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Dog bite claims cost insurers $497M in 2011, insurance group says But as the New York Times noted , once a dog bite takes place at your home, the insurer could raise the premium or even exclude dog-related injuries from coverage. Some animal cruelty prevention societies report that homeowners have been denied insurance because they
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Charges: Naked man bites dog According to the U.S. Postal Service, December is a peak time for dog bites and dog-related injuries, with children out of school for winter break and mail carriers delivering a higher volume of mail and holiday packages. Nearly 2,700 dog bites occurred between July 1, 2012 and June 30 of
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Vets Join Campaign to Prevent Dog Bites – WVVA TV Bluefield Beckley WV News, Weather and Sports According to the U.S. Postal Service, December is a peak time for dog bites and dog-related injuries, with children out of school for winter break and mail carriers delivering a higher volume of mail and holiday packages. Nearly
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Rabid dog that attacked girl had bitten four others The problem with dog bites You may not know how much damage has been done beneath the skin that you can’t see. This type of injury needs treatment and cleaning by a health care practitioner. According to the MedicineNet article on dog bite treatment, wounds should
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Rabid dog that attacked girl had bitten four others From 2003 to 2012, the value of dog bite claims increased 51%, a rate that far outpaces inflation. The average dog bite claim payout rose from $19,162 in 2003 to $29,752 last year, an increase of 55%. (MORE: Millions on Pet Halloween Costumes? Why We Spend
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Spend time with a dog before buying or adopting it. Use caution when bringing a dog into a household with an infant or toddler. If you decide to bring a dog into your home: Spay/neuter your dog (this often reduces aggressive tendencies). Never leave infants or young children alone with a dog. Dont play aggressive
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Dog bite claims cost insurers $497M in 2011, insurance group says In 2006, more than 31,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a result of being bitten by dogs. Who is most at risk? Children: Among children, the rate of dog biterelated injuries is highest for those ages 5 to 9 years, and children are more
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The basics of Washington dog bite law I would also like to trace a couple who were behind the victim when this incident happened. I believe they could have witnessed what happened and have information which will help with our enquiry. The owner of the dog is described as white, in his late 40s to
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Dog bites usually are washed with salt water solutions Many people bitten by dogs show up the the emergency department or doctor’s office. A physical exam will help decide whether any deep structures like muscle, tendon, nerve, or bone have been damaged. In many cases, the doctor numbs the wound and explores it to see
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Rabid dog that attacked girl had bitten four others John, USA TODAY 6:53 p.m. EDT May 16, 2013 Dog bite claims were down by 2.1% in 2012 from 2011, State Farm reports (Photo: Thinkstock) Dog bite claims were down by 2.1% in 2012 from 2011, State Farm reports The U.S. Postal Service reported 5,879 bites
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