Defend your right to compensation following an injury. Learn about your legal options, how to protect your claim, and steps to secure the compensation you deserve.
After a car accident, you want to make your life feel as normal as possible. Part of a typical social life now involves social media, like Facebook or Twitter platforms that can be updated nearly instantly. While social media is a great way to share happy moments with friends and family, if you’re fighting for compensation after a car accident, it could show a side of you that isn’t quite accurate.
On behalf of Joseph Caprara of CBLAW posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
After a car accident, you want to make your life feel as normal as possible. Part of a typical social life now involves social media, like Facebook or Twitter platforms that can be updated nearly instantly. While social media is a great way to share happy moments with friends and family, if you’re fighting for compensation after a car accident, it could show a side of you that isn’t quite accurate.
For example, if you’re making a claim to say that you’re too hurt to dance or walk but have photos of you hiking dated after the accident, you could be accused of making your injuries look worse than they are. That would mean that you could receive less than you’re truly entitled to.
Something to remember about social media is that it often portrays you in your best moments, not your worst. You may not want to take photos of broken bones after a serious surgery that leaves you bruised and scarred. You may simply take a smiling photo as you leave the hospital or one when you’re finally able to walk; even though this snapshot shows only a moment of time, it can be seen by juries as more than that.
When you’re accused of making your injuries seem worse than they are due to social media, you need to defend your right to compensation. Our website has more information about seeking compensation and what to do if you’ve posted images that are being construed as the reality when they’re really just a snapshot of a moment in time.