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How Much Is Your Personal Injury Claim Worth?

It can be tough to set a dollar amount on injuries you suffer in an accident. There are so many things to consider: doctor's bills, time lost from work, medical costs for ongoing injuries, pain and suffering, and so on. Insurance companies take all of them into account when deciding how much to offer -- and ultimately pay out -- for a personal injury claim.

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First Steps in Settling Your Injury Claim FAQ
Learn what you must do soon after you are injured in an accident.

Dealing With Insurance Companies FAQ
How to communicate and negotiate with insurance companies after an injury accident.

Does homeowner's insurance cover attacks by neighbors and dogs?

A neighbor's dog came into my yard and attacked our dog. We yelled at him to come get the dog, and he said: "If you touch my dog, I'll kill you." I grabbed his dog and pulled it away; then the neighbor attacked me, causing serious injury. Does his homeowner's insurance cover my injuries? The dog also bit my wife.

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