The dog bite injury lawyers in Michigan at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are proud to announce the release of their new website,  http://www.michigandogbitelawyer.org/.  The specialty website includes information for dog bite injury and attack victims and their families on the legal rights after an animal attack.  Topics include dog bite injury scars and disfigurement, pain and suffering damages, infections and rabies, nerve damage, and death.

The website also explains the Michigan dog bite laws in clear and understandable language, as well as statute of limitations for a dog bite case, the legal process of filing a lawsuit, and answers to frequently asked questions. The Michigan Dog Bite Lawyer website is well organized by topic and category with topics directly related to dog bite injuries and attacks. The website also provides links to other resourceful websites that provide victims with important information regarding remedies and how to protect one from becoming a victim.

In addition, the Michigan Dog Bite Lawyer website will be regularly updated with information on new laws and regulations and important legal rulings in dog bite injury cases.  It will report on important court rulings and decisions throughout the United States and news on recent settlements and jury verdicts will be published frequently.

“We wanted to create a one stop resource for victims of dog bite injury and attack to learn about their legal rights and read other resourceful information about the seriousness of these attacks and resulting injuries.  Statistics show that there are 68 million dogs kept as pets and out of these 68 million dogs, there are 1 million dog bites reported every year, with an estimation that an equal or greater number of bites go unreported every year.  With that number growing, and the internet now a great resource for all people, we determined that our dog bite website was a great way to provide the public with valuable information and resources,” says Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Partner and Attorney.

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.  is a Michigan personal injury law firm that has a top team of attorneys that specialize in dog bite cases, representing clients in lawsuits for dog bite and attack injuries, pain and suffering, rabies and infection, nerve damage, and wrongful death.  The law firm’s Michigan dog bite injury lawyers handle cases for victims of Michigan dog bites and attacks, including children, postal workers, and utility workers.  The Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. attorneys have a tremendous track record of successful verdicts and settlements for their injured clients.  The firm offers free consultations to clients and handles cases on a no win, no fee basis.

If you or a family member have been bitten by a dog in Ann Arbor and suffer injuries, you do have legal rights.  Serious dog bite injuries can include, but not limited to, pain and suffering, disfigurement resulting from scars, infection, bone fracture injury, rabies, nerve damage, as well as psychological damage, In fact, the most common type of dog bite injury to children is being bitten in the face by a dog. These injuries can be quite serious and very traumatic for the child bitten. Victims who suffer injuries from dog attacks may have means for a dog bite lawsuit against the dog owner.

In Ann Arbor, there are laws that apply to dog owners. These can be found in the Ann Arbor City Ordinances. Specifically, the violations are as follows (not all are included):

Sec. 9:47. Violations

The owner of any dog or other animal shall be guilty of a violation of the chapter if:

• The dog is at any time not under reasonable control.
• The animal is vicious.
• The animal has symptoms of rabies or has bitten or been bitten by another animal.
• Showing symptoms of rabies and the owner fails to notify an Animal Control Officer of that fact.
• The owner fails to omply with all the terms of a confinement order.
• A dangerous dog, whenkept out of doors, is not in a pen or kennel sufficient to restrain the dog, and
  is surrounded by a perimeter fence not sharing common fencing with the pen or
  kennel.
• The animal, other than a og, is dangerous and is not kept indoors

It is the dog owner’s responsibility to ensure that his or her dog complies with these ordinances and does not violate them. If you have been bitten by dog in Ann Arbor, if possible, try to gather as much evidence as you can once you or the dog bite victim has received appropriate medical attention. Useful evidence can include:

• The names of the dog and dog owner
• The dog owner’s address
• Addresses and names of people who witnessed the attack
• Photos and descriptions of the place where the attack occurred
• Medical evaluation of the wound by the treating physician

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 an Ann Arbor dog bite lawyer 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 dog bite lawyers and how we can help you, call our office now at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you shortly.

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.

Ann Arbor dog bite injury lawyer offers FREE dog bite and animal attack book to Ann Arbor residents.

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.

Click Here To Receive Your Free Dog Bite Book.

“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.

If you own a dog, you carry the responsiblity 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 Ann Arbor, there are a set of laws that apply to dog owners and they can be found in the Ann Arbor City Ordinances. The Ann Arbor dog bite laws include:

Sec. 9.47. Violations.

The owner of any dog or other animal shall be guilty of a violation of the chapter if:

1. The dog is at any time not under reasonable control;
2. The animal causes a noise nuisance;
3. The animal causes a sanitation nuisance;
4. The dog or dog-owner is in violation of any dog play area regulation
5. The animal is vicious;
6. The dog is at a location other than as specified in a confinement order issued pursuant to this chapter;
7. The animal has symptoms of rabies or has bitten or been bitten by another animal showing symptoms of rabies and the owner fails to notify an Animal Control Officer of that fact;
8. The owner fails to comply with all the terms of a confinement order;
9. A dangerous dog, when kept out of doors, is not in a pen or kennel sufficient to restrain the dog and surrounded by a perimeter fence not sharing common fencing with the pen or kennel;
10. The animal, other than a dog, is dangerous and is not kept indoors;
11. The person is convicted of owning a vicious dog and then acquires another dog within 2 years of the date of the conviction.

The victim of an Ann Arbor dog bite will most likely file a report with either the 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 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

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 Ann Arbor dog bite lawyers immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717.

There was a story in the paper today about four people injured in a Springfield car accident on November 17 in Calhoun County, near Battle Creek. According to the Springfield Department of Public Safety, the four Springfield residents, including an infant, were seriously injured when the female driver of their car turned onto Dickman Road from WyndTree Apartments and was allegedly struck by a car traveling west. The female driver had to be cut from the car. All four residents were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and hope the injured parties have a complete and full recovery from her serious injuries.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook” by clicking on the book link. We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.

The Summer months are a busy time of year for dog bite injuries and the most likely victims are children.  This is true, especially in cities like Ann Arbor, where children are outdoors and parks and riding their bikes and dogs are frequently unleashed and roaming the streets. 

The injuries from dog bites and attacks are often serious and include 44,000 cases of facial injuries each year.  Dog attacks account for approximately one percent of all emergency room visits a year in the United States and the warm months account for a majority of those visits.

Researchers and animal behavioral  specialists offer parents some precautions to prevent dog bites and attacks on children.  These include:

•NEVER leave a baby or young child alone with a pet.
•Start teaching young children to be careful around pets.
•Wait until children are older than 4 years of age before getting a dog.
•Select your family pet carefully and be sure to keep your pet’s vaccinations up-to-date.
•Leave animals alone when they are eating or caring for puppies.
•Keep pets on a leash when in public.
•Avoid sick animals and animals that you don’t know.
•Do not try to separate fighting animals.
•If you are threatened by a dog, remain calm; do not scream or turn and run.
•If you fall or are knocked to the ground, curl into a ball with your hands over your head and neck.

 First and foremost, it is essential to get prompt medical attention after a dog bite.  Many times, the severity of the injury can be minimized with good, competent medical care.  Bites to a child’s face can lead to disfiguring scars and a plastic surgeon can address those issues right away.

Victims of dog bite attacks do have legal rights.  For more information on Michigan dog bite laws and lawsuits, order our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite & Animal Attack Handbook.”  You can also call us at (800) 606-1717 to discuss your case.