Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents from Open Car Doors
Most people in California today use some form of social media platform on a regular basis – be it Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, or another outlet. It’s an effective way to communicate with others – especially during a pandemic where shelter in place orders have affected the country. It’s also an easy way to share photos and opinions with a few clicks. It can seem like an innocuous way to update people on your life, but when you’ve been hurt in an accident and have filed a personal injury claim it can potentially derail your case or leave you with far less compensation than you believe you deserve.
Evidence to Discredit Your Injury Claim
Remember it is defense counsel’s job – as well as the defendant’s insurance company – to try and show you were not as injured as you claimed to devalue your case. They go to great lengths to accomplish that goal. For example, if you suffered whiplash or another neck injury from a car accident and are seeking compensation from an at-fault motorist, you’re likely arguing that you suffered severe pain and require ongoing treatment for your injuries due to their negligence. However, if you post a picture of yourself getting ready to ride Disney California Adventure’s California Screamin’ roller coaster during the case, if the defendant’s attorney or insurer sees this they’ll likely argue that there’s no way you’re as hurt as you’ve claimed. Otherwise, you would have decided to forego the ride rather than post about the experience on Facebook. T
Tips on Using Social Media After an Injury
Ideally, as soon as you’ve been injured you will avoid social media altogether. However, if you decide to use these platforms, there are a few tips you should follow to avoid potentially damaging your case and your recovery.
- Avoid posting about the accident, your injuries, or the defendant(s) involved – advise family members and friends to do the same.
- If you decide to create a post, read it before posting. Then re-read it.
- Set the privacy controls on your accounts so no one except your accepted connections are able to see your profile or your posts.
- Avoid requests for connection from anyone you don’t know personally; individuals working with the defendant may attempt to become “friends” or “connections” in order to scour your pages looking for ways to discredit you and your claims.
Contact a California Personal Injury Attorney Today
If you’ve been hurt, it’s only natural you want to let your friends and family know and keep them updated on your condition. However, there are wise ways to go about this. To make sure you don’t lose out on valuable compensation, contact the experienced California personal injury attorneys at Daneshrad Law to protect yourself and make sure you don’t unintentionally sabotage your claim for compensation. Alan Daneshrad has spent years representing injury victims like you and recovered millions in compensation on their behalf. Call us toll-free at (888) 881-3529 to schedule a no-obligation initial case review today. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing until we win your case. Let us evaluate your situation, answer your questions, and use our skills and resources to get the recovery you deserve.
