Facebook, MySpace, other Social Network sites being used against injured victims
you may have suffered. You should also be wary of photos posted by other friends in which you have been “tagged” showing you in compromising situations (i.e., holding a bottle, doing activities inconsistent with your claims of disability, actions of questionable moral character, etc.). If their profile is public, the photos of you could be used against you. You also need to be sure not to accept friend requests from people you do not know. These could be people working for the negligent defendants’ insurance company lawyers attempting to look for incriminating evidence on your profile.
A lawsuit is a delicate process where a seemingly minor piece of evidence can quickly turn a rock-solid case into a no-win situation. It is becoming more and more common for this electronic evidence to come from social networking sites where the user is unaware of the ramifications of their postings. Make sure you take the steps necessary to make sure that your case is not damaged by your online social network presence. With regard to your social network sites, the Landau Law Shop suggests – If in doubt, take it out !