The Legal Juice

In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. However, it's crucial to understand that the things we post online can have unintended consequences, especially in the context of personal injury claims. Insurance companies and defense attorneys often use social media posts as evidence to challenge the legitimacy of a claim. In this blog post, we will explore the impact of social media on personal injury claims under California law and provide some best practices to protect your case. 1. The Power of Social Media as Evidence: It's known that social media posts can be used to cast doubt on the severity of claimed injuries. Even innocent posts about leisure activities can be used to argue against emotional distress claims. Privacy settings alone do not guarantee protection, as social media content can still be requested and used as evidence if relevant to the case. 2. Best Practices to Protect Your Case: To safeguard your personal injury claim, it...

California's Proposition 213, also known as the Personal Responsibility Act of 1996, has had a significant impact on uninsured drivers seeking compensation in personal injury lawsuits. This article aims to shed light on the key aspects of Proposition 213, its purpose, and the limitations it imposes on uninsured drivers in California. 1. The Purpose and Enactment of Proposition 213: Proposition 213 was enacted in 1996 with the aim of promoting responsible driving and encouraging the purchase of car insurance. By limiting the damages that uninsured drivers can collect in personal injury lawsuits, the law seeks to discourage individuals from driving without proper insurance coverage. 2. Limitations on Uninsured Drivers: Under Proposition 213, uninsured drivers and drivers at fault in an accident are restricted from recovering non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, in personal injury lawsuits. This means that even if the uninsured driver is not at fault, they are still una...