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Dog Bite Injury Law and How To Claim Injury Compensation

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Every year dog bite injuries create nuisance not only for the victims but also for the dog owners. According to the Insurance Information Institute ( III ), in 2014, more than one-third of all homeowner insurance claims were paid for a dog bite and related injury insurance. The dog bite injury insurance claims exceeded $530 million and the average injury claim settlement amount was $37,214 in 2015. Ohio dog bite statistics show that approximately 800,000 people receive dog bite injuries and require a different level of medical attention. Majority of them being children and the postal workers are the most vulnerable dog bite victims. Child dog bite settlement has seen an increase in recent years. Homeowners, when purchasing an insurance coverage must be realistic about the insurance amount in case they plan to have a dog. As a homeowner, you are advised to have at least $300,000 as a liability portion of your insurance policy. But if you are planning to h...