Don’t Talk about an Accident on Social Media

In the age of social media, it’s become normal to share even the most mundane aspects of your life. Sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are extremely popular, with millions of users often sharing pictures and posts with perfect strangers. While sharing things on social media may seem relatively harmless and low-risk, the fact is that if you have been involved in an accident, doing so could have a significant effect on whether you are able to recover compensation for your injuries.

The Things You Post Could Hurt Your Case

Insurance adjusters are free to use social media posts as evidence and have even been known to create fake profiles to monitor accident victims who have made an insurance claim. If you post on social media about your accident, there’s a chance that you could inadvertently admit full or partial fault for what happened, jeopardizing your ability to recover compensation. Something as simple as admitting that you hadn’t gotten a lot of sleep before your accident or that you had a few drinks prior to a slip and fall accident in a restaurant or bar could have a serious impact on your case. For this reason, it’s highly advisable to avoid posting about your accident on social media.

It May Be a Good Idea to Avoid Social Media Altogether

Because insurance adjusters may be monitoring your social media accounts after an accident, it’s likely to avoid using social media completely after an accident – regardless of what you are posting about. Not only is the insurance company looking for statements that could be interpreted as admissions of fault, but they are also looking for evidence that your injuries are not as serious as you claim them to be. Pictures of you out to dinner, hanging out with friends, or doing basically anything other than being miserable in a bed could be used to minimize or even deny your claim.

Retain an Attorney as Soon as You Can after an Accident to Protect Your Rights

As an accident victim, it’s vital to understand that the insurance company is not on your side and will do everything it can to minimize or deny your claim. Monitoring your social media accounts is just one way they can try to weaken your case; they will also try and get you to say things directly to them that could justify a denial or reducing your settlement offer. They may try and pressure you to provide a recorded statement in order to help “process” your claim before you have a chance to talk to an attorney. They may even misrepresent your legal rights in an effort to get you to settle for less than you deserve. The best way to ensure that your rights are protected and that you get the compensation to which you are entitled under the law is to retain an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as you can after an accident.

Call Us Today to Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with a Nashville Personal Injury Attorney

At Bednarz Law, we are dedicated to protecting accident victims’ rights and standing up to insurance companies who are only looking out for their bottom line. To schedule a free case evaluation with a personal injury lawyer in Nashville, call our office today at 615-256-0100 or contact us online.