Social Media & Virginia Accident Claims, Not a Match Made in Heaven

Social media is all about connecting with our friends, family members and acquaintances. We can post pictures, videos or simply our latest thoughts. If you have recently been hurt in a Virginia car accident, though, your social media profile can become a goldmine for the insurance adjuster.

Don’t make the mistake of believing that only your friends are viewing your social network. Adjusters have quickly realized the abundance of information that can be gathered from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, MySpace and other social media sites. For example, have you recently posted pictures of a vacation? What about a night out with friends? Were pictures or videos posted? Even if you are not being deceptive about your injuries, the insurance company might still use these postings against you. It is important that you do not send the wrong message.

Social Media Tips

If you are pursuing an injury claim, you need to approach social media very cautiously. Below are some tips:

1. Don’t share details of your accident with your social network.
2. Avoid posting pictures or videos of your recent activities.
3. Utilize privacy settings for your social media profiles.
4. Strongly consider avoiding social media all together.

The last tip would be your safest option. Even an innocent post can be misconstrued.

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