Social Media and Personal Injury: Think Before You Share

Social Media and Personal Injury: Think Before You Share
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You’ve just been in a serious car crash. As you scroll through comments of concern and photos of bruises, it feels natural to share your pain and progress online. But in California, every “like,” comment, or post can become evidence against you in court—even that heartfelt selfie of you at home recovering.

Opposing attorneys and insurance companies monitor social media closely. A single photo of you attending a concert or playing with your kids—even if your back still aches—can be twisted to claim you’re exaggerating your injuries, jeopardizing your compensation.

California courts permit discovery of your public posts—and sometimes private messages—if they’re relevant to your personal injury claim. The rules are broad: anything you put online is potentially fair game in litigation.

To protect your claim, follow these steps:

Avoid Posting Accident Details: Don’t share your injury, treatment, or feelings online.

Warn Family and Friends: Ask them not to post about your recovery.

Review Privacy Settings: Limit who can see or tag your posts.

Never Delete Existing Posts: Deleting content can look like you’re hiding evidence—consult your attorney instead.

Instead of public posts, keep private records: detailed medical logs, treatment receipts, and a recovery journal. Share these only with your attorney—these documents are your strongest support in court.

Social media is powerful—but when you’re fighting for fair compensation, it can also be dangerous. Call RTM Law Firm now. Let us protect your rights and guide you through every step.

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00:00 Introduction – The Temptation to Share
00:09 The Risks of Sharing – When Posts Become Evidence
00:32 Legal Implications – What the Law Allows
00:44 Steps to Protect Your Claim – What You Can Do
01:14 Alternative Actions – Safer Ways to Document Your Recovery
01:29 Conclusion and Call to Action – Protect Yourself