Yes—and Michigan law is actually very clear on this. If a dog bites you and you were lawfully on the property, the owner is typically liable—even if the dog has never bitten anyone before.
That said, these cases can still get complicated. Insurance companies may try to argue provocation or trespassing. We’ve handled these situations before, and our job is to walk you across that bridge—gathering the right evidence and protecting your claim from being minimized or dismissed.