If you’ve been in an accident that involved another person or entity and resulted in you filing a personal injury claim or suit, your first inclination may be to post about the incident across your social media channels. While the sympathy and empathy from followers and family members may be flattering, your activity on social media could cost you a winning case and leave you with little or no compensation for your injuries. While we aren’t saying to avoid social media altogether, let’s take a closer look at how discussing your injuries on social media can hamper your case in the long run.
Top 4 Reasons to Lay Low on Social Media After Filing a Personal Injury Suit
The bottom line is that you want maximum compensation for any personal injury claim that you file. Medical bills and the cost of pain and suffering can add up fast, and you don’t want to be the one that has to foot the entire bill. Here’s why it’s always a good idea to remain silent about your pending personal injury case until after you’ve received final compensation.
Insurance Companies Will Monitor Your Account
Insurance companies on the hook for paying out after a personal injury case will always try to pay as little money as possible. So, you can be certain that once a personal injury suit is filed, your social media accounts will be monitored for any information that can help them save money at the end of the day.
Defense Lawyers Use Social Media During Discovery
Aside from insurance companies, the defense lawyers of people involved in your suit will also scour the social network for information to use against you. A defense attorney may create accounts to follow your profiles and get past any privacy settings you may have in place. From there, an attorney could potentially access deleted content as well as personal messages that could harm the resolution of your case.
What You Say Can Harm Your Case
You know the arrest statement “anything you say can and will be held against you?” Well, unfortunately, that also holds extremely true when it comes to social media and personal injury cases. Even if you aren’t trying to slander the other party involved or stir up any dirt on your case, the slightest statement you make could easily be taken out of context or be used against you by insurance companies or attorneys as an accidental admittance of fault.
Photos Can Be Used Against You
A picture paints a thousand words and the last thing you want is the wrong photo to paint you as a liar during your personal injury case. Any photos you or your friends share across social media can be used against you in your case. Lawyers and insurance companies know how long certain injuries take to recover. So, even though it’s nice to recover while surrounded by family and friends. Pictures of you partying during recovery, or taking a lengthy vacation as recovery therapy will definitely be used as evidence that your injuries aren’t that serious and you don’t truly need the compensation you’re asking for.
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Curb the Risk of Oversharing?
Your personal injury lawyer is your main advocate throughout this entire process. They will consistently remain in touch with you and also ensure that nothing you post on social media is detrimental to your case. Through the examination of photos from the accident and related documentation, your personal injury attorney can best coach you on what you can and cannot say about your case. Trust our experience to help you preserve your integrity online and mitigate the risk of your case’s outcome falling out of your favor.
Gain Maximum Compensation for Your Injuries With Genthe Law Firm
If you or a loved one were recently injured in an accident, make sure that you have experienced Dallas personal injury lawyers by your side. The attorneys of Genthe Law Firm specialize in assisting our clients with a wide range of personal injury cases. Reach out to us
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