Warren is Macomb County’s largest city, with dense neighborhoods, busy sidewalks and heavy delivery traffic, which means plenty of everyday contact between people and dogs. When a bite happens, whether from a neighbor’s dog, a loose dog or a dog you know well, Michigan law is on your side.
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 Warren
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 Warren
Report the bite to the Warren Police Department or Macomb County Animal Control, and get medical care right away, since dog bites often become infected. 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
- Center Line
- Sterling Heights
- Roseville
- Eastpointe
- Madison Heights
- Fraser
- Clinton Township
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.