Social media is one of the most popular forms of communication in today’s society. Many of us use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share our thoughts and feelings with friends near and far. When using these social platforms, you may not realize how visible you are to the public. If you’ve been injured in an accident and you file a lawsuit, social media can affect your case.
At Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP, we use social media to search for evidence on all negligent parties. We also counsel our clients to stay off social media because we know how harmful it can be to a case. If you know someone else is at fault for causing your injuries, a Dallas personal injury lawyer from our team can work to maximize your claim by keeping your name clear and holding the responsible party accountable.
Social media has the potential to uncover a lot of evidence in a personal injury case. The liable party may post pictures or videos of the wreck to share with friends. Without realizing it, the liable party may admit negligence with this content. The defendant may also admit fault in a status or express regret for what they’ve done in an apology.
Your lawyer can also uncover evidence on social media from witnesses of your accident. People have a tendency to share videos and photographs with friends when they’ve seen something out of the ordinary. A witness may post to social media without ever thinking about going to the Dallas police.
While social media can provide evidence to support your case, it can also hurt your case if you stay active while trying to maximize your settlement. For example, if you’ve been injured and the defendant finds evidence on your Facebook showing that you’ve been out at a bar, they may argue that you aren’t suffering as much as you claim.
Your words on social platforms can also work against you. If you go on an angry rant about your accident and the defendant, the judge and jury may not sympathize with you as much. It’s important to stay humble and reduce your social media use until you settle your case. You never know what the defendant will try to use against you.
You may read the above information and think your social media accounts aren’t accessible because you’ve set them to private, but you shouldn’t be so sure. Courts and law enforcement have the power to access social media accounts if they feel it’s necessary.
Depending on the case, the court can request to view your profile or request access from the social platform. Your settlement can depend on whether you allow the court to access this information.
If you have questions on what information you can post on social media during your trial, an experienced attorney can offer advice. You shouldn’t feel afraid when moving forward with a claim, but you should be knowledgeable about what can affect you.
To speak with a Dallas personal injury lawyer from Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP, call 214-522-9404 to schedule a free consultation, or visit our website for more information.
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