The use of Social Media has caused many issues in the legal realm:
Social Media was introduced to the world wide web in 1996
Today, social media has managed to infiltrate half of the 7.7 billion people globally. Social network platforms almost tripled their total user base. In the last decade, from 970 million in 2010 to 4.48 billion in July 2021. Facebook is the leading social network, with 2.9 billion monthly active users, followed by YouTube (2.3 billion), WhatsApp (2 billion), FB Messenger (1.3 billion), and WeChat (1.2 billion). However, the use of social media has caused many issues in the legal realm.
It is widespread for people to post real-time events on social media. The posts and events can have a variety of topics. People post about their food or a controversial or hateful article. The problem is when people file claims in court for personal and physical injuries. But still, post pictures of bungee jumping the following week. The posts allow insurance adjusters and their attorneys to use (images, videos, or audio) against you in court. When you are involved in a lawsuit, it is vital to be mindful of social media posts. The power of social media is that it communicates a state of mind. Even though someone is posting a happy picture, it is not true that they are thrilled, but it does express an essential aspect of your experience in life.
Precautions are limitless Social Media Personal Injury.
This can be a bad sign for your case if you post on social media in a way that negates what you claim in court. To avoid such mistakes, you should take immediate precautions and direct control of all your social media accounts. The list of precautions is limitless, but here are some common ways to protect yourself on social media.
(1) Avoid posts about the accident, as these posts are prime targets insurance companies would like to see and use against you.
(2) Avoid mentioning anything about your medical condition, injuries, treatments, recovery process, or feelings about your health.
(3) These types of updates could conflict with the statements a personal injury lawyer presents to the court and hurt your case.
(4) Increase your privacy settings so that individuals you do not know cannot access your personal information.
(5) Perform a Google search of your name to see what insurance companies would know if they did the same. Make any listings you do not want others to see private, or remove them altogether.
In general, if you have a phone, you certainly have one or more social media apps on your phone. Understanding how your posts and everyday life events on social media can affect your legal rights is essential. At Houston Injury Lawyers, we believe in strict management of your cases which involves reading all emails before they are sent to insurance companies.
Reviewing text messages and pulling clients off social media sites so no material can be used against them.
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At Houston Injury Lawyers, PLLC, our firm focuses on representing those who have suffered a personal injury through the recovery process – physical, emotional, and financial recovery from injuries. We help clients tip the balance of justice into their favor through our years of experience and expertise and our vigorous representation of injured clients. Our care and preparation are the keys to our success. The lawyers at Houston Injury Lawyers, PLLC, can help you navigate this issue and answer any questions that you may have. If you want to speak to someone about your situation or for a free consultation, call our office at (713) 366-HURT (4878)—Tip the Balance in Your Favor. Visit us today at www.houinjurylawyers.com.
