If you have been injured in an accident due to no fault of your own, your best next move is to file a personal injury claim. To better your chance of securing the financial compensation you deserve, it is important to know and avoid the mistakes commonly made when it comes to posting on social media or seeking medical attention. Continue reading to discover how certain mistakes can negatively affect your case and how an experienced Landover Maryland personal injury lawyer at The Law Office of Conrad W. Judy III, LLC can help you navigate them.
What common social media mistakes can affect my personal injury claim?
Overall, the discussion of your accident should remain confidential between you and your attorney. If you post details on social media, it can possibly give the defense attorney and the other party access to important information that will affect your personal injury claim in a negative way. Additionally, the other party’s insurance company will be monitoring your social media to see if you have revealed anything contradictory to your claim.
For example, in your post, you may accidentally admit fault, even if you were not to blame. Also, if you reassure your friends and family that you are doing well in your post, you admit to the other side that you are emotionally unaffected by the accident. And if you post a photo or video that insinuates that you are physically unaffected by the accident, a defense attorney or the insurance company may use that to try to prove that you are exaggerating your injury.
The following are some tips to help avoid social media mistakes during your personal injury case:
- Set your accounts to private.
- Avoid posting anything, whether it be about your case, injury, or social life.
- Avoid accepting new follower requests.
- Ask your friends and family not to post about you, whether it be about your case, injury, or your life in general.
What medical attention mistakes can affect my personal injury claim?
The disadvantage of receiving untimely or inconsistent medical attention for your injuries is that it blurs the connection with your accident. This can provide ammunition for the defense attorney and the other party’s insurance company.
Also, neglecting to collect all medical documents and bills, along with pictures and videos of your injuries, will weaken the burden of proof that is essential for your case.
If you have any further questions about what mistakes to avoid when filing your personal injury claim, do not hesitate to reach out to a skilled Landover Maryland personal injury lawyer.
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