Michigan Dog Bite Lawyers

We wrote the book on Michigan dog bite and attack cases. Literally. 

You can request a free copy of our book, "The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite and Animal Attack Book” for free by clicking on the link or from our Library. 

Our Michigan dog bite lawyers represent victims of dog bites and animal attacks in cases throughout Michigan.  We represent a wide range of clients in these cases, including children, postal workers, and utility workers. 

If possible, try to gather as much evidence as you can once you or the dog bite victim has received appropriate medical attention. Useful evidence can include:

    The names of the dog and dog owner

    The dog owner's address

    Addresses and names of people who witnessed the attack

    Photos and descriptions of the place where the attack occurred

    Medical evaluation of the wound by the treating physician

DNA testing and a cast of the dog's mouth may be necessary to prove your case. Do not permit the dog to be destroyed until after testing and casting have been performed. This evidence will help with your dog bite lawsuit.

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There are specific Michigan laws that apply to dog bite cases.  Owners and keepers of dogs in Michigan are strictly liable for dog bites and attacks.  This means that the dog bite victim does not have to prove that the owner was negligent, only that he or she was bitten or attacked by the dog.  There are also strict Michigan leash laws that hold the dog owner liable if their unleashed dog bites or attacks an innocent person. 

Owners of dogs should know important information about their dog and things that they can do to prevent dog bites and attacks.

Dog Bite Injuries

Dog bites and dog attacks, especially when the victim is a child, can cause serious injuries, including:

Pain and suffering

Disfigurement resulting from scars

Infection

Bone fracture injury

Rabies

Nerve damage

In addition to the physical injuries, the consequences of an animal attack can include psychological damage, nightmares, medical expenses for plastic and reconstructive surgery, and lost income. People in certain careers where appearance is critical, such as modeling and acting, can have a promising career cut short due to a dog  attack.

Getting Compensated for Dog Bite Injuries

We have obtained significant settlements for our clients in Michigan dog bite injury cases.  Many times, the dog bite victim is a family member, friend, or neighbor of the owner of the dog and is reluctant to file a claim.  In most circumstances, the settlement is paid by the homeowner’s insurance company for the owner or keeper of the dog.  If the dog is owned or kept by a business, the business insurance company pays the settlements.

Contact an Experienced Animal Attack Lawyer

Of course, an experienced Michigan dog bite law firm such as Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. will hire specialized investigators to document the incident, supplementing any evidence you have been able to collect.

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Contact a Michigan dog bite accident lawyer serving the greater Detroit area, including Southfield, Lansing, and the state of Michigan.

We represent Michigan personal injury clients in Detroit, Southfield, Pontiac, Troy, Warren, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Lansing, East Lansing, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Rochester, Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Birmingham, Ferndale, Flint, Novi, Pontiac, Troy, Saginaw, Sterling Heights, Waterford, Wayne, Dearborn, Westland, Canton, Monroe, Ann Arbor, Mount Clemens, Livonia, Grayling, Grosse Pointe, St. Clair Shores, Brighton, Adrian, Allen Park, Clinton, Hamtramck, Northville, Garden City,  Southgate, Harrison, Holland, Inkster, Allen Park, Belleville, Jackson, Madison Heights, Mount Pleasant, Oak Park, Okemos, Plymouth, Redford, Roseville, Romulus, Taylor,  Wyandotte, Wyoming, Traverse City, Ypsilanti, Bad Axe,  Northern Michigan, as well as residents of Wayne County, Kent County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, Genesee County, Huron County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, Ingham County, Saginaw County, Livingston County, Lenawee County and all other Michigan counties.