Michigan Dog Bite Lawyer

Michigan Dog Bite Law -- Gallagher Law Firm

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Michigan law governing dog bites and attacks is contained in MCLA Section 287.351

This statutory provision provides for compensation for persons who have been injured by a dog bite.

The text of Michigan's dog bite statute reads as follows:

Act 73 of 1939

287.351 Person bitten by dog; liability of owner.

Sec. 1.

(1) If a dog bites a person, without provocation while the person is on public property, or lawfully on private property, including the property of the owner of the dog, the owner of the dog shall be liable for any damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness.

(2) A person is lawfully on the private property of the owner of the dog within the meaning of this act if the person is on the owner's property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him or her by the laws of this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or if the person is on the owner's property as an invitee or licensee of the person lawfully in possession of the property unless said person has gained lawful entry upon the premises for the purpose of an unlawful or criminal act.

History: 1939, Act 73, Imd. Eff. May 4, 1939 ;--CL 1948, 287.351 ;--Am. 1988, Act 142, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989 .
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Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if :

* Call 911 if the person has been seriously wounded - For example, if the person is bleeding significantly and it will not stop with the application of simple first aid measures.

Call your doctor or go to a hospital emergency room if:

*The person was bitten by an unknown or wild animal.

*The person has not had a tetanus shot within the past 5 years. (If a person has not had a tetanus shot in 5 years, a tetanus shot is recommended within 24 hours of any skin break.)

*There is swelling, redness, pus draining from the wound, or pain.

* The bite is on the face, neck, or hands.

* The bite is deep or large.

* You aren't sure if the wound needs stitches.

* Report the bite to the local animal control authorities, even if you don't seek professional medical care. This will allow authorities to test the animal and prevent further incidents.

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If you believe that you or your family member has been injured by a dog bite, contact us Toll Free for a free consultation

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Michael J. Gallagher

My firm represents plaintiffs in Wrongful Death and Personal Injury cases in the following areas:

Paralyzing Injuries Birth Trauma

Auto Accidents Cerebral Palsy

Spinal Cord Injury Dog Bites

Machine Injures Slip and Fall Injuries

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