Dog Bite Claims Cost Insurers More than $350 Million in 2007
As a Philadelphia Dog Bite Lawyer I represent individuals involved in dog bite attacks. According to a recent study released by the Insurance Information Institute, dog bite claims accounted for one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claims paid in 2007. The average dog bite claim totaled more than $24,000 and, as a whole, cost the insurance industry more than $350 million.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 4.7 million people per year are victims of a dog bite attack, resulting in an estimated 800,000 injuries that require medical attention. With more than 50 percent of dog bite attacks occurring on the dog owner's property, the insurance industry is crying foul. While the cost of these claims to the insurance industry is astounding, what is equally astounding is the record profits these insurance companies continue to rake in year after year. The insurance industry is not who we should feel bad for. Rather we should feel compassion towards the victims of these dog bite attacks. Most of the dog bite attacks are unprovoked and many cause serious life long injuries or scarring.
As a Philadelphia Dog Bite Lawyer, I fight for every dollar of compensation a dog bite victim deserves. As a person who has been the victim of a dog bite attack in the past, I understand the effects of these attacks on my clients. I was fortunate enough not to have real serious injuries, however, many of my clients are not so lucky. If you or a loved one was the victim of a dog bite attack, contact me for a free consultation.
