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Why Do I Need to Care About Whether Claim is Under Dog Bite Statute & Common-Law Negligence?

Dog BitesBy Jon Frank

Ultimately, you will not need to know; that is what you are hiring me to know. It is important though, for you to know that you still have a claim against a dog-sitter, e.g., where the dog-sitter is the one with assets and/or insurance, and the dog owner does not. Maybe you do not want to press a claim against the owner, for whatever reason, but you feel that the dog-sitter is the greater threat.

Another reason for us to be concerned as to how to proceed, is that you are concerned about a potential provocation defense succeeding under the statute, leaving you empty handed. By making a claim under common-law negligence as well, you might well be protected from being tossed out of court by a provocation defense under MCLA §287.351. However, bear in mind that if you are concerned about a provocation defense, you will also need to be concerned about the damages reduction provisions of MCLA §600.2955a and MCLA §600.2959.

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Because I started my career as an insurance defense lawyer, I know the tricks and shenanigans insurance companies pull, in an effort to limit their payouts. I opened my own practice in 2002, mostly focused on auto accident, premises liability and No-Fault claims. With my move to Richmond MI, clients have asked me to help them with other matters, including drunk driving, minor-in-possession, and drivers license restoration matters. Whatever your legal matter involves, "Your Rights Are My Responsibility"

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