If You've been injured in a dog bite attack, Call The Law Offices of Jason Waechter Specializing in Dog Bite Cases
Dog bite claims in Michigan are down, 151 in 2012 compared to 181 in 2011, according to State Farm reports. However, the same report shows Michigan is in the top ten nationwide for dog bite claims.
State Farm’s top 10 states for dog bite claims in 2012:
- According to The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates, the population of dogs in the U.S. was approximately 70 million at the end of 2011. While this is down from the estimated 72 million in 2006, the number of dog bite's report hasn’t decreased.
- According to Prevent the Bite, a nonprofit organization devoted to dog bite prevention through education, from 2001 to 2011, dog bites were the ninth leading cause of nonfatal unintentional injury to children 5-9 (512,638) and tenth for children 10-14 (412,895).
- According to The Insurance Information Institute, it estimates in 2012 insurers across the country paid almost $490 million in dog bite claim settlements.
State Farm urges caution around all dogs, including family pets. Remember, a responsible dog owner should:
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Michigan Ranks 6th In The Nation For Dog Bite Claims
According to State Farm, Michigan is number 6 in dog bite claims nationwide. According to a CBS news story, State Farm said it paid on 151 dog bite claims in Michigan last year, totaling an estimated $4.6 million. In 2011, claims numbered 181 and the dollar amount added up to $7 million. Dog bite claims are down in Michigan, but still in the top ten nationally. Nationwide, the insurance agency reported 3,670 dog bite claims and paid more than $108 million. California leads the nation in dog bite claims, with nearly three times the amount as Michigan
Attorney Jason Waechter has proven results, obtaining millions of dollars in personal injury compensation for his clients. Our law office specializes in dog bite injury cases.
Call the dog bite law offices right now at 1-800-708-5433 so we can help you get the justice you deserve. It's so easy to find out if we can help you, literally just a phone call away. Calling us is free and the advice is FREE!
We are available for you, in every city in Michigan: No matter what city, village, or township the dog bite and injury happened, we can have our specializing dog bite lawyer help you.
Proven litigator: Mr. Waechter set a county record for a recent $2,000,000 jury verdict. A great trial reputation helps obtain the largest settlements.
Settlements: We settle 97% of all our cases.
Experience: Handling dog bite cases for over 20 years in Michigan.
Free Consultation: We will listen to the facts of your incident and apply the law of your state and local city's ordinances.
Compensation: We work tirelessly to get all of your damages covered: medical bills, lost wages, emotional damages, pain and suffering compensation, future surgical care, restitution for scarring, and more.
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*Notice/disclaimer: The above depends on the facts and laws in your particular jurisdiction. We cannot guarantee a certain result. Jason Waechter is a licensed Michigan attorney who has a relationship and association with lawyers in each state that specialize in handling dog bite injury and fatality cases. Should you need specific advice or should the facts of your situation require investigation or a lawsuit, you will be referred to one of these experienced lawyers or firms. Waechter is proud to have been chosen a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Michigan. Should you be referred to another attorney or law firm there will be a division of fees between our firm and the other firm who is working on the case—our affiliate or associating firm.
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