Just like people, dogs have their good days and bad days but for the 4.7 million dog bite victims each year, a dog’s bad day can result in serious injury or even death. In 2012, State Farm had 3,670 dog bite claims and paid more than $108 million as a result of dog bites. This is a slight decrease compared to the number of dog bite claims in 2011 (3,750 claims) and a slight decrease in the amount paid as a result of dog bite claims in 2011 ($109 million).
Top 10 States for State Farm Dog Bite Claims in 2012 | ||
State | Number of claims | Claims paid (estimated) |
1. California | 451 | $17.1 million |
2. Illinois | 337 | $9.0 million |
3. Texas | 236 | $4.3 million |
4. Ohio | 235 | $5.0 million |
5. Pennsylvania | 165 | $4.5 million |
6. Michigan | 151 | $4.6 million |
7. Indiana | 148 | $2.7 million |
8. Florida | 123 | $7.1 million |
9. Georgia | 121 | $3.3 million |
10. New York | 116 | $6.4 million |
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