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posted on June 25, 2008

It’s a 'Dog-Eat-Dog' World: Avoid Being Bitten with a Lawsuit

I.I.I. study shows dog bite claims rising to more than $350 million annually

Man’s best friend is sinking its teeth into homeowners insurance costs. Dog bites now account for one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claims, costing $356.2 million in 2007, up 10.5 percent from the previous year, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).


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