How Social Media Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

Personal injury claims can often hinge on the amount of evidence available to prove your case. With the prevalence of social media, it’s more important than ever for attorneys and their opponents to use all available sources to help build their cases. But what about you, the potential client? What role does social media play in your personal injury claim? And what should you avoid doing in order to protect yourself? In this blog post, we’ll explore how attorneys use social media in personal injury claims and provide expert tips from our law firm on how to maximize the chances of success in your case.

Social Media Investigations

One of the ways attorneys and their opponents use social media during personal injury claims is to investigate the injured party. They may search for posts, photos, comments, or other evidence that could be used to corroborate or refute the claim. For example, a defendant’s attorney may search for pictures of an injured person engaging in activities they claimed were impossible due to their injury–like going on vacation or doing physical sports–in order to prove that their injuries weren’t as serious as they claimed. 

Social Media During Personal Injury Cases

With this in mind, it’s important for potential clients to protect themselves when using social media during a personal injury case. Here are some tips:

• Posting about your accident and any related injuries online, can potentially be used against you as evidence in court.
• Posting pictures of yourself participating in activities you claimed were impossible due to your injury–even if you’re feeling better now may impact your case. Your opponent’s attorney may use these photos to try and disprove your claim for damages.
• Be careful of who you ‘add’ or ‘friend’ on social media sites–you may be opening up your profile to those wanting to investigate you.
• Discussing legal matters or strategy with friends or family on social media platforms–even if your profiles are private may be found by an opponent’s attorney and used against you.

Social media can play an important role in personal injury claims both for attorneys and clients alike, but it’s important for potential clients to understand how it works and how it can make or break their case. 

We Can Help You with Your Personal Injury Case 

Social media has become an indispensable tool for investigating and proving personal injury cases; however, it can also become a liability if not handled properly. By understanding how social media evidence works both for and against them, potential clients will be better equipped to navigate the complexities associated with making a successful personal injury claim. Our experienced personal injury attorneys help clients get maximum compensation while avoiding any potential pitfalls associated with using social media. Contact our Colorado Springs personal injury lawyers at 719-633-2222 to arrange a free consultation.

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