Does your homeowners insurance cover dog bites?

Your home insurance may pay for dog bites and the expenses that come with them in a number of situations, including the following:

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If you invite a guest to your house and your dog bites them, your homeowners insurance policy may cover the incident, depending on the liability coverage included in your policy.

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This means if you’re on a neighborhood walk or at the park and your dog bites someone, you may still be covered.

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If you take your dog to your neighbor’s house and it chews up their new furniture, liability coverage may cover the damage.

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If you need to file a claim, either submit a claim online or call your insurer to begin the process. Be prepared to state personal information like your name, date of birth, and policy number.

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Does your homeowners insurance cover dog bites?

Your home insurance may pay for dog bites and the expenses that come with them in a number of situations, including the following:

If you invite a guest to your house and your dog bites them, your homeowners insurance policy may cover the incident, depending on the liability coverage included in your policy.

When your dog bites a guest

This means if you’re on a neighborhood walk or at the park and your dog bites someone, you may still be covered.

When your dog bites someone away from your home

If you take your dog to your neighbor’s house and it chews up their new furniture, liability coverage may cover the damage.

When your dog damages someone else’s property

If you need to file a claim, either submit a claim online or call your insurer to begin the process. Be prepared to state personal information like your name, date of birth, and policy number.

How to file a dog bite claim

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