Dog bite costs surge as claims top 570 million in 2015
A study by the Insurance Information Institute finds dog bites cost homeowners liability insurers over 570 million dollars in 2015, about one third of total payouts. Texas ranks fifth with 688 claims, average payout 30 241 dollars, up 94 percent since 2003.
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Insurance Information Institute
Insurance Industry
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Insurance Council of Texas
Bonnie Beaver
Texas A&m University
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
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Major dog bite breeds by state counts 2015
Breeds most implicated in bites include German shepherd mixed breed pit bull type dogs rottweiler jack russell terrier spaniel collie saint bernard and labrador retriever. Top states California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas report bites totaling 1684 931 880 794 and 688 respectively.
Reducing the chance of a dog bite guidance
The guidance advises consulting a veterinarian or breeder to choose a suitable breed, meeting dogs before adoption, securing the dog when strangers visit, watching for child fears, never leaving infants with dogs, socializing dogs, not disturbing a dog eating or sleeping, cautious exposure to new situations, avoiding strange dogs and eye contact with threatening dogs, and seeking professional help for aggression. Source: Insurance Information
Runoff narrows for Trevisio Sanchez in Cameron County judge race
Voters decide tomorrow between former Brownsville mayor Eddie Trevisio and ex county commissioner Dan Sanchez for Cameron County judge. Endorsements shape the race with city and county officials backing both sides as ideas from rail links to regional planning surface. The outcome promises broad influence over county infrastructure and local governance.
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Cameron County
Brownsville
Eddie Trevisio
Dan Sanchez
Sanchez
Ricardo Longoria Jr
Harlingen
Chris Boswell
South Padre
Knopp
Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg
Democratic Party
Trevisio
Look Twice Save A Life On Harlingen Roads
Harlingen riders warn texting drivers endangering motorcyclists on Rio Grande Valley roadways. David Dawg Delnay, with 42 years and half a million miles riding, says texters force bikers off lanes and shoulders. Trinidad Flores notes biker crashes claim friends since moving eight years ago, urging constant vigilance and extra defensive riding.
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Harlingen
Rio Grande Valley
David “Dawg
Delnay
Trinidad Flores
San Antonio
Erin May
David Deinay
Mad Bear
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