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Injured In A Missouri Car Accident? A Harrisonville, MO Auto Accident Lawyer Explains How Posting On Facebook May Endanger Your Accident Claim.

You've been injured in a Missouri car accident. As you are waiting to be seen in the emergency room, you pop out your smart phone and check Facebook. You post "Car accident on I-71, but I'm ok." You only meant to reassure your neighbors and your mom, but beware. Your updates can be a valuable tool for an insurance adjuster.

Insurance companies realize that social networks like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter provide an abundant source of personal information that can be used to deny or reduce your Missouri car accident claim. Your post "I'm ok." Can be interpreted as "I'm uninjured", even if what you really meant was "my head is killing me and I may have a concussion. My arm is broken, I have whiplash and I think every part of my body is bruised, but I'm alive."

Even if you don't mean to be deceptive about your injuries, the insurance company can still use your postings against you.

Protect your case. Our Harrisonville, MO auto accident lawyers suggest that you use social media sites like Facebook with caution. Check your privacy settings to make sure only your friends can see your updates. You can do this by following these simple steps:

• Click on "Account" on the far right side of your page.
  
• Scroll down to "Privacy Settings" and click.
• Under "Sharing on Facebook" click "Friends Only". This will keep others from seeing your posts, photographs and videos.

More Social Media Tips for Missouri Accident Victims:

1. Don't post the details of your accident

2. Don't post pictures or video of recent activities, especially if they occurred before your injury. It may appear that your injury has not affected your life.

3. Avoid posting potentially embarrassing posts and photos. They may be used to undermine your credibility and sway a jury.

4. Remove any such pictures that are on your site and ask friends to purge any pictures from their accounts.

5. Avoid using social media until after you receive your insurance settlement.
Remember, personal blogs, Twitter and other sites may also be used against you.

The Harrisonville, MO auto accident lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys advise you to use the internet with caution after being injured in a Missouri car accident.

If you are injured in a Missouri car crash, our attorneys can help you obtain compensation for your injuries, pain, property damage and other losses. Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 to discuss your claim with a Harrisonville, MO auto accident lawyer. We offer free consultations.

Learn how to protect your right to compensation after a Kansas car crash; download a free copy of our book: "10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim."

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