Michigan Dog Bite Attorney
Serving Ferndale, Warren, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, Troy, Sterling Heights, and the Surrounding Areas in Oakland and Wayne Counties, Michigan
Throughout the U.S., dogs are generally known as “man’s best friend.” But, it is important to remember that dogs are still animals, and animals have instincts. Certain breeds of dogs in particular may display a propensity to attack, even when unprovoked. If you, your child or another family member has been injured by a dog, it is important to talk to an attorney and discuss your legal options. You may be able to file a claim to recover financial compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and anguish, and possibly more.
At Freedman & Freedman, we represent dog bite victims throughout Detroit, Troy, Southfield, Rochester Hills and the surrounding areas in Michigan. We are happy to offer a free initial consultation with an experienced Michigan dog bite lawyer, giving you the opportunity to learn more about what you can do to maximize your potential for financial damages as well as the amount of compensation you receive.
Lawyers for Dog Bite & Animal Attack Victims in Michigan
Being the victim of a dog bite or any type of animal attack is not only frightening, but it leaves a victim at risk of facing permanent scarring or disfigurement. Depending upon the size of the dog and the size, weight and strength of the victim, a dog can cause serious injuries or even death. Unfortunately, almost half of all dog bite victims are children. Because of their small stature, children are more likely to sustain injury to the face, head or neck. Treatment for any dog bite injury may be very expensive. This is one of the main reasons it is so crucial to talk to a lawyer about your case and recovering compensation.
About Michigan Dog Bite Law
In Michigan the dog owner will be held strictly liable for any injuries that another person sustains due to his or her dog's attack, if the victim was on public property or was lawfully on private property. Even if the dog had no previous aggresive behavior or had never attacked before, the dog owner will still be held liable. This differs from the few states which follow the "one bite rule" that essentially does not hold the dog owner strictly liable if the dog has never attacked or shown aggressive behavior before.
There are certain situations where the dog owner may not be held liable, such as if the dog was provoked or if the victim was trespassing on the dog owner's property. In civil lawsuits regarding dog bites, the victim brings a lawsuit against the dog owner. This means that the victim's attorney has the burden of proof. In criminal cases, guilt must be proven beyond a shadow of a doubt. In Detroit dog bite cases, the victim's attorney must prove that it is more than likely that the dog owner should be held liable; that is, that the attack was unprovoked and that the victim was not trespassing or committing a crime at the time of the attack.
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Bringing a dog bite injury claim against a dog owner is not always easy. You may know the owner very well and may even be friends or family. However, you have been injured and you need to pay for medical bills. In most of these cases, homeowner's insurance will cover the damages, and your Michigan dog bite attorney at our firm can handle this sensitive issue with the least amount of disruption. In other cases, the dog owner may try to deny liability altogether. You will then need aggressive legal counsel to prove that you were not trespassing and that you did not provoke the dog - and therefore that the dog's owner should be held liable.
Would you like to work with a Michigan dog bite lawyer who will assert your rights and interests in your case while working to recover the financial compensation you deserve? At Freedman & Freedman we provide the stellar, personalized service that our clients deserve.
Contact a Michigan dog bite lawyer at our firm today!