How Social Media Can Ruin Your Personal Injury Claim

Listen as Kissimmee personal injury lawyer, Michelle Incandela discusses what you should not post on social media following an auto accident.

As we know, most people use social media these days. However, you may not have known that insurance companies and their adjusters also monitor social media. The material they uncover can later be used by their attorneys, should they need it. It our recommendation that you post nothing on social media until your claim is resolved.

It is a common assumption that if your page is marked private, no one can view what you post. However, if your claim ever becomes a lawsuit, the defense attorney can subpoena your social media records. Additionally, statements and images you post on social media can be misunderstood or taken out of context, and an issue can arise in which these things can be held against you. Watch the video to learn more.

If you have additional questions regarding what you should or should not post on social media following an auto accident, call the experienced Kissimmee car accident lawyers of Draper Law Offices at 407-846-0075. I welcome your call. Visit our educational website, where you can view more videos and media content from our law firm.