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Originally Posted by gerryann
OMG.....you have missed your calling. You should write movies or at least horror novels...YIKES!!!!
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"TAMPA - You'd like to think it would never happen to your dog. But dog attacks on humans happen more often than you think. Hundreds of times a year in Florida, the dog owners end up in court.......
Bishop and Carlo are also in a dispute over Carlo's medical bills, though no civil lawsuit has been filed. The case is one example of hundreds that go through Hillsborough County every year.
One-third of all homeowner's liability insurance claims nationwide are for dog bites, according to the Insurance Information Institute. The average cost of a dog bite claim was $29,752 in 2012.
Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically cover dog bite liability from $100,000 to $300,000. Some insurance companies charge more for owners of breeds that statistically cause more serious bite injuries.
But Morgan says more insurers in Florida are dropping their coverage.......
...In public, Morgan says owners should avoid bringing their dog into potentially dangerous situations, such as restaurants, bars, or interacting with children. That's where many dog attacks start....."
I-Team: Dog bite cases in FL cost owners millions - Story | abcactionnews.com | Tampa Bay News, Weather, Sports, Things To Do | WFTS-TV