Illinois Man Receives $300K Settlement From Dog Attack May 15, 2026 By Ezra Amacher An Illinois man who suffered severe injuries to his hand and fingers in a dog attack received a $300,000 settlement,...
Dog Bites Insurer May 16, 2016 By Christopher J. Boggs This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week (certainly a noble cause). To celebrate this “occasion,” the Insurance Information Institute...
Family of Georgia Girl Attacked by Dog Awarded $36 Million January 15, 2015 Prosecutors in DeKalb County, Ga., say the family of a girl who was critically injured in a dog attack has...
Dogs Take Big Bite Out of Liability Insurance May 15, 2014 Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claim dollars paid out in 2013, costing more...
Neither Rain Nor Sleet But Dog Bites: Post Office Workers’ Injury Claims September 27, 2013 The cost of workers’ compensation for the United States Postal Service (USPS) for fiscal year 2012 was $3.7 billion, a...
South Carolina Limits Police Liability for Dog Bites July 22, 2013 By Seanna Adcox A new South Carolina law provides police K-9 units some protection in court. Until last month, the state’s strict liability...
Mississippi City’s Pitbull Ban Faces Court Challenge July 8, 2013 By Holbrook Mohr A pet owner has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a central Mississippi city’s ban on pit bull dogs. The city...
On a Leash: Dog Bite Insurance Claim Trends May 15, 2013 Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claim dollars paid out in 2012, costing more...
Maryland Dog Bite Liability Measure Fails in House April 16, 2013 Lawmakers on the final day of the Maryland General Assembly failed to pass a measure that would change a court...
In N.J. Pet Sitter Lawsuit, Debate Over ‘Independent Contractor’ Status January 2, 2013 A recent court ruling in New Jersey focused on the question of whether a plaintiff who was bitten by a...