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What To Be Aware Of With Your Florida Case and Your Social Media Accounts

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After a Florida injury, whether that injury occurred in a Clearwater car accident, a Hudson slip and fall event, or a Tampa workplace injury, securing financial compensation may be possible. Settlement amounts cannot turn back time but they can help in paying expenses and providing some personal pain and suffering support.

If you do move forward with a legal case, it is important to talk to your attorney about what personal habits could be helpful or harmful. For example, social media use can create issues. If you share too much information and pictures, it is possible the defendant’s legal team will use these posts against you. A seasoned Florida personal injury lawyer can advise you on what types of social media use should be avoided.

Personal Information Can Create Issues

It is typically best to not share pictures or information on social media when involved with the personal injury claim. This is because social media posts may be turned against you by a legal team. They could take words out of context or use images to claim you are not as hurt as you are claiming within your Florida lawsuit.

Social media posts can be presented in the following ways by the opposing legal team.

  • Images of a person at a social event could be pointed to as evidence the injury is not severe.
  • Wording could be used to indicate the injury was sustained prior to the accident.
  • If activities are posted they could be indicators that there are, in truth, no post-accident mobility limitations.

Too often, individual are misguided and believe their social media posts are private. There are ways for individuals to access accounts, particularly if a person is tagged in a post and shows up on the accounts of their friends and family members. It pays to be extra cautious. A seemingly innocent post of an individual laughing with others at a party could be a tool for the defendant’s legal team.

Digital Information Can Be Subpoenaed

The best practice is to speak with an experienced Florida personal injury lawyer as soon as possible and adjust your behavior accordingly. Deciding to post regularly and delete them later, if needed, should be avoided. This is because there could be a subpoena along the way. When a subpoena is in place, emails and social media posts, even deleted ones, can be reviewed.

A lawyer will know what is best for your situation. Every circumstance is unique. After you have sought medical treatment, talk to an attorney. As soon as you know a legal claim is a possibility, a lawyer can give you guidance.

Have you decided to move forward with a Florida personal injury claim? Talk to an experienced attorney as soon as possible for direction on how to strengthen your case. When another is negligent, you are not responsible for all of the fees connected to an accident. With over 100 years of combined experience, the personal injury lawyer at Roman & Roman to understand your rights. Schedule your free consultation today.

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