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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 Bay County, there are laws that apply to dog owners. These can be found in the Bay County Ordinances. Specifically, they are as follows:
50.601 Dogs found running at large; impoundment.
Sec. 1. All dogs found running at large and not under the control of their owners may be seized by the Animal Control Officer or any peace officer, impounded and thereafter be sold or disposed of in accordance with Article III of this Ordinance.
(Amended: Ord. of 10-14-92)
50.602 Citation of owners of dogs found running at large.
Sec. 2. If the Animal Control Officer or other peace officer comes upon a non-vicious or non-dangerous dog running at large whose ownership is known and the owner is available, said officer shall not seize and impound such animal, but rather may cite the owner of such animal to appear in court to answer charges of violation of this Ordinance.
(Amended: Ord. of 10-14-92)
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 Bay County, you should request the Animal Control report at the following location:
Bay County Animal Control
800 Livingston
Bay City, MI 48708
989-894-0129
If you would like more information about your rights after a Dog Bite attack, you can order our FREE book, "The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite and Animal Attack Handbook" by clicking on the book link. We will send it out immediately along with other important information.
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.
