08/19/2026
In 2025, there were 28,450 dog bite claims nationwide, totaling aggregate damages of over $1.86 billion, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
For most homeowners (and renters), a standard policy generally covers any legal liability that may result from their dog biting or harming another individual. Learn more about this from the article below.
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?