Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Michigan is one of several states that has a specific statute that covers dog bites.

Michigan dog bite laws. In michigan dog bites are covered by mcla 287 351 which says in order to prove that a dog owner is liable under michigan s dog bite law the person who was bitten must show that. Providing for the determination and payment of damages done by dogs to live stock and poultry. Michigan breed specific laws. Many other causes of action are possible in a dog bite case.

Legal authorities animal industry act act no. The michigan dog bite law mcl 287 351 is very specific about which party is liable in a dog bite case. This michigan statute defines dangerous animal which means a dog or other animal that bites or attacks a person or a dog that bites or attacks and causes serious injury or death to another dog while the other dog is on the property or under the control of its owner. See causes of action.

Michigan dog bite laws 101. Michigan s dog bite statute. Partly because of the pain and suffering partly because most people love and trust dogs. The following guidelines should give you a general idea of how the state of michigan treats dog bite incidents as well as the laws related to a dog bite case.

If you suffered a dog bite in michigan you don t have to prove that the dog owner was at fault or was negligent rather you must show the following. The injury was caused by a bite. 1 if a dog bites a person without provocation while the person is on public property or lawfully on private property including the property of the owner of the dog the owner of the dog shall be liable for any damages suffered by the person bitten regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner s knowledge of such viciousness. Through our work we hope to protect both people and pets from future attacks.

339 pa 1939 as amended ferret law act no. Getting bitten by a dog is one of the most traumatic and upsetting things that can happen to a person. Providing for the licensing of dogs. Learn more about breed specific legislation in our bsl faq.

Imposing powers and duties on certain state county city. Michigan compiled laws chapter 287 section 287 351 standard of proof. For a sample brief of the law of michigan pertaining to statutory liability negligence based on the violation of a city leash law and strict liability based on a city ordinance see michigan law brief. Dog bite laws in michigan what you need to know.

Regulating the keeping of dogs and authorizing their destruction in certain cases. Michigan dog bite laws concerning fault liability. However a dangerous animal does not include any of the following. 466 pa 1988 as amended dog law act no.