We’ve spent decades using social media sites to share every little thing that happens in our lives. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that until it comes to your personal injury case. Sharing details about your injury or the case itself can have serious consequences in the real world. Here are the dos and don’ts of social media use if you’ve been injured.
Why do you need to watch what you do on social media? If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault and are suing the other party for damages, anything you post online may be used to discredit your claims.
For instance, let’s say a friend has a birthday party at a local state park known for its kayaking. You go but do nothing other than sit at a picnic table the entire time. However, you post a picture of yourself with the park’s sign, which includes a depiction of a kayaker on a river. That single image could be used as evidence that not only are you not injured, but you feel well enough to go kayaking.
This is just one example of how an innocent social media post could be used to derail your entire case. The best option is to limit your use of these sites until after your case wraps up. Your attorney should give you explicit instructions. Make sure to follow them.
And if you’ve been injured in an accident that was not your fault, make sure you have experienced legal representation. Contact Grewer Law to discuss your case today.
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