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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 Center Line, there are laws that apply to dog owners. These can be found in the Center Line city Ordinances. Specifically, they are as follows:
Sec. 10-62. Bites; report required.
If any person is bitten by a dog or cat, it shall be the duty of that person, or the owner or custodian of the dog or cat having knowledge of same, to report same to the public safety department within 12 hours thereafter. The owner or custodian of any dog or cat that has become infected with rabies shall have the duty to report the same to the public safety department within 12 hours thereafter.
(Code 1962, § 7-515)
Sec. 10-64. Dogs running at large.
It shall be unlawful for the owner, or any other person having the possession, care, custody or control thereof, to permit any dog to run at large upon the public streets, walks, parks or other public places within the city, unless the dog is attached to a leash of sufficient strength to restrain the dog in such manner as to be kept under the control of the person accompanying it.
(Code 1962, § 7-517)
Sec. 10-66. Vicious dogs.
It shall be unlawful for any person to suffer or permit a vicious, fierce or dangerous dog to go unconfined and unrestrained on such person's premises, or to run at large. A vicious or dangerous dog pursuant to MCL 287.261 et seq., MSA 12.511 et seq., specifically being MCL 287.286a, MSA 12.537, is defined as follows:
(1) Any dog, licensed or unlicensed, running at large unaccompanied by its owner or unleashed while in the company of its owner.
(2) A dog, licensed or unlicensed, which has destroyed property or habitually causes damage by trespassing on the property of a person who is not the owner.
(3) A dog, licensed or unlicensed, which has attacked or bitten a person.
(4) A dog which has shown vicious habits or has molested a person when lawfully on a public highway.
(5) A dog duly licensed and wearing a license tag which has run at large contrary to this act.
(Code 1962, § 7-519)
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 the Police Department in Center Line, you should request the Animal Control report at the following location:
Center Line Police Department
7070 E. Ten Mile Road
Center Line, MI 48015
586-757-2200
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.
