Jay Trucks and Associates Legal Blog

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Dogs can truly be our "best friends." But when dogs become aggressive, they can cause serious personal injury to their victims.

Injuries from dog bites range from relatively simply scratches, bruises and scrapes to severe muscle/ligament tearing, broken bones, infection, puncture wounds and even the necessary amputation of a limb. Wrongful death can even be a result of a dog attack.

Dog bite injuries most often occur on the property of the dog owner, and that means the property owner can, in many cases, be held accountable for premises liability.

What to Do if You Are Injured by a Dog

  • Get medical attention as soon as possible.
  • Get the contact information of the dog's owner and any witnesses.
  • In addition, get the contact information of the owner of the property where the injury happened, if different than the dog's owner.
  • Ask the dog's owner for rabies vaccination documents.
  • File a report with the local police department.
  • Photograph your dog bite injuries and torn clothing.


Another important step is to contact an experienced dog bite injury lawyer, who can review your case and offer sound advice when you need it most.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a dog and you live in the Michigan communities of Flint, Saginaw, Traverse City or Lansing, please contact the Michigan dog bite lawyers at Jay Trucks & Associates, PC at 1-800-762-8623.

posted by Erica at 12:29 PM

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