When a person is injured in an accident, they may consider filing a personal injury lawsuit against the party that caused their injury. During the course of the lawsuit, the insurance company may actually monitor the injured person as they go about their daily life to ensure that they are truly as injured as they claim to be in the lawsuit. The insurance company is a for-profit organization and if they find any reason at all to pay less, they will do so.

It seems today more than ever, people have a tendency to share every detail about their lives on social media. However, this becomes quite problematic when an individual is involved in an accident case. There is a strong possibility that the insurance company or the attorney for the other side will be checking up on your social media. So, if you claim to have a serious leg injury but post pictures on social media from a ski trip, your case may be in jeopardy. You may be able to protect yourself by making sure all of the settings on your social media profiles are set to private.

Not only will your social media be monitored, but the insurance company may send an investigation unit to monitor you throughout your everyday life. They may take photos and videos trying to change the narrative of the case. Insurance fraud happens all too often and this seems to be the most effective way to combat it.

If you have been injured in an accident, consult with an experienced attorney who can help you protect yourself and work towards recovering damages in your case.