How Social Media Can Ruin Your Car Accident Claim

After a car accident, it is the most natural thing to talk to your friends and family about it. Some people even go on social media websites and write a post about it. Even though it feels like letting others know how you feel is a good idea, it can have negative consequences for your car accident claim. But how is that possible? 

Everything you post online becomes public. It can be seen by everyone and be used against you in many different ways. Before you post anything online following a car accident, consult with our Car Accident Attorneys in Oceanside and learn why you should never go to social media after a car accident.

Here are the most common mistakes related to social media posts and car accidents, and advice on how to avoid them.

Posting Your Opinion

Even though you strongly believe that the world cares about what you say or post on social media and hope to achieve a viral presence, the chances are that the one who will really care about your social media posts following the accident is the insurance company. Yes, they will have someone checking your social media posts every day, and before you know it, your car accident claim will be reduced by a substantial sum or completely denied for something you have done or said on social media. 

This is why you should turn off your social media entirely, or simply refrain from posting anything. No pictures, no tags, no videos, no emotional or angry posts. Don’t tag yourself anywhere, don’t share anything and use your social media only to browse other people’s content and nothing more.

Conflict of Information

Assuming that you told the police everything that happened and that they have already made a report, what if you go to let’s say Twitter and post something related to the accident that you didn’t tell the police, or you told them otherwise? Even if you lie in your twitter post, it will be used against you. The insurance company will use your post as an evidence proving that you lied to the police towards your own benefit,  and cause you more trouble than you can imagine. Not only will you not receive your car accident claim, but you may even face charges.

Tracking Your Location

After an accident, the insurance company may track your location and keep track of it until the case is solved. If you received an injury that immobilized you, but you are caught traveling to the gym or to the beach, the chances are that they will use that information against you to prove that you did not receive the injury in the first place. Especially if you have been participating in certain sports events or activities (or tagged in a post of someone who did participate), you will be denied your claim and lose everything. 

We advise you to get in touch with Personal Injury Attorneys in Oceanside and learn everything about social media posts and how to properly protect yourself until your case is solved in your favor. 

How Much Does a San Diego Car Accident Attorney Cost?

Car accidents usually happen due to someone’s negligence. Typically, there are a few main reasons that lead to a car accident :

• Using a smartphone while driving (texting or speaking or browsing the web)
• Eating while driving
• Looking around your car for something (a lighter, a cigarette, money)
• Not paying attention to the road signs
• Not paying attention to other vehicles around you

When a car accident happens, the costs can be tremendously high. Without legal representation, you may never get compensated for the damages done to you and your vehicle. If you are a victim, you should seek legal help. Our Car Accident Lawyers in San Diego will help you understand the situation you are in and help you obtain the compensation you deserve. All you have to do is give us a call.

If you are wondering how much it costs to hire an attorney, here are some tips that will help you understand the full price of hiring an attorney.

There Is A Contingency

Yes, you read that correctly. When you hire an attorney, they will tell you straight away the amount they charge and how they do it. In 9 out of 10 cases, an attorney will tell you that they work on contingency, and will charge you a percentage of the total amount you receive. Now this percentage is what you should focus on; in San Diego, this percentage can be anywhere from 20 to 33 percent. This means that if your total settlement is $100,000, you will receive between $64,000 and $80,000 depending on how much your attorney charged you.

To find out how much the attorney charges, all you have to do is schedule a free consultation and speak with the attorney about your case.

The Best Chances of Winning

There is a reason why attorneys charge based on contingency. To understand it, you need to understand how it works:

• You have no initial costs
• Your attorney will cover all the fees and expenses during the process (this involves office fees associated with the case, such as copies, postage)

Note that attorney’s fees may be awarded separately in addition to your other damages if allowed so by the court and the California Code of Civil Procedure. But in most cases, these fees are calculated into the percentage that the attorney will take once you receive your full settlement.

Keep in mind the following – when working on contingency, your attorney has a financial incentive to win your case. They have the reason to get you the highest compensation possible, because of the more you receive, the more they will too. It is a win-win situation for both of you. You have nothing to lose if your case is not successful, and your attorney wins more money if they help you secure a higher settlement.

If you want to learn more about your case and how to determine the full cost of your potential settlement, be sure to get in touch with our Personal Injury Attorneys in San Diego. Call today and use the opportunity to schedule your free initial consultation.