Category: Michigan Dog Bite Law

Michigan’s strict liability statute, the one-bite rule, leash laws, and how dog bite liability works in Michigan.

Can You Sue for a Dog Bite That Didn’t Injure You in Michigan?

Bitten by a dog but barely hurt? Whether to pursue a Michigan dog bite case when the injury seems minor – what counts as ‘no injury,’ what hidden damages to check for, and when it’s worth pursuing.

Knocked Down by a Dog in Michigan: Is It Still a Claim?

Not every dog injury is a bite. If a dog knocked you down in Michigan, the law works differently — here’s how non-bite dog injury claims work.

Can a Landlord Be Liable for a Tenant’s Dog Bite in Michigan?

Bitten by a tenant’s dog in Michigan? The dog’s owner is usually liable, but a landlord sometimes can be too. Here’s when, and why it matters.

The Provocation Defense in Michigan Dog Bite Cases: What Counts and What Doesn’t

Insurance companies love to claim you ‘provoked’ the dog. Here’s what Michigan law actually requires for the provocation defense to apply – and why most of what adjusters call provocation isn’t.

Michigan Dog Bite Statistics & Facts (2026)

Current Michigan dog bite statistics — incidence rates, insurance claim data, USPS attack data, demographic patterns, and the Michigan legal framework.

Pit Bull Attacks in Michigan: A Victim’s Guide to Compensation

Attacked by a pit bull in Michigan? Strict liability under MCL 287.351 applies to every breed. Solomon Radner explains your rights and the special issues in pit bull cases.