Social media has become a diary of sorts for its users. It is more than typical to post your favorite photos of a fun night out, your favorite outfit, and even disastrous incidents in which you were involved. Publicizing your injurious event can, however, affect the turnout of your personal injury claim in Arizona negatively.
These factors surrounding your injury or accident should never be posted on social media:
- Details of the incident
- Blame/stating fault
- Pictures of activities after the incident
- Treatment and recovery
- Pictures or videos of you post-accident
These factors can seriously impact your claim.
Here are several reasons why you should not post information regarding your claim on social media:
Jeopardizing Your Credibility
If you make a claim that you are severely injured in an accident, be cautious regarding what you post. For example, if you claim injury and post skiing vacation pictures after the date of your incident, you may have just lost your case.
Social media is a public platform and photographic and video evidence may be obtained as part of discovery from opposing counsel. If your credibility is jeopardized, you may not receive the compensation you deserve. The judge can determine a conflict in your injury claim and not award you compensation.
Friends and Family Can Kill Your Claim
It may be something as innocent as “Had a great night out bowling!” Nonetheless, this can kill your personal injury claim in Arizona. Posting less on social media removes the opportunity for your friends list to have an open platform to discuss your life post-accident.
You cannot claim injury that affects your daily life if there is proof you are still out living it without injury. If anything, warn your friends and family from tagging you in photos or commenting anything regarding your activities until your case is over.
You Can Get Sued
If you are not careful, the opposing party can sue you! You could inadvertently post something that conflicts your personal injury claim statement. If it is proven that you have made false claims regarding your injury, opposing counsel may file a lawsuit against you.
Your best bet is to not post anything at all or to consult with your Arizona personal injury attorney.
How We Can Help
If you were injured in an accident, call Mr. David Klink, Glendale personal injury attorney. Mr. Klink works with all types of personal injury cases and is an expert in state, local and federal laws.
Mr. Klink can assist you with navigating through social media issues in addition to offering legal guidance regarding your claim. This information can be the difference of keeping your case in litigation or being dismissed due to conflict.
Call David Klink today, personal injury lawyer in Arizona, to schedule an initial consultation and get the compensation you deserve.
