What Is the Average Settlement for a Dog Bite Lawsuit?
May 15,2025
The average cost per dog bite claim has almost doubled, from $32,072 in 2014 to $58,545 in 2023, according to data from the Insurance Information Institute (IIC). However, average amounts don’t mean much when talking about individual cases, as settlements can vary widely from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the circumstances and the injuries involved. Homeowners’ and renters’ insurance pol...
