Can I Post About My Wreck on Social Media?

You’ve just been in a car wreck, and the first thing you want to do is update friends and family that you’re okay. Maybe share a photo of your car, or even vent a little about what happened.

But before you hit “Post,” take a breath—because social media can hurt your injury claim more than you think.

Yes, Insurance Companies Check Social Media

If you’re filing a personal injury claim, assume the insurance company (and their lawyers) will look you up online. That means:

• Scanning your Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
• Reading comments
• Watching videos
• Taking screenshots of anything that could hurt your case

And they don’t just stop with your public posts—they may dig through friends’ pages, tagged photos, and even older content.

During my conversations with insurance adjuster, it is becoming more and more common for them to mention pictures and videos they discovered on social media showing my clients doing things like going to the beach, picking up groceries, or checking in to the gym.

And guess what?  With AI getting better and better, it is now SO EASY for insurance companies to instantly gather incriminating data about you from social media.

What Could Go Wrong?

Even something totally innocent can be taken out of context:

• A smiling selfie could be used to argue you’re “not really in pain”
• A weekend trip post could imply you’re not as injured as you claim
• Jokes, memes, or sarcastic comments could be twisted to make you look dishonest

We’ve even seen photos of damaged vehicles used to suggest a wreck wasn’t that serious—even when the injuries were.

What If Your Profile Is Private?

“Private” doesn’t mean invisible. Courts can—and do—allow access to private content during litigation. Plus, someone in your network could unknowingly make things visible.

The safest bet? Avoid posting anything related to your wreck, your health, or your case.

Here’s the Deal: Your personal injury case should be based on facts, not Facebook.

Have You Been In A Car Wreck and Unsure What To Do Next?

If you’ve been in a wreck, let us protect your rights from day one—both in court and online, contact us online or call our Covington office directly at 985.590.6182 to schedule your free consultation today

Flattmann Law serves clients on the Northshore, including Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Bogalusa, Franklinton, Folsom, Madisonville, Goodbee, Hammond, Lacombe, Pearl River, and Slidell.

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