Protect Your Case.

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, but during a personal injury case, your online activity could significantly impact your case. Insurance companies and defense attorneys often monitor claimants’ social media accounts, looking for evidence so that they can dispute injuries or minimize your potential compensation.

To protect your interests, we recommend following these crucial guidelines:

• Make all social media accounts private and, if necessary, temporarily deactivate accounts that might be problematic
• Decline new friend/follower requests unless you absolutely know who the person is making the request.
• Do not post about your accident, injuries, or recovery
• Ask your friends and family not to post about you, or tag you online
• Never discuss your case or settlement negotiations online

Even seemingly innocent posts like vacation photos, birthdays, family events, even sitting in a park, could be used in ways you never considered and have an impact on your case. Remember, anything you post can and will be used against you during the course of your case.

If you have questions about managing your social media presence during your case, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. We’re here to help you secure the compensation you deserve.