From the dense neighborhoods along 8 Mile to the growing communities of northern Macomb, dog bites happen in yards, sidewalks and on delivery routes every week. Michigan law gives bite victims strong rights, and the owner’s homeowner’s or renter’s insurance usually pays.
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 Macomb 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 Macomb County
Macomb County Animal Control handles bite reports for many Macomb County communities, and some cities have their own animal control officers. 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
- Warren
- Sterling Heights
- Clinton Township
- St. Clair Shores
- Shelby Township
- Macomb Township
- Roseville
- Eastpointe
- Mount Clemens
- Chesterfield
- Harrison Township
- Fraser
- Utica
- New Baltimore
- Washington Township
- Center Line
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.