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We often represent clients injured by dog bite and attacks. These often result in serious injuries and require medical treatment. We have obtained significant settlements for clients injured in these dog bite attacks.
Many cities and counties have ordinances regarding dogs and the responsibilities of dog owners. An owner or keeper of a dog who violates of these ordinances can be held liable for damages in a civil lawsuit to a dog bite victim. The ordinances can be used to prove a case in addition to other Michigan dog bite laws.
In Alger County, there are laws that apply to dog owners. These can be found in the Alger County Ordinances. Specifically, they are as follows:
Sec. 6-34. Running at large.
(a) It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog to allow such dog go beyond the premises of the owner unless the dog is held securely on a leash not more than eight feet in length and at all times held by a person over the age of seven years.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person who is the owner of any female dog to permit or allow such female dog to go beyond the premises of such owner when such dog is in heat, except for breeding purposes only, and then only if held securely on a leash not more than eight feet in length and at all times held by a person over the age of 18 years.
(c) A person who violates any of the provisions of this section is responsible for a municipal civil infraction.
(Code 1972, §§ 1.20(22), 9.50)
Sec. 6-35. Fierce and vicious dogs; dogs having, or suspected of having, rabies.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own a fierce or vicious dog. Any dog which has bitten a person or domestic animal without molestation or which, by its actions, gives indication that it is liable to bite any person or domestic animal without molestation shall be deemed vicious.
(Code 1972, § 9.52)
State law references: Dangerous animals, MCL 287.321 et seq.
Quite often, the victim of the attack files a report with either the local police or local Animal Control agency. When a report is filed, it is necessary to obtain report. Our firm routinely obtains these for our clients.
For a report filed with Animal Control in Alger County, you should request the Animal Control report at the following location:
Alger County Animal Control
510 E. Munising Ave.
Munising, MI 49862
906-387-4131
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We will represent you in your Michigan dog bite case 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!
It is important that you contact a Michigan dog bite lawyer as soon as possible after the attack to give you the best chance of winning your case. There are also strict time limits for filing dog bite cases in Michigan. For the best chance to win your case, call our Michigan dog bite attorneys now at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.
