Social Media Dos and Don'ts for Bus Accident Claims

Social media has become an integral part of each of our daily lives, but when you’re involved in a bus accident claim, what you post online can significantly impact your case. While it might be tempting to share updates about your recovery or discuss the accident with friends online, doing so can inadvertently harm your chances of receiving fair compensation. In fact, we encourage you to avoid sharing information about your claim with anyone other than your attorney. Your lawyer from Mintz Law Firm can protect your privacy through attorney-client privilege.

Understanding the dos and don’ts of social media during a bus accident claim is crucial to protecting your legal rights, as other parties may access information and spin it in an unflattering way, reducing your compensation. At Mintz Law Firm, we’re here to guide you through this process, make suggestions for your next steps, and ensure that your online activity doesn’t jeopardize your claim.

Should You Limit Social Media Use After a Vehicle Accident?

Whether you get into an accident with a bus, truck, boat, or train, your social media use could significantly impact the legal results. Therefore, we encourage you to deactivate or log out of all your social media accounts after a bus accident.

Staying away from social media is an excellent way to reduce harmful information reaching other parties, including evidence that could take away potential compensation. For example, consider Party A, who has gotten into an accident with a bus owned by Party B. If Party A goes to a neighbor’s birthday party and images are posted online, other parties will eventually have access to this information.

If Party A claimed to have a hurt back that impacts standing comfortably but poses in a picture as if they are not in pain, there may be negative implications. 

If Party B’s lawyer sees this image, they may argue that Party A could not possibly be as seriously hurt as they say because they are able to stand and smile at the birthday party, potentially reducing the amount of compensation Party A is able to obtain.

Do Privacy Settings Protect You During Vehicular Accident Claims?

You may think you can potentially get away with posting on social media if you turn on privacy settings. However, no matter how many built-in app settings or extensions you plan to use, the legal system will always have the right to access this information. Even with every privacy setting possible, you will still be obligated to share specific data with legal entities.

Therefore, we cannot recommend any safety measures that would make social media use “safe enough” for any of our clients. Whether you are in an accident involving regular cars or company-owned public transportation, we want to ensure you are adequately informed and avoid using social media in your legal matters.

Why Choose Mintz Law Firm to Guide You Through Your Bus Accident Claim

At Mintz Law Firm, we understand the complexities of bus accident claims and how seemingly innocent social media activity can jeopardize your personal injury case. Our team is dedicated to providing you with clear, actionable advice on how to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve. 

We’ll guide you through every step of the legal process, ensuring that your online presence doesn’t undermine your claim. Contact us today to discuss your case and receive personalized support, including a free and no-obligatory consultation. We work on contingency, so you only pay us when you win your claim. Reach out at (303) 462-2999 or through our contact form.