Ottawa County, Michigan has just passed a new law requiring dog owners to provide dog bite victims with information following the incident. The information exchanged must give the victim the dog’s and owner’s names, the dog’s age, and its vaccine history. This information must be provided at the time of the dog bite incident.
Dog owners who fail to provide victims with this information will face a 93 day jail sentence and/or a $500 fine. If you leave the scene of your dog bite accident, you may also face an additional misdemeanor resulting in 93 days in jail.
The purpose of the law is to facilitate proper medical treatment after a dog bite injury so that the likelihood of contracting a serious disease from the dog is reduced.
If you have been injured in an attack by a dog, it is important to consult an experienced dog bite attorney at once. Often, injuries sustained in dog bite accidents are very severe and may lead to permanent scarring or disfigurement if not treated properly. You may be entitled to receive compensation for medical expenses and psychological trauma caused by your disfigurement.
If you have a dog bite claim in the Flint, Saginaw, or Lansing, Michigan area, please contact the Law Offices of Jay Trucks & Associates, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
