Many clients have asked the question of whether or not posting things on Facebook can affect a personal injury claim. This is a new element of accident claims. The issue is that your posts to Facebook will become available to defense lawyers and insurance companies. These experienced parties will use information against you and have the resources to do so.
The biggest mistake one can make is to assume that the privacy settings of your account will keep insurance companies away from your information. Never misrepresent your level of activity in the wake of an injury or during a personal injury case. If you lead insurance companies or the defense to believe that you are unable to do certain things, then pictures, postings, or video is released through social media like Facebook revealing that you are indeed able; your claim may suffer. Therefore, our advice is as follows:
If you are in need of representation or have any question, feel free to contact the offices of Ben Glass at (571) 208 – 6910
This information and much more can be found in the pages of our consumer guide, The Five Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim. To get access to a free chapter of this book, please click this link.
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