Are dog bites covered by homeowners insurance in Florida?

Answer:

Largely, no, dog and/or other animal attacks are not covered under Florida homeowners policies. Typically, in the state of Florida, you will find homeowners insurance policies that exclude each and every possible animal, breed, and attack or injury caused by an animal. It’s imperative that you talk with your insurance agent to make sure that your dog is covered.

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It depends. Typically, in the state of Florida, you will find homeowners insurance policies that exclude various breeds of dog. It’s imperative that you talk with your insurance agent to make sure that your dog is covered.

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Christina A. Goldberg, Esq.

Christina, affectionately “Christy” among staff and clients, takes sides with a passion. She focuses her practice primarily upon Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, which encompasses, but is not limited to, car crashes, slip/trip-and-fall accidents, motorcycle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, homeowner negligence and other negligent injury claims.

Christina also handles Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Litigation on behalf of medical practitioners and facilities who have been unfairly denied payment by insurance carriers.