many times, a person falls during a dog attack or is knocked down by the dog and can suffer serious orthopedic injuries. In addition to the physical injuries, many dog bite victims suffer psychological damages and post-traumatic stress disorder as a direct result of the attack.

The Animal Control Ordinance – Livingston County  sets forth the county dog bite laws. According to Livingston County, any dog, cat, or other animal that bites a person is considered fierce or vicious.  A dog owner whose dog “bites” is in violation of the ordinance. A Michigan civil lawsuit for a dog bite or attack can be pursued and this attack will be used as evidence.

In addition to a violation of a county ordinance, the owner of a dog is strictly liable to another person bitten or attacked by a dog under the Michigan Dog Bite Statute.   This means that a person who owns, harbors, or keeps a dog that attacks or bites another person is deemed liable for the injuries and damages caused by the dog.  There are very few exceptions to this law. (more…)

Our dog bite lawyers in Leelanau County represent victims of dog bites and attacks. These vicious attacks often result in serious injuries and require medical treatment.  Under Michigan law, a person injured by an attacking dog does have the legal right to be compensated for the harm and injuries suffered in the attack.

Common injuries from dog bites include lacerations to the face, arms, and legs that required stitches, puncture wounds, broken bones, and nerve damage.  Many times, a person falls during a dog attack or is knocked down by the dog and can suffer serious orthopedic injuries. In addition to the physical injuries, many dog bite victims suffer psychological damages and post-traumatic stress disorder as a direct result of the attack.

The Animal Control Ordinance – Leelanau County sets forth the county dog bite laws. “Any dog or other animal at any time, licensed or unlicensed, attacks or bites a person.”, is considered a dangerous dog according to Leelanau County. Any dog that is deemed as dangerous is in violation of this ordinance. The violation of an ordinance is considered as evidence if negligence in a Michigan civil lawsuit for a dog bite or attack.

In addition to a violation of a county ordinance, the owner of a dog is strictly liable to another person bitten or attacked by a dog under the Michigan Dog Bite Statute.   This means that a person who owns, harbors, or keeps a dog that attacks or bites another person is deemed liable for the injuries and damages caused by the dog.  There are very few exceptions to this law. (more…)

Our dog bite lawyers in Lapeer County represent victims of dog bites and attacks. These vicious attacks often result in serious injuries and require medical treatment.  Under Michigan law, a person injured by an attacking dog does have the legal right to be compensated for the harm and injuries suffered in the attack.

Common injuries from dog bites include lacerations to the face, arms, and legs that required stitches, puncture wounds, broken bones, and nerve damage.  Many times, a person falls during a dog attack or is knocked down by the dog and can suffer serious orthopedic injuries. In addition to the physical injuries, many dog bite victims suffer psychological damages and post-traumatic stress disorder as a direct result of the attack.

The Animal Control Ordinance – Lapeer County sets forth the county dog bite laws.  A dog owner whose dog ‘bites” is in violation of the ordinance.  A Michigan civil lawsuit can be sought using this violation of ordinance as evidence.

In addition to a violation of a county ordinance, the owner of a dog is strictly liable to another person bitten or attacked by a dog under the Michigan Dog Bite Statute.   This means that a person who owns, harbors, or keeps a dog that attacks or bites another person is deemed liable for the injuries and damages caused by the dog.  There are very few exceptions to this law. (more…)

Our dog bite lawyers in Kent County represent victims of dog bites and attacks. These vicious attacks often result in serious injuries and require medical treatment.  Under Michigan law, a person injured by an attacking dog does have the legal right to be compensated for the harm and injuries suffered in the attack.

Common injuries from dog bites include lacerations to the face, arms, and legs that required stitches, puncture wounds, broken bones, and nerve damage.  Many times, a person falls during a dog attack or is knocked down by the dog and can suffer serious orthopedic injuries. In addition to the physical injuries, many dog bite victims suffer psychological damages and post-traumatic stress disorder as a direct result of the attack.

The Animal Control Ordinance – Kent County sets forth the county dog bite laws.  Kent County labels an animal that bites or otherwise causes serious injury to a person or other animal as dangerous.  The attack or bite is in violation of the ordinance and will be considered evidence in a Michigan civil lawsuit. (more…)

Our dog bite lawyers in Kalamazoo County represent victims of dog bites and attacks. These vicious attacks often result in serious injuries and require medical treatment.  Under Michigan law, a person injured by an attacking dog does have the legal right to be compensated for the harm and injuries suffered in the attack.

Common injuries from dog bites include lacerations to the face, arms, and legs that required stitches, puncture wounds, broken bones, and nerve damage.  Many times, a person falls during a dog attack or is knocked down by the dog and can suffer serious orthopedic injuries. In addition to the physical injuries, many dog bite victims suffer psychological damages and post-traumatic stress disorder as a direct result of the attack.

The Animal Control Ordinance – Kalamazoo County  sets forth the county dog bite laws.  According to Kalamazoo County a dog or other animal kept as a pet which bites a person, animal or livestock, is vicious. An attack or bite by a dog is a violation of this ordinance.  A Michigan civil lawsuit can be sought using this violation of ordinance as evidence.

In addition to a violation of a county ordinance, the owner of a dog is strictly liable to another person bitten or attacked by a dog under the Michigan Dog Bite Statute.   This means that a person who owns, harbors, or keeps a dog that attacks or bites another person is deemed liable for the injuries and damages caused by the dog.  There are very few exceptions to this law. (more…)