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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 Novi, there are laws that apply to dog owners. These can be found in the Novi City Ordinances. Specifically, they are as follows:
Sec. 5-3. Dogs running at large.
No person owning or possessing a dog shall cause or permit such dog to run at large within the city.
(Ord. No. 84-108.02, § 4.01, 4-9-84)
Sec. 5-5. Dangerous animals.
(a) No person shall own or posses a dangerous animal within the city.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:
(1) Animals under the control of a law enforcement or military agency;
(2) Animals which are kept for the protection of property, provided that such animals are restrained by a leash or chain, cage, fence or other adequate means, from contact with the public, or with persons who enter the premises with the actual or implied permission of the owner or occupant;
(3) Animals under display or exhibition to the public, provided that:
a. Such animals are restrained by a leash or chain, cage, fence or other adequate means, from contact with the public;
b. The display or exhibition is for a period of not exceeding ten (10) days; and
c. The display or exhibition is conducted in full compliance with the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance.(c) Any dangerous animal which is found off the premises of his owner may be seized by any police officer and immediately turned over to the county department of animal control.
(Ord. No. 84-108.02, § 6.01, 4-9-84; Ord. No. 95-108.03, Pt. I, 5-15-95)
Sec. 5-7. Animal bites.
Anyone having knowledge or reason to believe that any animal in the city has bitten a person shall report within twenty-four (24) hours, so far as is known, the name and address of the owner and circumstances of the animal. Such report concerning bites shall be made to the police department.
(Ord. No. 84-108.02, § 9.01, 4-9-84)
State law references: Dogs attacking or biting persons, MCL 287.286a, 287.288, 287.351; rules for control of rabies and the disposition of nonhuman agents carrying disease, including rabid animals, MCL 333.5111.
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 Novi, you should request the Animal Control report at the following location:
Novi Police Department
45125 W. Ten Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375
248-348-7100
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.
