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Insurance Companies Spend Millions on Dog Bite Claims

by McAleer Law Firm

Most people do not realize how common dog bite injuries really are. The Insurance Information Institute estimated that nearly $479 million in dog bite claims were paid by all insurance companies in 2011, spokeswoman Loretta Worters said. In 2010, it was $413 million. State Farm Insurance, one of the nation’s largest home insurers, paid more than $109 million on about 3,800 dog bite claims nationwide last year.

Not only can a dog bite experience be emotionally traumatic  but the medical bills can be costly. Medical expenses from dog attacks cost the Postal Service just over $1 million last year, officials said.

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