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.

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

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:

• Rabies
• Bone fractures
• Infection
• Nerve damage
• Disfigurement resulting from scars
• Pain and suffering

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 own a dog, you carry the responsibility of following the dog bite laws in the city in which you live. Almost every city has a set of laws that apply to dog owners. In Grand Rapids, there are a set of laws that apply to dog owners and they can be found in the Grand Rapids City Ordinances. The Grand Rapids dog bite laws include:

Sec. 9.202. Nuisance, Aggressive or Dangerous Animal.

A person who owns or has custody of a dog shall prevent the dog from engaging in nuisance, aggressive or dangerous behavior.

Sec. 9.205. Exposure to Rabies; Notice.

It shall be the duty of any person owning or harboring a dog which has been attacked or bitten by another dog or other animal showing symptoms of rabies, immediately to notify the Grand Rapids Police Department or County Dog Warden of his or her possession of such dog.

Sec. 9.209. Running at Large Prohibited; Leash or Lead Required; Clean-Up Required.

1. A person who owns or has custody or control of a dog shall prevent the dog from running at large. A person who owns or has custody or control of a dog shall, at any time the dog is off that person’s property, restrain the dog with a lead or leash no greater than six (6) feet in length.
2. A person who owns or has custody or control of an animal shall prevent the animal from defecating on any public or private property other than his or her own or shall immediately collect and properly dispose of all fecal matter deposited by the animal while it is off his or her property.

The victim of a Grand Rapids dog bite will most likely file a report with either the Grand Rapids local police or local Animal Control Agency. When a report is filed, it is necessary to obtain the report. For a report filed with the Police Department in Grand Rapids, you should request the Animal Control report at the following location:

Grand Rapids Police Department, 1 Monroe Ctr. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Serious injuries can be caused from a dog bite or attack. If you or a family member suffer injuries due to a dog attack in Flint, contact one of our experienced Grand Rapids dog bite lawyers immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717.