Personal Injury Attorney

Representation in Your Personal Injury Claim

If you have been injured due to the thoughtless actions or negligence of another person, you may be entitled to financial compensation for pain, suffering and loss. At Apex Legal Group PLLC, we help people injured in accidents or suffering from disabilities through workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, consumer protection claims and other personal injury claims.

From our offices in Monroe, MI, Apex Legal Group PLLC assists injured individuals and the families of loved ones lost in fatal accidents throughout Michigan. Contact us to request an initial consultation. We will help you determine if you have a viable case for compensation following your dog bite injury or other serious personal injuries.

With experience handling a wide variety of personal injury cases, we have the knowledge and skill to pursue maximum compensation for you.

Handling All Types of Personal Injury Cases

Highly Experienced Working With Insurance Companies

Once a serious injury occurs, the other party’s insurance company will attempt to contact you. It is the job of the insurance representative, also known as insurance adjuster, to minimize your claim and save money for the company. Anything you say or sign, without legal counsel, can jeopardize your financial settlement.

Before making a recorded statement with an insurance adjuster about your car accident or dog bite injuries, before signing anything and before accepting an early settlement offer, talk with one of our personal injury attorneys at a no-risk, no-obligation FREE consultation. We will tell you if you have a viable case and will discuss your legal options with you.

Call (734) 240-5050 to schedule a consultation over the phone or in person. Talk to an experienced attorney regarding a personal injury, workers’ compensation, Social Security disability or any other legal need. Initial phone consultations are always FREE.

Dog Bite Injury Claims

If you have suffered because of a dog attack, the most urgent matter at this time is not to blame the dog breed, the dog owner or even your own actions. The most important thing is to get the best medical care available to:

• Monitor and prevent infection
• Get the wounds repaired so as to reduce scarring as much as possible
• Get surgery as needed to repair bones or tissue
• Receive expert evaluation by plastic surgeons who may recommend reparative procedures for aesthetics now and/or in the future for the best outcome
• Get psychological care to reduce the effects of post-traumatic stress syndrome

A successful injury claim or lawsuit can bring a settlement or verdict to cover current and future medical bills, lost wage replacement and acknowledgment of your pain and suffering. Apex Legal Group PLLC is available to evaluate your case.

Negative Consequences Beyond the Bite Itself

Many people report that children and young women seem to suffer more socially than other population groups from scars and disfigurement after a dog bite injury. Stigma may, in turn, affect their school performance, career path and/or social opportunities. This may be true, but we also realize that men, women and children of all ages suffer from dog bites injuries and deserve fair compensation.

We may not understand all the reasons for the increasing numbers and severity of dog bites, but insurers tell us that costs associated with them are on the increase in our region of the state and elsewhere.

Contact an Accomplished Personal Injury Attorney

If Apex Legal Group PLLC represents you, we will apply laws such as Michigan’s strict liability for dog owners to pursue the most favorable outcome attainable in your case. We pledge to work closely with you as we fight for your right to fair compensation. Nothing can give you back your life before the dog bite but a solid legal claim can put you on the road to recovery.

To schedule a FREE consultation on your dog bite or any personal injury matter, contact us today. Virtual Zoom calls are now available as well as emergency consultations in the hospital or at your home. Our legal experience can work to your advantage in your personal injury claim.

Dog Bite Injury Trends

Dog bite injuries can take a toll on their victims in more ways than one. Physically, financially and emotionally, there is a high price to pay when an individual has suffered a serious dog bite injury. When scars remain on the visible areas of the body (such as the face or forearm), the injured party may experience social stigma as well.

With such serious consequences harming people, many wonder why dog bites have been increasing in recent years. A review of online resources and their sources reporting on dog bite injuries and fatalities uncovers trends such as the following:

• There were 31 dog-bite deaths in the U.S. in 2016.
• The most common dog breeds involved in these fatalities include pit bulls, Rottweilers, Labradors, American bulldogs and Doberman pinchers. Many of the same breeds turn up high on the statistical lists about dog bite injuries that do not result in death.
• There has been a substantial increase (86%) in dog bite-related hospital stays over the past 35 years.
• Emergency room visits for dog bite injuries are four times higher in rural areas than in urban areas.
• Pay-outs for dog bite injuries made up more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claims in 2015, for a total of $570 million.
• People who have suffered serious dog bite injuries universally reported long-lasting emotional trauma.

(Sources of this information are detailed at www.dogsbite.org, which represents a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.)

What Are the Causes Behind Dog Bites?

Is it the dog breed? Or people’s handling of and interactions with dogs?

It is natural for people to blame the very existence of dog breeds known to be dangerous. However, it is also notable that pit bulls, at the top of the list in fatality statistics, are reportedly favored by drug dealers, gang members and people who promote dogfighting as a form of entertainment and revenue. Is the human factor the real culprit when it comes to pit bull-related injuries and deaths?

Some cities have banned pit bulls or imposed serious limitations in who can own them and how they should be kept. However, one large Canadian city, Calgary, Alberta, did not ban them altogether. Rather, the city initiated a campaign to educate dog owners and children while also enforcing dog control laws. Through a continual effort along these lines, reported dog bites in Calgary have dropped dramatically since the 1980s. (Source: The Vancouver Sun)

Contact Us With Your Questions

Important questions arise from a review of such reports. Namely: why are dog bite injuries and costs increasing? How can their occurrence be stopped? How can people who have suffered injuries get the help they need and how can surviving family members in fatal dog bite cases get a sense of justice and closure? The attorneys at Apex Legal Group PLLC are here to help you get answers to your most pressing questions after a dog bite injury.

Our lawyers are prepared to fight for your right to full compensation. Call (734) 240-5050 or fill out our online form to request a call back. Our firm has served Monroe, MI and the surrounding region since 2017.