Dog Bites
DOG BITE TRIAL ATTORNEYS — WE HOLD OWNERS ACCOUNTABLE WITH ZERO EXCUSES
When a dog attacks, we don’t negotiate with irresponsible owners; we make them answer for every injury they cause.
Dog bites are violent, shocking, and life-changing, especially when the victim is a child. These attacks leave more than wounds; they leave permanent scars, anxiety, trauma, and long-term medical needs. And while negligent owners try to explain their way out of responsibility, Michigan law is crystal clear:
- The owner is strictly liable.
- No excuses. No warnings needed. No second chances.
At Mumen Barlaskar Law Firm, we represent dog bite victims throughout Hamtramck, Detroit, Dearborn, Warren, and across Michigan.
We pursue these cases aggressively because a preventable attack is not a mistake. It is negligence.
Michigan’s Strict Liability Law — Your Advantage, Their Problem
Under MCL 287.351, a dog owner is legally responsible for a bite if:
- The victim was lawfully on the property, and
- The bite was unprovoked
That’s it.
The owner cannot argue:
We obtain:
- “The dog never bit anyone before.”
- “They startled the dog.”
- “It was just playing.”
- “I didn’t know it was dangerous.”
None of that matters.
Strict liability means they are accountable, period.
We also investigate additional targets, including:
- Landlords who knowingly allowed a dangerous dog
- Property owners who ignored complaints
- Caretakers or dog sitters who failed to restrain aggressive animals
Why Dog Attacks Happen — and Why We Win These Cases
Dog attacks occur because owners fail to follow basic safety:
- Letting dogs roam off-leash
- Weak or broken fencing
- Ignoring leash laws
- Poor supervision of children or guests
- Harboring aggressive or territorial dogs
- Failure to train or socialize the animal
We investigate aggressively, securing:
- Animal control reports
- Veterinary records
- Owner history
- Witness statements
- Photos of the scene
- Surveillance footage
- Medical records
We build the case insurance companies fear, one they can’t deny, minimize, or escape.
Dog Bite Injuries We Aggressively Litigate
Dog attacks cause brutal injuries, including:
- Deep puncture wounds and torn tissue
- Nerve damage
- Permanent facial scars
- Jaw, hand, and arm injuries
- Infection, including cellulitis or rabies concerns
- Broken bones from falling during the attack
- PTSD, anxiety, and long-term psychological trauma
Children suffer the worst injuries, often to the face, neck, and hands. Many require multiple reconstructive surgeries.
We make sure the settlement reflects every lifelong impact, not just the medical bills.
Compensation We Pursue Relentlessly
Victims may recover:
- Emergency care and hospitalization
- Plastic surgery and scar revision
- Therapy and psychological treatment
- Lost wages and reduced earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Why Families Choose Mumen Barlaskar Law Firm
- We understand strict liability — and we use it aggressively.
- We force insurers to pay fair compensation, not the discounted offers they prefer.
- We give special attention to child victims who need lifelong care.
- You pay nothing unless we win.
FAQs — Dog Bite Lawsuits
No. Michigan’s strict liability law makes the owner responsible automatically.
Irrelevant. The owner is still liable.
We investigate and shut down false provocation claims.
Child cases are more valuable and require long-term planning — we handle them aggressively.
Yes, most dog bite claims are paid by homeowners’ or renters’ insurance.
We investigate, verify, and pursue every available coverage source.
Call for a Free Consultation
If a dog attacked you or your child, don’t accept excuses or apologies.
Accept justice.
Call (313) 893-2500 today.
We’ll hold the owner and their insurer fully accountable.