How to File a Dog Bite Claim: A Step-by-Step Guide

Key Takeaways Filing a dog bite claim almost never starts in a courthouse. It starts with a notice letter to the dog owner’s homeowners or renters insurance company. A lawsuit is what happens later, and only if that insurer refuses to pay fairly. Insurers paid $1.86 billion on 28,450 dog-related injury claims in 2025, averaging […]