Oakland County’s neighborhoods, parks and trails are full of dogs — and most bites happen at or near a home, often involving a dog the victim knows. Because most Oakland County homeowners and renters carry insurance, many bite victims can be fully compensated without anyone paying out of pocket.
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 Oakland 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 Oakland County
Oakland County Animal Control handles bite reports for much of the county, and some cities have their own animal control officers 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
- Pontiac
- Troy
- Southfield
- Waterford
- Royal Oak
- Farmington Hills
- Novi
- Rochester Hills
- Auburn Hills
- West Bloomfield
- Bloomfield Hills
- Birmingham
- Ferndale
- Madison Heights
- Oak Park
- Clarkston
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.