Grand Rapids Dog Bite Injuries and Attacks

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.

Dog Bite Laws

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.

Grand Rapids Dog Bite Laws

In Grand Rapids, there are laws that apply to dog owners. These can be found in the Grand Rapids City Ordinances. Specifically, they are as follows:

Sec. 9.202. Nuisance, Aggressive or Dangerous Animal.

A person who owns or has custody of a dog shall prevent the dog from engaging in nuisance, aggressive or dangerous behavior.

(Ord. No. 2003-06, § 1, 1-28-03)

Sec. 9.205. Exposure to Rabies; Notice.

It shall be the duty of any person owning or harboring a dog which has been attacked or bitten by another dog or other animal showing symptoms of rabies, immediately to notify the Police Department or County Dog Warden of his or her possession of such dog.

(Ord. No. 2003-06, § 1, 1-28-03)

Sec. 9.209. Running at Large Prohibited; Leash or Lead Required; Clean-Up Required.

(1) A person who owns or has custody or control of a dog shall prevent the dog from running at large. A person who owns or has custody or control of a dog shall, at any time the dog is off that person's property, restrain the dog with a lead or leash no greater than six (6) feet in length.
(2) A person who owns or has custody or control of an animal shall prevent the animal from defecating on any public or private property other than his or her own or shall immediately collect and properly dispose of all fecal matter deposited by the animal while it is off his or her property.

(Ord. No. 2003-06, § 1, 1-28-03)

Grand Rapids Dog Bite Reports

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 Police Department in Grand Rapids, you should request the Animal Control report at the following location:

Grand Rapids Police Department
1 Monroe Ctr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-3400

Free Dog Bite Book

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.

Our No Fee Promise for Dog Bite Cases

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!

Contact Your Michigan Dog Bite Lawyer

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.

For more information about your rights regarding Michigan dog bites and animal attack, you should request our book "The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite & Animal Attack Handbook," written by Lawrence J. Buckfire. The book sells for $14.95 on Amazon but Lawrence will send it to you for FREE.

To speak with dog bites and attacks attorney and author Lawrence J. Buckfire about your legal rights regarding a Michigan dog bite lawsuit, call him at (800) 606-1717 for a Free, no obligation consultation.

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