Social Media And Your Personal Injury Case
Brian O Sutter
Personal Injury
In this modern world, social media is everywhere. It seems like people upload every facet of their lives to Facebook or Twitter, and the days when we all lived in some semblance of privacy are just a distant memory. Social media can make it easier to connect with others, talk to loved ones, plan out your days, and even play games or work. But it can also have a big impact on other aspects of life, including your personal injury lawsuit.
If you've filed a personal injury claim, it's important to understand that social media can have a direct impact on your case and on your potential to receive the kind of compensation that you deserve. While plenty of people are well aware of the fact that people trying to use social media while driving could lead to an accident, what isn't always understood is that even after an accident, social media could still play a role in things.
Negative Impacts Are Commonplace
What many people fail to realize is that social media isn't hidden from the world. Even if your profile is set up to be 'private', there's only so much privacy afforded by social media platforms. In other words, insurance companies could access your page and take a look at your photos, posts, and information.
This can make a big impact on a personal injury claim. For example, if you post an image of you from last year at a dance club, it could be seen by an insurance company who will assume that it's a recent photo. In short, this means that they see your picture and feel as though you're not really injured, but taking advantage of your accident in an attempt to get money.
A picture really can be worth a thousand words - or, in this case, thousands of dollars. Because of this, it is always a good idea to really consider your social media activity carefully before making a single post or video upload. A social media post impacting a personal injury claim is a far more common problem than you might think, and something that needs to be considered carefully.
Getting Help
Obviously, using a bit of common sense when it comes to social media is the first and most important step that you can take during the process of seeking compensation. The best rule of thumb is simply to always assume that someone will see your posts and to use your accounts intelligently. But it's also important to enlist the help of a professional. A good personal injury lawyer in Florida will be able to guide you through the process of seeking compensation.
Our team can help tell you how to use social media properly, give you advice on how to proceed with a claim, and much more. With offices throughout Florida and years of experience in the personal injury world, we're more than capable of providing you with the assistance that you need to get the best possible results from your case.
Contact our team today to get a free consultation and to find out more about what kind of compensation you may be entitled to. It's the first step towards a total recovery, and we're always ready to help.