After a car accident, you might feel the urge to post a quick update on Facebook or Instagram to let worried friends and family know that you’re “doing okay.” It might be a photo of you smiling to forget the pain, enjoying dinner with friends, or taking a light walk. It seems like a perfectly normal thing to do.
But did you know that one “smiling photo” can become a weapon used to slash thousands, or even tens of thousands, of dollars from your rightful compensation?
The Insurance Company is Watching Your Social Media 24/7
To an insurance company, your social media profile is a treasure trove of evidence they can use to devalue your claim. They have entire teams dedicated to searching your posts, looking for things like this:
- Proof That “You’re Not in Pain”: They will show a photo of you smiling or having dinner with friends in court and argue, “Can someone who is enjoying life like this truly be suffering from severe pain and emotional distress?” This is used to destroy your claim for pain and suffering damages.
- Proof That “You’re Active”: If you claimed you have a back injury that makes it difficult to walk, but a friend tags you in a photo at a local park, they will use it to attack your credibility and claim you are exaggerating your injuries.
- Contradictory Statements: A simple, innocent post like, “What a terrible day, but I’m okay now,” can be twisted into a “confession” that your injuries were minor.
So, How Can You Protect Your Rights?
The safest and most definitive method is to stop all social media activity until your case is completely resolved. If you must remain active, at a minimum, follow these rules:
- Set all of your accounts to private.
- Do not post anything about the accident, your injuries, or your recovery process.
- Ask your friends and family not to post photos of you or tag you in any content.
- NEVER accept friend requests from strangers. (It could be an insurance investigator.)
An Expert Who Knows All the Insurance Company’s Tactics
Monitoring social media is just one of the many cunning tactics that insurance companies use. At Car Crash, we know all of these traps, and we help you protect both your privacy and your legal rights. Don’t let the insurance company spy on your life.
Learn how to safely protect your rights by scheduling a free consultation with our expert team today.
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