December 12, 2025
Michigan's dog bite statute is one of the most victim-friendly in the country.
Under MCL 287.351, dog owners are strictly liable if their dog bites a person, provided the victim was lawfully on the property and didn't provoke the dog.
Most dog bite cases are covered under the owner's homeowner's insurance policy, which is actually good news for victims — insurance pays, not the owner personally.
Get immediate medical care, report to animal control, identify the dog and owner, photograph the wound, and call a lawyer before the insurance company reaches you.
Children can't be held to the same standard as adults when it comes to 'provocation.' Bites on children often carry significant value due to scarring and long-term emotional trauma.
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