Dog Bites

Dog attacks are one of the most common liability claims on home owners' insurance policies. A dog is the home owner's responsibility. Half of all dog bite victims are children. Michigan holds the owner of a dog strictly liable for dog bites to a human being that were not provoked, provided that if the incident happened upon the dog owner's property the victim was not a trespasser or there to do something unlawful or criminal.

If you are bitten by a dog:

1. Report the incident as soon as possible to the local animal control and/or police department or any other proper legal authority.
2. We then recommend that you take pictures of the injury, even if you initially do not wish to pursue a claim, because you will have documentation in the event that you later elect to proceed with a claim.
3. Then, call us at 1-888-8TURNER or complete our online form to receive a free case review.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a dog bite, turn to Turner & Turner PC to protect your rights.

Call 1-888-8TURNER or complete our confidential, online form to receive a free case review.