Average Dog Bite Settlement Amounts (2026)
$69,300 average settlement in 2024, up from $32,100 in 2014. A 10-year analysis of dog bite settlements covering rising costs and state law differences.
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What Is The Average Settlement For Asbestos Claim? (2026)
Asbestos claim settlements: Average $1M-$2M with jury awards reaching $3.4M in 2024. ConsumerShield Research team explains payout factors and trust fund claims.
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Largest Class Action Settlements In U.S. (2026)
The largest U.S. class action settlement is the $206B Big Tobacco case. Our analysis covers other major payouts from BP ($20B) and Volkswagen ($14.7B).
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What States Require Smog Checks? (2026)
In 2026, 28 states mandate smog checks, while 22 do not. This analysis of current emission laws covers vehicle exemptions, costs, and vehicle registration impacts.
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Vehicle Recalls By Manufacturer: Which Has The Most? (2026)
An analysis of vehicle recalls by manufacturer. Covers which companies have the most recalls, 10-year data trends, and total yearly recall statistics.
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How Many Nurses In The U.S.? (October 2026)
5.86 million active U.S. nurses in 2025, a number strained by retirements. An analysis of the nursing shortage trend, its causes, and its impact on healthcare quality.
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How Many Babies Are Born In U.S. Each Year? (2026)
U.S. birth rate analysis: 3.62 million births in 2024 reflect a potential stagnation. ConsumerShield Research team explains the trends and contributing factors.
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U.S. Murder Rate By Year: Trend Chart (2026)
The U.S. murder rate was 5.17 per 100,000 people in 2024. This analysis covers homicide statistics from 1985–2025, including the 1991 peak and recent trends.
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Hate Crimes Against Gay People: Trend Chart (2026)
A statistical analysis of hate crimes against gay people. Covers recent trends showing an increase in cases, factors in reporting, and legal rights for victims.
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Victims of Violent Crime by Gender | Trend Chart (2026)
A statistical report on violent crime victims by gender. Covers male vs. female victimization rates, homicide data, and the legal rights of crime victims.
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Hate Crimes Against White People: Trend Chart (2026)
864 incidents in 2024, a decrease from the 2020-2021 spike. An analysis of hate crime trends against white people since 2010, exploring data and societal context.
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Glyphosate Use in States and Historic U.S. Trends (2026)
Over 276M lbs of glyphosate used in 2014, up from 1.4M in 1974. A 40-year analysis of U.S. usage trends, state data, and related health controversies.
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