Can the other side's lawyers dig through my social media profiles to find information to use against me in my Maryland personal injury claim?

A: Lawyers can (and will) look through your social media activity and see if there's anything there they can use against you for your Maryland personal injury claim. In fact, your Anne Arundel accident lawyer will likely advise you to cease all online social media activity until after your settlement.

Anything you post online can be located with a few clicks and traced back to you. This includes anything from your Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and MySpace profiles, as well as any other types of online public platforms.

If you're filing a Maryland personal injury claim, be assured that the other side's lawyers will do their homework on you. This means scanning your online activity, which could include: 

• wall posts;
• pictures of you (that you or your "friends" may post);
• status updates;
• personal blogs; and
• videos. 

Unfortunately, many people are often overly lax about their profiles and post things that are potentially damaging to their claim.

What investigators discover can really harm your case if you're not careful. For example, if you file an injury claim for a neck injury after an accident, yet someone posts pictures of you dancing wildly at a party, it could crush your case.

The best practice is simply to act with integrity online and exercise caution when using any type of social media. Talk to your Anne Arundel accident lawyer if you're concerned about your claim. It may even be best to close your accounts to prevent hurting your case.

Contacting a Anne Arundel Accident Lawyer

Maryland's contributory negligence statute makes it more difficult for Maryland accident victims to recover sufficient compensation when someone else is at fault for your motorcycle accident. This doesn't have to spell the end of your case! Protect your rights and give your Maryland personal injury case the advantage of experienced legal counsel by teaming with a Anne Arundel accident lawyer from Jimeno Gray. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation - 1-410-590-9401.