Troy’s neighborhoods, parks and walking paths bring people and dogs together every day. Many bites happen at a neighbor’s or friend’s home. Most Troy homeowners and renters carry insurance that covers dog bites, so a claim usually doesn’t come out of the owner’s 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 Troy
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 Troy
Report the bite to the Troy Police Department or Oakland County Animal Control, and photograph your injuries as they heal. 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
- Troy
- Clawson
- Birmingham
- Rochester Hills
- Madison Heights
- Sterling Heights
- Royal Oak
- Bloomfield Hills
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.