Michigan Dog Bite Lawyer
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010Our Michigan dog bite lawyers get calls every day from innocent people who were viciously attacked by a dog. According to animal behavior experts, the main reasons that dogs bite are:
1. Excitement
When somebody plays with their dog, the dog becomes excited, and since they don’t have hands they use their mouth to grasp things. [...]
Did you know…Some Dog Bite Basics
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Every year more than 4.7 million Americans suffer injury from a dog bite or dog attack, and approximately 800,000 require medical attention. A serious dog bite attack can leave a person with devastating, life-changing injuries. A person who has suffered severe dog bite injuries may need plastic surgery to restore appearance and reduce scarring.
Dog bite [...]
National Dog Bite Prevention Week May 16–22
Friday, May 21st, 2010According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 400,000.00 children seek medical attention for dog bites each year. Soon children will be out of school for summer vacation and many people will be out with their dogs. Dogs are wonderful pets but it’s important to know how to protect yourself in case the [...]
Michigan Dog-Owners Should Protect Themselves from Liability
Monday, October 6th, 2008Due to the alarming frequency of dog attacks, Michigan dog owners are encouraged to protect themselves from liability. Homeowners and renters insurance policies usually cover liability and liability coverage typically ranges from $100,000 – $300,000. If the victim’s claim exceeds that amount, then the dog’s owner will be responsible for the additional damages. [...]
Omaha Approves Dangerous Dog Ordinance
Saturday, October 4th, 2008Omaha, Nebraska passed a law requiring owners to put a muzzle on their pit-bulls and other dogs deemed by the City to be dangerous. The law defines dangerous by the breed of the dog and includes any dog that would bite when unprovoked or would chase people down the streets. However, dogs that [...]
Owning a Dog Can Take a Bite Out of Your Wallet
Friday, October 3rd, 2008Dog owners need to assess their financial liability should their dog attack someone. Single bites could cost tens of thousands of dollars, lawsuits even more, and if the attack is serious, dog owners could even serve jail time to account for their dog’s actions. Moreover, due to the rising costs of dog-bite claims, [...]
130 Pound Pit-Bull Mauls 6 Year-Old Boy
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008A six year-old boy is in serious condition after being mauled by a massive pit-bull last week in Moses Lake, Washington. Authorities say the six year-old was playing in his grandmothers back yard when the 130 pound pit-bull pushed through the fence, chased the boy down and leaped on him, biting his ears, face [...]
California Dog-Bite Victim Receives One-Million Dollar Settlement
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008A California woman recently settled a lawsuit for severe scarring and injuries to her face after being attacked by an American bulldog. On April 6, 2006, the woman was walking her own dog to a bus stop to pick up her children when she was attacked by the bulldog that bit her face and [...]
Landlords can be Held Liable for their Tenants Vicious Dogs in some situations
Thursday, September 25th, 2008There are some circumstances in which a court can hold a landlord responsible for harm caused by a tenant’s dog. Generally, landlord liability rests upon allowing the owner to keep the dog in the rental unit, whereas owner liability is based upon improperly controlling the dog.
Although state laws may differ, when it comes to [...]
Michigan City Considers Tightening the Leash on Pit Bulls and other breeds
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008A woman in Livonia, Michigan has urged the city council to strengthen its dangerous animal laws following an attack by two pit-bulls that left her injured. Livonia is the most recent Metro Detroit city to explore enacting more restrictive laws for ownership of “bully breed” and other dangerous dogs. City governments in Farmington [...]
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