SOCIAL STRUGGLES How Your Social Media Posts Affect Your Personal Injury Case
An accident has a way of throwing a wrench into every aspect of your life. Maybe you’re struggling through injury recovery, and on top of that pain, you have to slog through insurance paperwork, legal documents, and work complications. You spend hours stressing about the outcome of your case while friends and family continue to live their normal, active lives.
Sadly, even your family and friends could face defensive scrutiny. If your mom is posting about how much fun she had doing yoga with you while you claim to have sustained damage to your neck, or your dad rants on Facebook about how much you want compensation, you may face accusations of fraud.
Don’t be quick to delete your accounts all together, either. Defensive teams will question why you were so quick to wipe out your social presence, and your credibility could be tarnished. Don’t let your social media pursuits ruin your serious and well-deserved fight for compensation after an injury. If you have questions or concerns in your personal injury case, our
Now you can add social media to the list of factors to consider.
When you’re injured in an accident, social media can be extremely detrimental to your case. It can even get your case shut down completely. The most important thing to remember is never to post about your accident on social media. Every word and photo you post has the potential to be twisted by insurance companies to prove that you don’t deserve the compensation you seek. Furthermore, what you regard as a simple reassurance to your far-away loved ones that you’re okay, the defense will see as a confession of perfect health — regardless of what your medical bills say. In the weeks and months after your accident, even your simple social media posts could prove to be the end of your case. While battling for more compensation for your broken leg and emotional distress, checking in at a local festival following your accident is a defense’s dream. They can twist your testimony and question how injured and distressed you are.
experts at the Law Office of William F. Underwood, III, P.C. can help. Call 229- 888-0888 for more information.
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Royal icing, sprinkles, and edible markers, for decorating
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3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 sticks unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 large egg yolks
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