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Dog Bite Claims Nationwide Increased 2.2 Percent; California, Florida And Pennsylvania Lead Nation In Number of Claims National Dog Bite Prevention Week Is April 8-14 Press Release An analysis of homeowners insurance data by the I.I.I. found that the number of dog bite claims nationwide increased to 18,522 in 2017, compared to 18,122 in 2016 – a 2.2 percent increase. The average cost per claim increased by 11.5 percent. The average cost paid out for dog bite claims was $37,051 in 2017, compared with $33,230 in 2016. Dogs provide millions of people with companionship, happiness and health benefits. But even dogs that are normally docile may bite when they are frightened or when defending their puppies, owners or food. To educate pet owners about how to prevent dog bites The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the United States Postal Service (USPS) and State Farm Insurance are joining together for National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 8 -14). Dog bites … [Read more...]
Homeowners’ liability claim dollars
Dog bites and other dog-related injuries accounted for nearly one third of all homeowners’ liability claim dollars paid out in 2018, costing $675 million, according to the I.I.I. and State Farm, the largest writer of homeowners’ insurance in the United States. An analysis of homeowners’ insurance data by the I.I.I. found: The number of dog bite claims nationwide decreased to 17,297 in 2018, compared to 18,522 in 2017— a 6.6% decrease. The average cost per claim increased by 5.3%. The average cost paid out for dog bite claims was $39,017. in 2018, compared with $37,051 in 2017. In 2018, State Farm paid $123 million for 3,280 dog bite and injury claims. The majority of these bites, are preventable through knowledge and education. Take our online course today! … [Read more...]
By Andrew Caplan Posted Apr 4, 2019 at 8:01 PM Updated Apr 4, 2019 Gainesville FL Alachua County What is unique about this latest few months is the just the incredibly dramatic and tragic nature of some of these reports,” said county spokesman Mark Sexton. A recent string of violent dog attacks in Alachua County has some people feeling a bit uneasy. Most of the attacks were caused by dogs that escaped an owner’s property. At Thursday’s city meeting, commissioners brought up the issue due to concern of what appears to be an increase in deadly attacks. “It’s happening across our city,” Commissioner Harvey Ward said. “It’s not any one neighborhood that it’s coming from, though I will say Northwood Pines has had some very specific problems that tend to go back to the same couple of homes and that’s a concern for me.” Commissioners discussed changes that are ongoing across the street from City Hall at the Alachua County Administration building. The city has contracted the county to … [Read more...]
2018 Dog Bite Fatality: Back-to-Back Dogo Argentino Attacks, One Fatal, Both with Similar Circumstances and Victims
https://blog.dogsbite.org/2018/06/back-to-back-near-fatal-dogo-argentino-attacks.html Police confirm the Huntingtown dog attack victim has died. Jenna Sutphin, 28, was savagely attacked by a Dogo argentino about 7:15 am this morning. She was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition with bite injuries to the back of her head and neck. Earlier today, it was reported that her family was "preparing for the worst." Sutphin and her fiance, Jason Hammer, who is a Prince George's County Correctional Center K-9 handler, breed and sell Dogo argentinos. The attack unfolded in front of the couple's home, which overlooks Route 4. A driver traveling along Route 4 called 911 about 7:00 am after seeing an animal attacking something, reports WTOP. When the trouper arrived at the overgrown area near the highway, the dog was still actively attacking her. The trouper shot the dog causing it to flee. The driver who called in this attack and this trouper will forever live with the memories of … [Read more...]
Dog owner facing charges after dog attacks fifth victim
Watch News Video A dog owner in Penn Township is being criminally charged after his dog attacked a man. The victim, Glen Klink, who has been working on a job site off Murrysville Road, required multiple stitches after being bitten by the German Shepherd – who lives across the street from the job site. Klink said the workers are used to worrying about drivers, but they are now watching their backs for dogs. “I had my back turned to the house, and we unloaded a pipe,” Klink said. “I was backing him up and I just went to reach around to grab a cone, and the dog just jumped right on my arm." Despite wearing “coveralls,” three sweatshirts and multiple hoods, the bite still got through. Klink suffered severe damage to his arm, requiring a couple stitches. Klink told Channel 11 that he is just the latest victim to be attacked by the dog. The dog’s owner, Glenn Mussong, is now facing criminal charges after Klink was the fifth person to be bitten by the dog. Tucker … [Read more...]
