Category Archives: Dog Bite
Man’s Best Friend Could Become Their Biggest Liability
Dogs are the most popular animals owned as pets in the United States. That said, “man’s best friend” can create huge exposure for its owner. Did you know many homeowner’s policies exclude dog liability? Every dog owner would be wise to check their insurance policy and discuss this potential exposure with their insurance agent…. Read More »
Help! I’ve Been Bitten By a Dog! Now What?: Steps to Take After a Florida Dog Bite Accident
Statistics published by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimate that 70-80 million dogs are owned in the United States. Unfortunately, with the large number of dogs owned comes a large number of dog bite injuries. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality published a study that found approximately 4.5… Read More »
Liability for Dog Bite Accidents in Florida
The 2015-2016 APPA National Pet Owners Survey reported that 54.4 million American households have at least one dog. Although dogs are considered to be man’s best friend, dog-related injuries are more common than people think. A 2013 ABC News report found “dog attacks cost Florida pet owners more than $7 million a year, and… Read More »
