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The Eight Common Mistakes of Dog Bite Cases

Avoid the mistakes that many insurance professionals make that can negatively impact the outcome of dog bite cases.

By Ron Berman | Updated on July 11, 2011

Dogs are wonderful companions that we as humans have become very fond of. There are approximately 68 million dogs in the U.S., making pets and pet products a very big business. Living with a dog has been shown to benefit children, adults, and senior citizens both physically and emotionally. At the same time, however, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year more than 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs, resulting in an estimated 800,000 injuries that require medical attention.

The latest numbers available show that dog bites are an increasing problem for carriers. According to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), claims related to dog bites cost the insurance industry $317 million in 2005 and $356.2 million in 2007, a significant increase.

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