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If you've been the victim of a personal injury, you want to do everything possible to safeguard your rights and build a solid legal case. With social media playing such an important role in your daily life, it can be tempting to want to turn to these resources as a way of venting about your situation and finding support among friends and family. Unfortunately, doing so could have a negative bearing on your case. Below, the personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Conti & Levy in Torrington, CT, discuss three ways using these platforms might hurt your legal claim.

How Social Media Could Hurt Your Case

1. Oversharing

In the hours and days following a personal injury, you are likely feeling uncertain and unsteady as you deal with new health- and legal-related issues. Confiding in the details of your accident on social media will generate sympathy and support from your loved ones and social circle, but what you post could also be used against you. If you don't word aspects properly or inadvertently reveal information that was left out of your official case, your legal claim could be in jeopardy. Always follow the advice of your personal injury attorney when it comes to what you can share online.

2. Posting Photos

personal injury attorneyPersonal injury law is serious business. How you present your case is important, and appearances matter. If you claim you were injured but post social media photos of yourself out on the town, dancing and partying and having a good time, your legal case could become complicated. You are throwing the integrity of your claim into question, so it's wise to refrain from posting any pictures for the duration of your case.

3. Playing Games

Imagine this. You work in an office where you spend the bulk of your time sitting at a desk. You are hurt in a car accident and claim your injuries prevent you from working your sedentary job. However, you are still able to play online games all day—ones that post regularly to your social media timelines and are easily trackable by other players. The discrepancy between what you claim in your injury case versus the reality of what you do recreationally could make your case an uphill battle.

If you have been the victim of someone else’s negligence, the personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Conti & Levy will help you explore your legal options. They offer expert guidance in a number of practice areas, including workers' compensation cases and family law matters. Call (860) 482-4451 to schedule a free initial consultation, contact them through their website, or follow them on Facebook for news and updates from the personal injury attorneys.

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