Social Media After a Texas Car Wreck is a No No
Insurance companies no longer need to hire private investigators. Most Texas car wreck victims do all the work for them with their online activity. No need to follow you around or “spy” on you; all the evidence they need is sitting on your Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat.
Today, the Car Crash Captain, who serves wreck crash victims in the Dallas, Texas area, is looking at just how using social media after a car wreck can lead to a bad time. There’s more to it than just “don’t post on social media,” so if you’ve been in a wreck recently, pay attention to how you could be killing your own car wreck case.
“I’m Fine” Can Destroy a Claim
It’s been ingrained in us from when we were little. You fall over on the playground, you jump up and say, “I’m fine!” even when your knees are scraped and you’re holding back tears. Into adulthood, we’re programmed to say, “I’m fine!”
Except after a Texas car wreck, those words can cause big issues. Jumping on social media and posting, what seem to be innocent statements or posts, can derail your case. Things like:
- “Lucky to be alive!”
- “Major wreck, but I’m doing okay.”
- Pictures of you smiling (even while in the hospital)
- Gym pictures
- Vacation pictures from a few weeks after the wreck
Normally, most of these wouldn’t be a big deal. However, when the insurance adjuster sees them, they can twist those innocent words and claim, “They weren’t seriously injured.” Because photos don’t show pain. Posts and videos don’t show the sleepless nights. Social media strips away all the context and only gives a tiny glimpse into your life.
The Worst Posts Aren’t Obvious Ones
After crashing, you’re not going to post, “About to sue somebody!” Most people aren’t going to be so blatant and careless like that. But those aren’t the posts that can land your car wreck case in hot water.
It’s the innocent stuff. Where you check into a restaurant. Where you post at your child’s ball game. Where you share a meme that can be misconstrued, or the comment of “I’m good” or “I’m fine” just to end conversations because you’re tired of answering the questions.
The insurance companies, at this point, are looking for physical activity, contradictions, and anything they can twist and cause a bit of doubt to sneak into your Texas car wreck case.
If your profile is public, you can be certain they’re watching it. And even if you tighten up your security, screenshots could have been taken, and deleted posts don’t disappear forever. The best way to handle things is to log off completely.
Your Posts May be Shifting Liability to You
Texas is a comparative fault state. That means even if you’re the victim, you can be found partially at fault and your compensation can be reduced.
These posts that seem innocent cause doubt. And that can affect fault determination, credibility, and leverage.
For example, if you posted about being tired, and then later you wrecked, the post could be construed that you caused the crash due to fatigue. Or you joke about speeding (even days or weeks before the actual wreck). Perhaps you share dashcam clips that show you aren’t a safe driver, or admit to being distracted.
Any of these things can hurt or even kill your Texas car wreck case.
Herbert Law Group Has Your Back after a Texas Car Wreck
Herbert Law Group is here to ensure that your case doesn’t get derailed. When you work with a Texas car crash lawyer, you work with someone that’s going to fight for you and to help maximize the value of your case.
If you were injured in a car crash, we need to talk about what happened and figure out how we can find you justice. That begins with a free phone call. Simply dial 214-414-3808, or fill out the contact form, and we’ll be in touch for your free initial consultation.