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Helpful Tips for National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Jim Gearhart Show — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:37:51 +0000

If you are a dog lover or a pet lover in general, this is a very important week to bring awareness to dog owners and those without dogs as well.

Dog Bites Climb In NJ [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:15 +0000

Between four and five million people become dog bite victims each year. In 2012 alone, State Farm experienced 77 dog bite claims in New Jersey and paid out more than $4.7 million.

Dog Bites Are Common, Costly [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:24 +0000

State Farm paid more than $109 million in 2011 as a result of nearly 3,800 dog bite claims nationwide. In New Jersey, State Farm had 68 dog bite claims last year, resulting in over $2 million in payments for injury and damage.