Posting Information on Social Media After an Accident
August 16, 2012 By The Mason Law Firm
Lets face it - social media is not going away, at least not for now. More and more people are joining the social media world of Facebook, Twitter, blogs and Google+. Anyone who is a member of the social media world needs to be aware of the fact that anything he or she says or posts following an accident can come back to haunt them.
Getting into an accident is an unusual event. So, when someone gets into an accident, he or she wants to share that experience with his/her family and friends. Sometimes, they share the experience to vent, sometime they share to let others know they are fine and sometimes they share because they are looking for help or information. Whatever the reason may be, referencing or posting about your accident is never a good idea.
Adjuster and defense attorneys (working for insurance companies) have become savvy to the idea that victims of accidents want to share their experiences with others. So, they search the web for any information they can find on injured victims. When they do, they use that information to attack the victim and the victim's injury claims.
So, do not give them any ammunition. Do not post any information about the accident. Do not post any information about your injuries or lack thereof. Do not post photos of the scene or of your car. Any information you put online is out there to be found by insurance adjusters and their defense attorneys.
It is just as important to be mindful of the fact that posts "not" discussing your accident or injury can also hurt you. Remember that any post or photo you post online, regardless of the subject, can be found one way or another.
So, if you are in an accident and claim injuries to your neck and back, do not post information, photos or video of you performing extraneous activities. For example, if you suffer from back pain, do not post pictures of a garden you (personally) just planted - a garden that required you to bend, dig and plant. Do not post information, photos or video showing your participation in sporting activities. Be mindful that any information about your activities, regardless of how innocent they may be, “can and will be used against you.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mason Rashtian
Mason Rashtian has received an “AV” Rating with Martindale-Hubble, the highest possible rating an attorney can achieve in both legal ability and legal standard. The Mason Law Firm handles cases all throughout California, including, but not limited to, the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV), the San Fernando Valley (SFV), Los Angeles, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, Orange County, San Bernardino, Ventura, Oxnard, Riverside, Bakersfield and Kern County.
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Adjuster and defense attorneys (working for insurance companies) have become savvy to the idea that victims of accidents want to share their experiences with others. So, they search the web for any information they can find on injured victims. When they do, they use that information to attack the victim and the victim's injury claims.
So, do not give them any ammunition. Do not post any information about the accident. Do not post any information about your injuries or lack thereof. Do not post photos of the scene or of your car. Any information you put online is out there to be found by insurance adjusters and their defense attorneys.
It is just as important to be mindful of the fact that posts "not" discussing your accident or injury can also hurt you. Remember that any post or photo you post online, regardless of the subject, can be found one way or another.
So, if you are in an accident and claim injuries to your neck and back, do not post information, photos or video of you performing extraneous activities. For example, if you suffer from back pain, do not post pictures of a garden you (personally) just planted - a garden that required you to bend, dig and plant. Do not post information, photos or video showing your participation in sporting activities. Be mindful that any information about your activities, regardless of how innocent they may be, “can and will be used against you.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mason Rashtian
Mason Rashtian has received an “AV” Rating with Martindale-Hubble, the highest possible rating an attorney can achieve in both legal ability and legal standard. The Mason Law Firm handles cases all throughout California, including, but not limited to, the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV), the San Fernando Valley (SFV), Los Angeles, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, Orange County, San Bernardino, Ventura, Oxnard, Riverside, Bakersfield and Kern County.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
