Our Michigan dog bite lawyers handle dog bite injuries and attacks everyday. United States dog bite statistics show there are 68 million dogs kept as pets. Out of these 68 million dogs there are 1 million dog bites reported every year. It is also estimated that an equal or greater number of bites go unreported every year. Some level of medical attention is required for 800,000 of those who suffer a dog bite.

Statistics do prove that certain breeds of dogs are more dangerous than others; however that doesn’t necessarily mean that every dog of that breed is dangerous. Part of a dog’s behavior is their breed but the other half has to do with the dog owner. The most dangerous dog breeds are listed below.

• Pit bulls
• Rottweiler’s
• Husky
• Malamute
• German Shepherd

Between 1982-2007 pit bulls, Rottweiler’s, and wolf-hybrids made up 77% of dog bite cases resulting in bodily harm. Also, it may come as a shock to many, but a chained dog is 2.8 times more likely to bite someone than an unchained dog.

The most common dog bite injuries include:

• Nerve Damage
• Disfigurement resulting from scars
• Pain and suffering
• Bone fracture injury
• Rabies
• Infection

Over 60% of dog bites occur in the home of the owner. 77% of dog bite victims are friends of the dog’s owner, or a member of the owners’ family. Therefore, these victims were familiar with the dog prior to the dog bite attack. Surpassing playground injury, dog bites rank second in causes for childhood injury.

According to Insurance Information Institute, “dog bites accounted for about 25% of all claims on homeowner’s insurance, costing more than $321 million in 2003.” The limits for insurance coverage are different in every case, but most homeowner’s usually have a minimum of $100,000.00 in liability coverage. This means that the insurance company will pay the dog bite victim up to that amount if the injuries are severe enough.

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If you would like more information about your legal rights after a dog bite injury or attack, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite and Animal Attack Handbook” by Michigan dog bite attorney Lawrence J. Buckfire. The book explains the laws on Michigan bites and animal attacks, your legal rights after a bite, and how to get the best money settlement for you injuries. Our book sells for $14.95 on Amazon but Lawrence will send it to you for FREE.

Contact Your Flint Dog Bite Lawyer

Our experienced Michigan dog bite lawyers will hire specialized investigators to document the incident, supplementing any evidence you have been able to collect.  For more information on your legal rights after an accident, call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our Michigan Dog Bite Lawyers about your case.

Our Flint car accident lawyers are reporting a story in the news about a rear-end car accident that took place in Flint.  The accident took place on Sunday, August 22nd, in the afternoon hours.  According to police, a vehicle was speeding down Pierson Road when it rear-ended another vehicle causing that vehicle to hit a parked car on the street and another car to run into a nearby house. Three people were injured due to the accident and taken to the hospital. One of the injured victims was pregnant.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope all three injured victims have a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our Flint auto accident attorney advise victims of their legal rights. The injured individuals can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits. No-Fault benefits will cover their medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. The injured person can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the accident injury victims may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver determined to be at fault in this accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.

Our Flint accident injury lawyers are reporting a Flint car accident that killed Marian McKnight.  The accident took place on Wednesday, August 4th, around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Van Slyke Road and Mark Street. The driver of the other vehicle suffered no injuries.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and my condolensces go out to the family of the deceased victim.

Our Flint auto accident attorneys advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan pedestrian accident, the family members of the deceased victim may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits. This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services.

 Also, the family members of the deceased may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver if police determine was negligent and caused the accident.  At the very least, the family members should contact a lawer to find out their legal rights.

We recently settled a Flint child injury lawsuit for a child who suffered injuries from lead poisoning. Our client was living at a rental property in Flint, Michigan when they received lead poisoning. The rental property was a dust hazard and contained lead based paint. The Flint lawsuit settled for $390,000.

If your child suffers lead poisoning injuries, you should contact our Flint child lead poisoning lawyers immediately to discuss your case. Call our office now at (800) 606-1717.

You should also request our free book, “Little Kids, BIG ACCIDENTS” as a legal resource. Our free book is a parents’ guide to child injury cases in Michigan.

Our Flint car accident lawyer recently settled a claim for a Flint man who suffered back injuries due to an auto accident. Our already had pre-existing lower back pain and was off work for approximately nine months due to the car accident.

A Michigan no-fault insurance claim was made for excess lost wages and was settled for the amount of $37,000.

Victims of auto accidents do have legal rights and should pursue them immediately after the accident. Our Flint car accident lawyers will start working on your case immediately and help you receive all of your no-fault insurance benefits, including lost wages, medical expenses, attendant care services, and other benefits.