- If you are a victim of a dog bite incident, we may handle your case. Whether your bite resulted in puncture wounds, lacerations, or infections that have healed, or if the bite resulted in permanent scarring; the owner of the dog may be responsible for your injuries. Typically, recovery for these injuries comes down to available insurance coverage. If the dog owner has homeowners or renters insurance, the insurance company will likely be required to cover the loss.
- Michigan is a strict liability state which holds the owner or possessor of the dog liable for a dog bite if the victim was lawfully on private property and the victim did not provoke the dog.
- Under Michigan Law, a dog must be on a leash in public places. If a dog leaves its owner’s property and attacks on a neighboring property or other place, it is a violation of Michigan’s leash laws.
- What to do if you were bit by a dog? Get medical attention immediately, as you do not know if the dog has been treated for any diseases. Next, contact animal control or the police to file a written report. Then, take photographs to document your injuries as soon as possible, and continue to take photographs to track the wound’s healing process. Finally, contact our attorneys immediately so that we can investigate insurance coverage for your incident.
- Statute of Limitations: In Michigan, a victim has three years from the date of the bite to file a lawsuit against the owner or possessor of the dog.