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You are here: Home / Insurance / OUCH! The pocket book pain of dog bites under Louisiana law.

April 17, 2010 By Lydia J. Alford

OUCH! The pocket book pain of dog bites under Louisiana law.

Louisiana does not have an automatic free first bite law and therefore it is necessary for homeowners to have adequate homeowner’s insurance, even though the risk of a dog bite is low.

Across the United States, people own approximately 78.2 million dogs. It’s likely that the overwhelming majority of these dog owners treat their pets as a member of the family and provide a very comfortable lifestyle for them. But do we create a safe environment for our pets and those that come in contact with them?

Most of us could not imagine our pets biting a family member, neighbor, friend, acquaintance or even a stranger. We would be mortified.  But it happens. And, when it happens, it can be quite expensive for insurers and dog owners alike.

As an avid dog owner, my purpose for this post is not to cast a negative view of dogs, because as you will see, the risk of a dog bite is fairly low. But instead the purpose is to create awareness that Louisiana does not have a free first bite law and to encourage those concerned to verify they have adequate homeowner’s insurance.

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Lydia J. Alford

Lydia J. Alford

Partner at Alford & Alford, LLP
Alford & Alford is a father-daughter law partnership of William C. “Neil” Alford and Lydia J Alford. Over his 43 years of experience, Neil has handled simple and complex, residential and commercial real estate matters. Lydia’s 26 years of experience gives her the ability to offer well-rounded pragmatic solutions to varied civil legal issues.
Lydia J. Alford
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