Although the number of claims was up in 2023, the cost per claim declined around 9% and settled at an average of $58,545 per incident. Credit: Beate Wolter/Shutterstock.com Although the number of claims was up in 2023, the cost per claim declined around 9% and settled at an average of $58,545 per incident. Credit: Beate Wolter/Shutterstock.com

Claims costs to settle dog bite and dog-related injuries surpassed $1.1 billion in 2023, which saw a total of 19,062 dog bite and related injury claims, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Insurance Information Institute and State Farm.

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