Being active on social media can significantly harm your personal injury claims. As social media is now an integral part of our day-to-day lives, it is essential to know the ramifications such open access can have, especially in legal matters.
When you’ve been injured in an accident, it can feel like second nature to post a status, photos of your mangled car or injuries, and periodic updates for your social circles to see. As time and healing progress, you may begin posting about other life events or activities. Void of proper context, these postings can inadvertently send a message of quality of life that may not be accurate. Insurance adjusters are quick to capitalize on these perceptions and will be equally quick to use them as a basis to deny your claim or reduce the potential settlement compensation.
No posts online should be considered private. We recommend that you do not access social media during the course of your claim; however, we understand this may be difficult for some. Do not post about the accident, your injuries, your physical activities, or your legal claim. Follow the simple rule of when in doubt, don’t.
If you’ve been injured in an accident, contact the personal injury attorneys at Doar, Drill & Skow. We are here to help you with your personal injury claims. With over 100 years of combined experience, we are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for your claim.
