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Can an insurer use information from my Facebook profile to diminish or devalue my South Carolina personal injury claim?

A: Insurers can use information from your Facebook or other social media profiles in an attempt to diminish or devalue your South Carolina personal injury claim. When you comment or post photos on Facebook, this information may be considered public and could be used against you during your South Carolina personal injury claim case.

The insurance company's goal is to save as much money as they can by proving that your injuries are not serious as you have claimed and have not negatively impacted your life. If you post comments on Facebook or social media sites about going on vacation or attending a party, the insurer may argue that you are not as injured as you say you are in your South Carolina personal injury claim. Even an innocent comment can be taken out of context, so you should exercise extreme caution on Facebook and other social media websites.

Discussing your South Carolina personal injury claim on Facebook should be off limits. Your personal injury attorney is the only person with whom you should discuss your case. Just remember that you shouldn't post anything on Facebook or social media sites that you wouldn't be comfortable discussing with the insurance company or defense.

Contacting a Charleston Personal Injury Lawyer

Learning how to use Facebook and social media during a South Carolina personal injury claim can be tricky. Fortunately, the South Carolina personal injury attorney team at the Shelly Leeke Law Firm is available to help accident victims cope with the legal implications of a serious injury. Our firm's focus on personal injury cases includes injury from auto accidents including pedestrian and bicycle injuries, work-related injuries and Workers' Compensation claims, and injuries resulting from dangerous prescription drugs.

Before you file a South Carolina personal injury claim, request a free copy of our South Carolina injury book. When you're ready to get started on settling your accident claim, contact a Charleston personal injury attorney for a free information packet and consultation

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