When Can You Sue In Michigan For A Dog Bite Injury?

author by Daniel Buckfire on Sep. 30, 2011

Accident & Injury Animal Bite Accident & Injury  Personal Injury Lawsuit & Dispute  Lawsuit 

Summary: (800) 606-1717 Michigan dog bite attack lawyer discusses dog bite injury cases in Michigan and gives legal advice on dog bite injury related topics.


In 2005, over 60 million dogs were pets in the United States, with 40% of U.S. household owning one. There were more than 4.7 million people bitten by dogs and there were approximately 800,000 injuries that required medical treatment. Victims of dog bite attacks and their family members do have legal rights to sue the negligent owner of the dog.

What Is Considered A Serious Dog Bite Injury?

In order to file a successful Michigan dog bite attack lawsuit one must have sustained a serious injury due to the car accident. Some serious injuries include but are not limited to:

· Fractured and broken bones

· Pain and Suffering

· Disfigurement resulting from scars

· Infection

· Rabies

· Nerve Damage

When Can You Sue For A Dog Bite Injury?

In order to have a dog bite injury case one must be able to prove that the owner of the dog was negligent and that you sustained a serious injury due to the attack. The process for this kind of lawsuit is complex and requires an experienced dog bite attack attorney.

Is There a Time Limit To Sue For A Dog Bite Attack?

There are strict time limitations for filing dog bite attack claims in Michigan. If you miss a deadline, your claim will be lost forever. To avoid these severe consequences, you should contact an attorney immediately to discuss your case.

Michigan Dog Bite Attack Lawyers No Fee Promise

We will represent you in your Michigan dog bite injury case against under our NO FEE PROMISE. This means that you will not be charged any legal fees whatsoever unless we obtain a settlement or recovery for you. You have absolutely no obligation for legal fees unless we win your case. If we do not obtain a settlement for you, you owe us nothing!

Contact Your Michigan Dog Bite Attack Lawyer Today

Individuals interested in suing for a dog bite injury should contact the Michigan dog bite attack firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan dog bite attack lawyers about your case.

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