Social media has tremendous power to spread good vibes. Through
their various channels, individuals around the globe can connect,
share, encourage and inspire. But the same technological mediums
are showing their potential to significantly impact the outcome of
legal cases - including personal injury law suits. Our post this
week looks at the risks and some tips that may help injury
survivors support their claims for compensation.
Why The Controversy?
In a 2015 Canadian court case, one B.C. claimant sued for
damages following two car accidents. Defence lawyers presented 194
of the woman's Facebook pages, which showed her engaging in
numerous social activities - evidence that the judge found to be
"completely inconsistent" with her claims of suffering
emotional trauma.
