Dog Bite Lawyer

Michigan Dog Bite Lawyer

What should you do if bitten by a dog?

If you are injured, you should receive medical attention.  You should also contact the local animal control agency to report the incident. You should also consider contacting a Michigan dog bite lawyer to determine the next steps.

Obtain copies of the following:

• Medical records
• Any written report to the animal control agency
• Photos of the injury
• Medical and prescription receipts

Liability for Dog Bites:

The laws used to determine dog owner liability for dog bites or attacks include:

• Dog Bite Statute – When the dog has not been provoked, the owner is responsible for the injury.

• One-Bite Rule -  When the owner knew or should have known of the dog’s dangerous propensities, the owner or keeper of the dog may be responsible for the injury.

• Negligence Laws - Common-law Strict Liability – When the owner/keeper/ possessor (temporary caretaker) was careless in handling the dog and had prior knowledge of a propensity to attack, the owner/keeper/ possessor may be liable for the injury.

Please contact a Lansing dog bite attorney at The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC to schedule a free consultation with a dog bite lawyer to discuss your possible claim.

Think you have a case?

Tell us about it, and we will review it and get back to you shortly, or call (517) 432-9000

The information contained in this web site is neither legal advice nor is it intended to be legal advice. The information contained in this web site is general information designed to give the reader a basic understanding of some legal concepts about what we do in these areas.

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