Contributed by Rosie Cisneros
Did you know that dogs bite nearly 2 percent of the U.S. population each year? That’s more than 4.7 million people, one out of every six of which are injured seriously enough to require medical attention.
According to State Farm insurance, dog attack victims in the U.S. receive over $1 billion in monetary compensation every year. The company also states that one out of every three homeowners insurance claims involves a dog bite.
Lawsuits tend to go hand-in-hand with dog bites. While many carriers cover dog bites, many claims are turned down because the policies discriminate against specific dog breeds. Unfortunately, if your dog is one of those breeds, you’ll end up being liable for any medical bills as well as pain and suffering damages.
Don’t let a nip from your pup take a nip out of you!
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