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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 Clawson, there are laws that apply to dog owners. These can be found in the Clawson city Ordinances. Specifically, they are as follows:
Sec. 14-3. Keeping of dangerous animals.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain, within the city, any dangerous animal.
(Code 1978, §§ 6-16--6-19)
Sec. 14-4. Disposition of vicious or rabid animals.
The public service aide or other designated authority, or any private individual, may petition the court for an order directing that an animal be destroyed, or otherwise properly disposed of, when any animal, at any time, licensed or unlicensed, has attacked or bitten a person, and shows vicious habits or propensities. The court, in such case, shall cause to be issued a summons and an order to show cause why such animal should not be destroyed or otherwise properly disposed of as a vicious animal. The order to show cause shall specify a date for hearing within five days following its issuance. Upon hearing, if the court shall determine that such animal has rabies, or is a vicious animal constituting a danger to public health and safety, the court may order the animal to be properly disposed of.
(Code 1978, § 6-12(b))
Sec. 14-6. Running at large.
No owner or keeper of any dog, cat or other animal shall permit such animal to run at large within the city at any time.
(Code 1978, § 6-7)
State law references: Animals running at large, MCL 433.51 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 the Police Department in Clawson, you should request the Animal Control report at the following location:
Clawson Police Department
425 N. Main St
Clawson, MI 48017
248-435-5000
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.
