Dangers of Social Media

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Do not forward any e-mails from our office to anyone else.

Forwarding our e-mails or sharing our communications of any kind can result in waiver of the attorney-client privilege.

Think before you post.

Sometimes, what people post on social media sites does not actually reflect what they are doing, but rather what they believe sounds good. This “posed” posting can be very damaging to your claim. As with photos, do not post any status updates about drinking or taking part in a physical activity that is inconsistent with your claim.

Be very discrete about any photos that you post.

Photographs showing physical activity inconsistent with your claims can be very damaging to your case. What seems perfectly harmless can be used against you. Do not post photos of yourself drinking or taking part in other activities that the defendant, insurance company or attorneys can use to paint you in an unfavorable light to a jury.

Do not visit any insurance websites or participate in blogs, chat rooms or message boards.

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Do not send e-mails regarding your case to anyone except your attorneys.

There is no “unsend” button. It is very important that you do not send any e-mails to friends or family about your condition or activities. E-mails often contain emotional content that you may find difficult to explain or may be inconsistent with your recollection if you are deposed later in the case. Also, the defense may try to subpoena the e-mails from your friends or family members. If it is absolutely necessary for you to communicate with a friend or family member, keep the communications to what is essential and generally try to communicate verbally. Anyone you communicate with could be subpoenaed.


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