Detroit Dog
Bite Lawyer

In Detroit, all dog owners are responsible for any damages caused by their dogs. If a dog bites a person, and that dog was not provoked in any way by the victim, the owner should be responsible for any incurred losses, such as medical bills and emotional damage. This applies to any situation in which the dog is on public property and any time the victim is on private property lawfully. This includes the dog owner’s home.

There is no law that says that owners get a free pass. Though some states have “one free bite” laws, this is not the case in Michigan. That means that even if the owner had no idea the dog was vicious and the dog had never acted like this before, they are still responsible.

We work with clients who have faced dog bites in all types of accidents, including:

• In city parks and public property locations
• In retail locations and other commercially owned properties
• At dog parks themselves
• In residential homes
• On sidewalks

A dog may come running out of a home and bite a person standing on their own property. Or, you may visit a home to deliver mail or to speak to the owner without invitation, and the dog may bite you. Unless there is a posted no trespassing sign, you may have a claim.

Dog bite injuries are often very numerous and can involve a variety of complications for victims. Some of the most serious injuries include:

• Lacerations and puncture wounds
• Amputations
• Traumatic brain injuries if a person hits their head falling to the ground
• Disfigurement due to scars
• Infections due to injuries
• Emotional trauma

The complexity of these types of personal injury cases makes them critical to pursue with the help of a trusted attorney. With our experience, you can depend on TopDog Personal Injury Lawyers to help you through this legal process with confidence.