Loose and stray dogs are a well-known problem in parts of Detroit, and dog bites happen across Wayne County — in neighborhoods, parks, apartment complexes and on delivery routes. If you or your child was bitten, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, scarring, lost income and emotional harm.
We recently resolved a Michigan dog bite claim for a six-figure settlement in 30 days. (Every case is different, and prior results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.)
Michigan law protects dog bite victims in Detroit & Wayne County
Under Michigan’s dog bite statute, a dog’s owner is generally responsible for a bite if you didn’t provoke the dog and were on public property or lawfully on private property — even if the dog never bit anyone before. Learn how the law works.
Reporting a dog bite in Detroit & Wayne County
In Detroit, bites are reported to Detroit Animal Care and Control. Many other Wayne County communities have their own animal control officers, often through the local police department. The report documents the dog, the owner and what happened, and it becomes important evidence in your claim. See what to do after a dog bite.
Where dog bite cases are filed
Most dog bite claims settle with the owner’s insurance company without a lawsuit. When a lawsuit is needed, claims over $25,000 are generally filed in the county’s circuit court, and smaller claims in the local district court.
Communities we serve
- Detroit
- Dearborn
- Dearborn Heights
- Livonia
- Westland
- Canton
- Taylor
- Southgate
- Wyandotte
- Lincoln Park
- Redford
- Garden City
- Hamtramck
- Inkster
- Romulus
- Grosse Pointe
Dog bite guides
Bitten by a friend’s or relative’s dog? Wondering who pays or what your claim is worth? Was your child bitten? Our guides answer the most common questions.