Social media can have a major impact on the outcome of your personal injury claim. What you post can be used as evidence by insurance companies or defence lawyers. Here is a quick guide on how to protect your case online:
DO’s:
- Set your profiles to private – This does not make your posts completely hidden, but it limits public access.
- Be mindful of what friends tag you in – Ask them not to post or tag you in photos or updates related to your accident or recovery.
- Keep a low online profile – Less activity during your case is often better.
- Tell your lawyer about your social media presence – Transparency helps us protect you from surprises.
- If you can, just be completely inactive or deactivate your social media accounts.
DON’Ts:
- Don’t post about the accident or your injuries – Even casual updates can be used against you.
- Avoid sharing photos of vacations, outings, or physical activities – These can be used to dispute the seriousness of your injuries.
- Don’t delete posts after an accident – This could be seen as tampering with evidence.
- Never discuss settlement offers or legal advice online – Keep all legal conversations confidential.
At JRJ LAW we know how easily social media can complicate a claim. Have questions about protecting your case? Contact us today for a free consultation.