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The Law Firm of
Specializing in Personal Injury Cases
Email: AskUs@jamesoelliott.com
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Phone: 248-334-1500
Toll Free: 800-755-2636
Fax: 248-334-5940
Address:
43494 S. Woodward
Suite 205
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 |
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Dog Bites
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| Dog bites are a common occurrence
because of the large number of dogs in Michigan and the United States in
general. They are so common that state law has been enacted, commonly
called the Dog Bite Statute, to deal specifically with the problem.
The law provides that if a dog bites an individual and if that individual
was 1) not provoking the dog and 2) legally where they could be, then the
owner of the dog is responsible for the injuries. |
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| Often times it is a friend's,
neighbor's or family member's dog that has bitten someone that either the
dog owner or dog itself is familiar with. When this occurs there
is sometimes concern on the injured individual's part about pursuing a
claim, although there should be no concern for the same. |
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| If a dog owner has home owners
insurance, then he or she generally has coverage to compensate for the
dog bite injuries. Since insurance is for the purpose of compensating
an injured person, the owner of the dog should not hesitate to make a claim. |
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Further, if a dog owner was aware
of their dog's propensity to injure persons then they may be held liable
under a separate cause of action.
Mr. Elliott has represented hundred's of individuals
that have been injured by dogs, from minor to severe physical injuries
and almost without exception it is very difficult to forget the trauma
of being bitten. |
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| If you have been injured and would like to discuss the matter or have
any questions, pertaining to personal injury law, please call Mr. Elliott
at 248-334-1500 or 800-755-2636. |
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