If you are injured in an accident, stay away from social networks such as Facebook.  Why you ask?  Because one of the fist things that insurance claims adjusters and defense attorneys do is look you up on Facebook, My Space, and other social networks to find out a little more about who they are dealing with.  Anything you say or post on your Facebook page can be used as an "admission" against you in an accident injury claim that is filed in which you seek compensation.  Pictures can also be used against you.  For example, if you claim you are seriously injured and then you post pictures of yourself drinking on the beach in Florida, the jury is not likely to believe your story.  In fact, it can completely discredit your claim.

Facebook is a great way to keep in contact with friends and family, but its not the forum to post comments about your injuries from a car or truck accident.  Never make comments about your injuries or post pictures of damage to your vehicle.  Don't give the insurance company or defense attorney reason to not believe your story or minimize your injury claim.  Keep things about your personal injury claim private.  If you post things that hurt your claim, it may become more difficult for your accident lawyer to obtain fair compensation in your case.

There are several ways you can protect your claim.  Your lawyer should discuss these strategies with you at the initial client consultation.  Keeping the facts and circumstances of your injuries private is important.  Discussions should be limited to your lawyers and immediate family.  It may become hard to resist the urge to discuss your injuries with friends, but rumors can spread and your own friends can become witnesses that can be used against you.  Don't make it easier for the insurance company to sabotage your accident injury claim.  Call the Missouri car accident lawyers at Schultz Legal Group for additional advice.