Social media may be a convenient way to share updates about your life with family or friends, especially after an accident in which you’ve been seriously injured. However, when pursuing an injury claim, such content can be misinterpreted and used against you later, even after taking measures to protect your privacy. Below are a few reasons personal injury attorneys urge their clients to stay off these platforms until the case concludes.

How Social Media Can Affect Your Case

1. Content Can Be Taken

While you may believe the privacy settings hide your personal posts and photos, insurance attorneys are adept at gaining access to that content. For instance, they may be able to view posts shared by your contacts whose privacy settings are not as strict. They can make connections using false profiles that allow them to browse private content in victims’ profiles.

2. Photos Can Be Used to Discount Your Injuries

If your pain level isn’t too terrible one day and you decide to take the kids to the zoo, the insurance company may use photos of the outing to show that the injuries aren’t as severe as you claim. Even old photos can be used to discount the extent of the damages, so personal injury attorneys recommend asking your friends not to tag you until the case is resolved.

3. Comments Can Be Used As Admissions of Fault

Statements of remorse or explanations of the accident can be taken out of context and used to show that the other party is not responsible for your injuries. If your private statements to friends and family members differ from your initial report, the insurer may claim that the given version of events is fraudulent.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, seek legal guidance from an experienced professional who will help you collect the necessary compensation. For over 40 years, the distinguished personal injury attorneys at Keith & Associates have provided vital legal support and zealous representation to victims throughout the Chatsworth, GA, area, helping clients navigate the system to achieve justice. To discuss your case and schedule a consultation with a personal injury attorney, visit the website or call their offices at (706) 695-4511 today.