Latest State Farm Insurance Study
Includes Worst States And Cities For Dog Bites Attacks
The recent June, 2011, State Farm Insurance press release provided by the Insurance Information Institute concerning homeowners’ liability insurance payments conclude that in 2010 the most dog bite claims were paid in the following states.
The list of the top states are as follows:
| State |
Claims |
Claims Paid (millions) |
California |
360 |
$11.30 |
Illinois |
317 |
$9.70 |
Ohio |
215 |
$5.70 |
Texas |
202 |
$3.70 |
Michigan |
_06 |
$5.20 |
Pennsylvania |
155 |
$3.90 |
Florida |
146 |
$5.60 |
Minnesota |
139 |
$3.40 |
New York |
118 |
$4.30 |
Indiana |
114 |
$1.80 |
The most hazardous cities for postal workers for dog bites is San Diego, CA, and Columbus, OH. The most recent records show that in San Diego dogs bit 45 postal workers last year, Columbus was also 45 - in Los Angeles it was 44 dog attacks.
As dog bite experts, we know exactly the best time and best manner in which to present for maximum recovery a dog bite claim.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention approximately 185,000 people seek medical assistance each year from dog bites.
Some dog bite tips that will hopefully prevent you from a dog bite are as follows:
1. Never run past a dog. A dogs’ natural instinct is to chase someone who runs after them or past them.
2. If a dog threatens you, do not scream, and avoid eye contact. Back away slowly until the dog is out of sight.
3. Never approach a strange dog, especially one that is tethered or roped.
4. Before you pet a dog, obtain permission from the owner and let the dog see and sniff you first.
5. If you believe a dog is about to attack you, place something between you and the dog like a backpack or a bicycle, a briefcase, bag of food, clothes, etc.
Our law firm are dog bite specialists. Because of our success, we have 18 offices throughout California from San Diego to Santa Rosa. If you or a loved one is involved in a dog bite please call to speak to a specialist at 1-800-718-4658. We are contingency lawyers so there is never any fee unless we first obtain a recovery on your behalf.
Do not hesitate.
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