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The use of social media has exploded around the United States and the world in recent years. As recently as 2014, studies were showing that three-quarters of the adults who use the internet worldwide also made use of social media platforms, and the number has swelled since then. The fact is that it is often impossible to live without some kind of social media footprint in more populous areas, too, because even when you opt out of an account, friends and loved ones may share your pictures or information about you.

It’s probably not a big surprise, then, that the courts have begun to use social media in a variety of ways to gather evidence, and it shouldn’t be a big surprise when these techniques are applied just as much to civil cases as to criminal ones. If you are currently pursuing a personal injury case, that means that your social media postings might be relevant to your claims of emotional distress or lost income, among other things.

Is It Legal?

The short answer is, yes. Whatever you post on social media is considered to be stated in public or published, especially if it is publicly viewable. When you use privacy settings to have restricted conversations, or when you use messaging systems that do not involve widespread social interaction and sharing, this can change. For the most part, though, if you disclose it about yourself on an internet site, you should expect that it is going to be admissible in court, the same way that witness testimony or video about your statements and behavior is admissible.

The Effects on Damages

Generally speaking, unless you do something that drastically alters the facts of your case like admitting to being liable for the accident, your social media posts can not change whether or not the other party is liable for your basic injuries and medical expenses. When it comes to claims about being unable to work or emotional damages, though, social media can often play a fairly large role in the outcome. Your exploits on social media can undermine claims related to your emotional state even when those claims are valid if they are presented out of context and with a compelling explanation. That poses a problem for many potential plaintiffs.

Social Media Practices

Generally, if you are involved in pending legal matters your lawyer will advise you not to discuss them with anyone publicly until they are resolved. The same advice tends to be the best advice for social media. If you need to let people know basics about your condition as you recover, it is best to be factual and to keep your communications to private channels until you are through with any delicate negotiations or proceedings that can be affected by your social media postings. That way, it won’t be possible for people to misrepresent your online communications.

Why Choose Us?
  • Over $150,000,000 collected*
  • We come to you anywhere in CA!
  • Paul is a retired police officer
  • Your case will be backed by a firm with over 40yrs combined experience
  • We average a 98% success rate for our clients!
  • If we don’t win – you DON’T pay!
Successful Cases

On the way back from a trip I was stopped for traffic and someone rearended me. I got an injurys to my knee, back, and also my neck. I came to AA Accident Attorneys about 3 days after the accident. I was very happy with how they handled everything and the settlement was the maximum amount that the insurance company would allow. I am very happy with AA Accident Attorneys.

Charles C. Car Accident Victim

I’d never been in a car accident in my whole life.I had originally hired an attorney, and he had dropped my case. So I came to the Accident Attorneys and they took on my case. They were amazing. They did a really good job. And I didn’t have to handle anything. In the end I’m very satisfied with my settlement.

Blyth 1st Time Car Accident Victim

The only people that looked out for me was AA Accident Attorneys. I can never thank you guys enough. I was totally surprised by how much money you guys were able to get for me. I’m really excited about the settlement I got. I couldn’t be happier with AA Accident Attorneys!

David Bell Pedestrian Accident Victim

We found Accident Attorneys, and finding them was probably the best thing that happened to us right then, because we were very well taken care of. They came out to us. We didn’t have to go to them. We was very well compensated financially. If I had to recommend an attorney, I would recommend them.

Antwaine Accident Victim

Recent Settlements

$ 2,000,000 from Security Company for Negligent Security Protection Public on Commercial Property.

$ 2,000,000 from Government Entity for Failure to Protect the Welfare of the Public.*

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$ 1,500,000 Recovered for Passenger Involved in an Automobile Accident in San Bernadino County.*

$ 750,000 recover for injured driver involved in auto accident with tractor trailer.*

$15,000,000 from truck accident resulting in brain injury.*

$ 1,850,000 Recovered from Trucking Company for Negligent Hiring related to Auto Accident.*