Our dog bite lawyers have obtained significant settlements for Ann Arbor dog bite injuries, representing a wide range of clients in these cases, including children, postal workers, and utility workers.

There are several factors that go into determining what a fair settlement is for a dog bite attack victim in Ann Arbor. These include:

• How the dog bite attack occurred
• Where the dog bite attack occurred
• Whether there was any provocation for the bite attack
• Whether the dog owner has insurance coverage for the attack
• The amount of the insurance policy limits for the case
• The type and location of the injuries (arms, face, legs)
• The seriousness of the injuries and the type of medical treatment
• The permanency of the scars and disfigurement
• The age and sex of the victim
• The amount of medical bills related to the dog bite attack

Using the factors listed above, our Ann Arbor dog bite lawyers will evaluate your dog bite injury case and discuss a realistic settlement range. We have obtained significant settlements for Ann Arbor dog bite injuries and attacks. We have listed some of these settlements below.

• $225,000 dog bite injury settlement for a young girl who was bitten in the face by a neighbor’s dog
• $122,000 settlement for woman bitten in the face by a dog
• $62,500 settlement for a woman attacked and bitten by a dog. She suffered physical injuries, including scars and psychological damages due to the dog attack.
• $55,500 dog bite settlement for young girl who suffered a facial scar

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.

It is important that you contact a dog bite lawyer in Ann Arbor as soon as possible after the attack to give you the best chance of winning the highest settlement for your case. To learn more about our award winning Ann Arbor dog bite lawyers and how we can help you get the best settlement for your dog bite injuries, call our office now at (800) 606-1717. We will represent you under our No Fee Promise, meaning you do not pay any legal fees until we win or settle your case.

The Buckfire Law dog bite lawyers in Ann Arbor represent clients injured by dog bites and attacks. These often result in serious injuries and require medical treatment.  The lawyer you choose to represent you in your Ann Arbor dog bite lawsuit must have a detailed knowledge and understanding of these types of injuries suffered by dog bite victims and their treatment.

Victims of dog bite attacks and injuries in Ann Arbor may result in one or more of the following physical injuries: abrasions, lacerations, punctures, tissue loss and avulsion, crush injuries, fractured bones, sprain / strain injuries, scars, and infections such as rabies.

Depending on the circumstances of the dog bite, the injured person may have legal rights to be compensated for his or her injury, including money damages for pain and suffering, scarring, disability, medical bills, and lost wages. The dog owner is usually found to be strictly liable for the damages resulting from the dog bite.

Quite often, the victim of the Ann Arbor attack files a report with either the local police or local Animal Control agency. When a report is filed, it is necessary to obtain report. The dog bite injury lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire routinely obtain these for our clients.

For a report filed with police department in Ann Arbor, you should request the Animal Control report at the following location:

Ann Arbor Police Department
100 N. Fifth Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-994-2875

Dog bite statistics show that there are 68 million dogs kept as pets. Out of these 68 million dogs there are 1 million dog bites reported each year. It is also estimated that an equal or greater number of attacks go unreported every year. Of those who suffer a dog bite injury, 800,000 of those require some level of medical attention.

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.

It is important that you contact a dog bite lawyer in Ann Arbor as soon as possible after the attack to give you the best chance of winning your case. There are also strict time limitations for filing dog bite cases in Michigan. To learn more about our award winning Ann Arbor dog bite lawyers and how we can help you get the best settlement for your injuries, call our office now at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you shortly.

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Our Ann Arbor dog bite lawyer offers Free Michigan Dog Bite book to victims as an insider’s report on dog bite injury and attack cases. “The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite & Animal Attack Handbook,” sells for $14.95 on Amazon but our Ann Arbor dog bite lawyer will send it to you for FREE.

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“The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite & Animal Attack Handbook” explains the Michigan Animal Attack and Dog Bite laws in easy to understand language. The 28 page book reveals:

• Why you need a lawyer when dealing with the insurance company
• How to get the best money settlement for your injuries
• The biggest mistakes that will ruin your case
• Who must pay your medical bills
• Who is responsible for your injuries
• And much more

There are many strategies the insurance companies will use to avoid paying you a fair settlement. Our Free Dog Bite Injury book will explain those strategies along with crucial questions you must ask before you hire a lawyer to ensure you find the best Michigan dog bite injury lawyer for your case. If you or a family member suffers injuries due to a Flint dog bite or dog attack, call us now at(800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Ann Arbor dog bite attorneys about your case. And don’t forget to request your FREE Dog Bite book as a resource on Michigan dog bite injury cases.