These days, most people who come to an attorney have some kind of social media account, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or others. It is important to let your attorney know which social media sites you are on. Posting on social media can be fraught with danger after an accident. The insurance company and the lawyers for the other side will search social media for postings that help their case. If you’ve made postings about activities and later claim that you can’t do those activities, they will be able to use this information against you. Therefore, it is very important to let your attorney know about any social media sites and get legal advice about how to protect yourself against the opposing side.
Social media can have an effect on both sides of the lawsuit and it is important for all parties to make sure they are conscious of any posts that they may make that could compromise the results of the case. For example, if you claim to be in such severe pain that you can’t move and then post a picture of yourself hiking on Facebook, your case has just imploded on itself. During the course of the case, social media accounts will likely be monitored to maintain the honesty of both sides of the lawsuit.
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