Posting about your experiences on social media may seem like second nature, even after a major life event, like a car crash or work accident. However, if you’re working with a personal injury attorney, they’ll likely advise you to stay off your profiles. Here are a few ways being online can hurt your chances of getting a successful outcome.

3 Ways Social Media Can Affect Your Case

1. Cast Doubt on Your Physical Condition

Insurance company attorneys are adept at taking innocent information and using it to portray your injuries as less serious than they actually are. For instance, if you’re feeling good enough to take the children to the park, photos from that day can be used as evidence that you’re lying about the injuries.

2. Introduce Discrepancies Into Your Testimony

When talking about the case online, you may make minor mistakes or omissions the insurance company can use against you later. This is especially common in the immediate aftermath of the accident when you’re still confused and disoriented. To avoid accidentally contradicting your testimony, don’t talk about the accident with anyone but your personal injury attorney.

3. Disprove Claims of Emotional Distress

Serious accidents often leave victims with severe emotional distress and trauma, which can have long-lasting psychological consequences. To avoid responsibility for these damages, an insurance company may scour your social media feed for evidence disproving your claims of anxiety, depression, or loss of enjoyment. Even photos of a get-together with friends or joking posts may be used against you, so it’s best to avoid publishing anything at all.

For the best shot at getting a successful outcome of the case, stay off of social media and turn to Burglin & Doxey, PC, in Fairbanks, AK. These legal professionals help clients across the state fight to get fair compensation. Visit their website to learn how they can help, or call (907) 456-4020 to discuss your options with a personal injury attorney.

These articles are for discussion purposes only. Please contact the firm if you’re seeking legal advice.