Think Before You Post: How Social Media Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case in Texas
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the reach of your social media. After a serious accident, it might feel natural to update friends and family online. But if you’ve filed a personal injury claim, those posts can be used against you in court even if you delete them later.
At Mission Injury Law, we help clients across San Antonio and throughout Texas understand a critical truth: social media isn’t just public it can be used as evidence in a civil case.
How Texas Courts View Social Media
In Texas, courts have allowed public and private social media posts to be submitted as evidence in personal injury cases. Insurance companies and defense attorneys often search social platforms for any content that might weaken your claim.
Even if your account is private, your content may still be accessed through subpoenas or by connections who interact with your posts. There are now companies that are hired to locate your social media data, so your deleted posts are discoverable.
Examples of Posts That Could Harm Your Case
· Photos from a backyard cookout, days after reporting limited mobility
· Status updates like “Feeling better every day”
· Location check-ins at events, restaurants, parks, or the gym
· Comments from friends suggesting you’re more active than claimed
These posts, even when innocent or unrelated, can be taken out of context and used to downplay the severity of your injuries.
What You Should Do If You’re Involved in a Personal Injury Case in Texas
· Set all your social profiles to private
· Ask friends and family not to post about you or tag you
· Do not discuss your accident, injuries, or legal case online
· Avoid posting photos or updates until your case is fully resolved
Let Mission Injury Law Handle the Legal Fight
Texans are proud, strong, and resilient, but after a serious injury the smartest move you can make is protecting your case. That includes being cautious about what you share online.
Let Mission Injury Law be your voice in the courtroom, so you can focus on recovery.
Injured in Texas? Contact our team today for a free consultation. We’re proud to fight for injured Texans and help ensure one social media post doesn’t cost you the full compensation you deserve.
If you’ve been injured in an accident at work, don’t wait to seek legal help. The sooner you act, the better your chances of securing the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Call us at 210-787-5681 or visit our website for a free consultation. Let us fight for your rights while you focus on healing. Your recovery is our mission!