Mail carrier attacked by Multiple dogs in Beaver Falls, PA
A local postal worker was injured Tuesday afternoon by a group of three dogs, police said. Beaver Falls Police Chief John DeLuca said the carrier had a “minor” bite and some scrapes and bruises after an encounter with the dogs. DeLuca said the carrier was delivering mail to home on Third Avenue when the animals ran into the street, where the postal worker was bit. The dogs were confined in their yard afterward. DeLuca said charges against the dog owner are pending further investigation. Tad Kelley, a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service, said his office will make a “determination on the street delivery” and any potential changes to the route once investigators have more information. “Thankfully, our employee is going to be OK,” he said. Dog attacks increase in the summer to mail carriers and to the public in general, Kelley said. “We instruct our employees to be constantly aware, be informed and avoid any situation regarding a known loose dog,” he said. “Dogs are … [Read more...]
Utility worker attacked by dogs – Omaha Neb
http://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/utility-worker-attacked-by-dogs OMAHA, NEB (KMTV) - Oct 9, 2017 A utility worker attempting to read a meter at a South Omaha home walked through the gate and was bitten by two dogs. "It’s kind of scary I didn't know there were mean dogs like that right behind me." He was taken to the hospital with injuries to his hands and legs. Neighbors say it's shocking. "I haven't had any issues with the dogs, none whatsoever." Marjorie Brennan lives just two doors down and knows the owner and his two dogs. "The dogs have never been allowed to run free, they are always fenced in.” “They are always on a leash when he walks them, and I have never heard before that they have attacked anybody." The Nebraska Humane Society says the owner will not be cited since the sign is visible on the fence. "He extended that fence when he figured out they could jump it, so that's been there for a very long time." Brennan says walking past the … [Read more...]
Pit Bulls
There are certain topics that should be avoided in casual conversation because they ignite a rash of different emotions. Religion and politics are two topics that usually are avoided and the pit bull breed is fast becoming such a topic. On one hand you have those that will defend the pit bull insisting it is the environment and owners that dictate their behavior. While on the other hand you have those that believe all pit bulls are dangerous and should be banished all together. Pit bulls have a very distinctive muscular build due to their origins of the European Bulldog and eventual breeding with the terrier. The European Bulldog was used for baiting bulls, bears and holding down large animals. When baiting was banned in the 1800’s European Bulldogs were then used in dog fighting, but a more agile dog was desired and thus they were bred with the terrier. Pit bulls are now known for having a very stocky and strong build while being able to maintain extreme athleticism. They currently … [Read more...]
Deputies shoot, kill dog attacking Lakeland meter reader
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-polk/lakeland/deputies-shoot-kill-dog-attacking-lakeland-meter-reader LAKELAND, Fla. Feb 13, 2017 - Polk County deputies shot and killed a dog attacking a city of Lakeland meter reader on Monday morning. At approximately 11:18 a.m., Lakeland Electric employee, Linda Dionne, 59, was at a home located at 941 Fish Hatchery Road when a dog attacked her. She hit the panic button on her radio to call for help, which alerted the Lakeland Police Department communication center. Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and when they arrived, the dog was still mauling Dionne. The deputy was able to get the dog off her, but it started to attack the deputy. The deputy shot and killed the dog. At that time, another dog aggressively approached the deputies and a Lakeland Officer. Shots were fired at the dog and it retreated under the home. "There could have been another way than to kill my children's dog," said Alex … [Read more...]
Polk County FL meter reader attacked by Dogs Lakeland Electric worker
POSTED:FEB 13 2017 01:27PM EST LAKELAND (FOX 13) - A Polk County man was arrested after one of his dogs mauled a Lakeland Electric meter-reader this morning, then turned on a deputy who had arrived to help, the sheriff's office said. Deputies say Linda Dionne was working along Fish Hatchery Road when she activated the emergency button on her radio. When Lakeland Electric and Lakeland police officers could not get a hold of her, deputies responded. The deputy arrived to find the "pit bull-type" dog attacking Dionne on the front porch of a home. He was able to get the dog off the woman, but then had to shoot the dog after it attacked him. Deputies kill dog that attacked Lakeland Electric worker A second dog in the yard "menacingly approached" two deputies and a Lakeland police officer, who fired at the animal, but missed. The dog ran under the house and was later captured. Dionne, 59, was treated at the scene and then taken to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center with … [Read more...]
