The Dog Bite Claims Paradox: Why 25.6% More Claims Mean Lower Average Payouts In 2026
Dog bite claims jumped 25.6% in 2025 but average payouts fell. Inside the claim surge vs. payout collapse. 2026 liability data.
Read GuideDog bite claims jumped 25.6% in 2025 but average payouts fell. Inside the claim surge vs. payout collapse. 2026 liability data.
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