Dog Bites and Michigan Law

Man’s Best Friend
For thousands of years, dogs have been referred to as “Man’s Best Friend.”  Why?  It’s simple—because dogs are well known for their ability to be loyal, loving, playful, and a great source of companionship for both the young and the old.  Dogs even serve some of the most important roles for humans such [...]

The Michigan Wrongful Death Act, MCL § 600.2922

The Michigan Wrongful Death Act, MCL § 600.2922, copied below, is the legal authority pursuant to which wrongful death claims are brought and handled. Only the Personal Representative of the Estate can bring a wrongful death claim and does so on behalf of the legally allowed “claimants” who have suffered damages:
 1.  Whenever the death of [...]