In our connected world, social media and various apps play a vital role in our daily lives. They’re great for staying in touch and sharing moments, but if you’re involved in a personal injury case, they can have unforeseen consequences. Whether it's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or even dating apps, what you post can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Here’s how these platforms can affect your personal injury claim and what you can do to protect yourself. How Social Media and Apps Can Hurt Your Case Steps to Protect Yourself Contact Springer & Lyle Dealing … [Read more...]
Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim – Part 2
A few years ago, a man in the middle of a personal injury lawsuit learned the hard way the importance of not posting on social media. At Springer & Lyle, we want you to understand mistakes you can make during the pendency of your lawsuit that can seriously affect your claim. The main mistake people make is posting about their activities, photos, and videos on social media. How Posting on Social Media Can Negatively Affect Your Case Three adult boy scout leaders took a group of scouts to explore Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park. The three leaders climbed a hill and pushed a … [Read more...]
Texting, Social Media and Divorce
Going through a divorce is indeed a difficult emotional experience. It is tempting to post status updates to your friends on social media. You want to vent about injustices you feel from your soon-to-be ex-spouse. You may say something you plan on doing to get revenge. You are tempted to post photos that you hope may make him or her jealous. At Springer & Lyle, we strongly urge you to completely avoid social media during your divorce proceedings. No Matter Your Privacy Settings, Your Social Media Postings Can Be Used Against You You may wonder how a … [Read more...]
Can Social Media Hurt My Personal Injury Case?
Social media has become a popular means of communication these days. It’s so convenient that some use it more than talking on the phone. While it can be harmless, it can hurt you or others if used irresponsibly. When it comes to a personal injury case, you should be careful about your social media activity. What you post could influence the outcome of your case. Don’t do anything to discredit the fact that you’re injured Defending attorneys will do their jobs of fully investigating their opponent. Social media isn’t off limits for gathering evidence. Definitely don’t post pictures or … [Read more...]
Can Social Media Hurt My Personal Injury Case?
Social media has become a popular means of communication these days. It’s so convenient that some use it more than talking on the phone. While it can be harmless, it can hurt you or others if used irresponsibly. When it comes to a personal injury case, you should be careful about your social media activity. What you post could influence the outcome of your case. Don’t do anything to discredit the fact that you’re injured Defending attorneys will do their jobs of fully investigating their opponent. Social media isn’t off limits for gathering evidence. Definitely don’t post pictures or messages … [Read more...]
Considering the Impact of Social Media on Divorce
Social Media is still a relatively new phenomenon, and depending on how often and how you use it in your life, it can impact your divorce and legal proceedings. What gets posted on the internet can never really go away, so it’s important to consider how what is posted on a Social Network can affect your divorce. Texts and Messages can be used as Evidence In a court of law, text messages can be used as evidence. Emails, pictures and texts can be used to prove or disprove a statement made in court about finances, abuse, or anything else that can affect your case. It is important to be … [Read more...]
