Protecting Your Georgia Personal Injury Claim in a Connected World

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by Lisa Callahan lisacallahan@murphylawyer.com

9/30/2011
James K. Murphy
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Protecting Your Georgia Personal Injury Claim in a Connected World

How often do your social media posts get taken out of context? Usually it's not a big deal, but if you're in the middle of proving damages from a serious accident in a Georgia personal injury claim, it can have serious consequences. Don't let your settlement be ruined by having your tweets misconstrued!

Take for example a severe car accident where you suffered a serious back injury. You spend a few weeks in the hospital and are released, but still experience pain that prevents you from working for a while. Through your Georgia personal injury claim you will be seeking compensation from this time you are unable to work.

Meanwhile, you're attempting to return to a normal life and decide to go visit your old bowling team at the alley. You use Facebook Places to "check in" at the local lanes, grab a soda, and watch your team struggle to win without you. It's a great night, and later you tweet a picture or two and head off to bed.

Weeks later, during negotiations with your insurance company, the "check in" post and picture are brought up by the insurance adjuster, claiming that you were apparently pain-free to the extent that you could go bowling after your accident. Even though you didn't bowl, the social media evidence makes it look as though you did.

Scenarios like this mean your Austell, Georgia lawyer will have to provide evidence to counter the insurance company's accusations. They'll need to get witnesses from the bowling alley that night that can confirm you were there but did not bowl. To avoid these delays in settling your case, avoid social media use to save your Georgia personal injury claim.

When It's Time to Contact an Austell, Georgia Lawyer

At Murphy & Associates our Austell, Georgia lawyer team is ready to answer your questions about your Georgia personal injury claim. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential Georgia personal injury claim, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today - 770-577-3020.