In the wake of a car accident, exercising caution extends to your social media activity. Despite appearing innocuous, your posts could be used against you by insurance companies, potentially jeopardizing your case. This newsletter explores the ramifications of social media presence on your quest for justice, shedding light on how seemingly benign updates can significantly influence the outcome of your claim.

We always caution our clients injured in car accidents that they should not post on social media while their car wreck case is pending. Some may think this advice is unnecessary. I want to explain how in real life the insurance company can use your social media posts against you.

Insurance Company Will Ask for Your Posts if You File a Lawsuit

When we file lawsuits against insurance companies after car wrecks they can ask us for documents from our client. One of the requests we often see is for social media posts about the accident. When they make this request we are required to provide them with any social media posts the client made. If we don’t provide the documents it can negatively affect your case. The post you made may be innocent, but the insurance company will certainly try to twist if for its benefit. Your status update about being in an accident, but you are doing fine can be used by the insurance company to say “Hey, she was never hurt.” Avoid this happening by not posting about your injury.

The Insurance Company Will Check All Your Posts

If your case cannot be resolved without filing a lawsuit, count on the insurance company checking your social media pages. What are they looking for? Anything inconsistent with your claims of injury as a result of accident. If you injured your back, but you have posts playing basketball they will question your honesty. In a recent Georgia case involving the victim of a trucking accident who claimed permanent injuries to her back social media played a role. The lawyers for the insurance company questioned the car accident victim about posts on Facebook and Instagram where she did not appear to be in pain or limited. The jury returned a verdict for damages far less than what her attorney asked for. The pictures showed moments in time when the accident victim was being social, but it had an impact on her damages award.

Reach Out for the Justice You Deserve in Georgia

Our personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping accident victims get fair compensation for their injuries. Whether your injuries are minor or catastrophic, we can help you proceed with your claim. South Atlanta Injury Lawyers is an experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate firm. We can help you every step of the way, so please get in touch to schedule your free case evaluation or contact us at 470-WIN-4YOU.

Vet Connect 2024

On January 20, 2024, South Atlanta Injury Lawyers proudly supported Vet Connect 2024, a vital symposium Clayton County Senior Services coordinated. Dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by Veterans and Senior Veterans in Clayton County, VetConnect has been a beacon of assistance since its inception in 2019.

This gathering reflects our commitment to serving those who have served us, ensuring that Clayton County’s Veterans receive the support and assistance they rightfully deserve.

Take Back The Night

Exciting news! South Atlanta Injury Lawyers have joined forces with the Take Back the Night movement. Following a productive meeting, they’ve strategized the distribution process for potential cases. Stay tuned as we anticipate the positive impact this collaboration will have on our community.