3 Things You Should Never Post on Social Media During a Personal Injury Case
The ubiquity of social media in the modern world makes sharing details of important life events seem perfectly harmless. While this may be true in most cases, the content you share on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram may have a dramatic, negative impact on your personal injury claim if you’ve been hurt in an accident. Below are a few pieces you should never post to social media until your case is concluded.
3 Things to Avoid Posting During a Personal Injury Case
1. Descriptions of the Accident
Even seemingly innocuous statements such as “I crashed my car” or expressions of sympathy for other injured parties can be interpreted as an admission of fault by the insurance company. They may also call your official statement into question if basic descriptions posted to social media differ in any way from your previous testimony, so it’s best to avoid discussing the accident at all.
2. Photos & Other Evidence
While video of the accident and photos of the conditions that caused it can be extremely effective in a personal injury case, those materials should not be shared with anyone but your attorney. Insurance company’s legal teams routinely take this evidence out of context to suggest alternative explanations for your injuries in the hopes of reducing the amount of your settlement.
3. Details of Daily Activities
Images of you enjoying a picnic with your family or video of your child’s game may be interpreted as evidence that you aren’t seriously hurt. Even pictures taken before you were injured can be damaging to your case, so ask friends not to tag you in photos or posts until your case is concluded.
Serving Ozark, Enterprise, and Dothan, AL, Carey & Hamner, P.C. has extensive experience representing the rights of accident victims and standing up for their rights. They pride themselves on being lawyers who care and on giving their clients the dedicated attention these serious matters deserve. Visit their website or call (855) 435-4797 to schedule a consultation with a personal injury attorney, and follow them on Facebook for updates and news.
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