After experiencing a personal injury and pursuing compensation, you will want to limit your social media presence until your case is completely resolved. If you must post on social media, be sure that you are cognizant of the content before hitting the “post” button. For example, let's say you were involved in a work accident where you sustained a leg and back injury and decided to pursue a claim against your employer for an unsafe work environment. You claim that your injuries require surgery, physical therapy, medications, and prevent you from returning to work and providing an income for your family.

Then, one day, you decide to get some fresh air and go for a walk. Even if you are taking it slow or are in a wheelchair, the fact that you posted about going for a walk outside can be used against you and be detrimental to your personal injury claim. Scenarios like these can be avoided altogether by following this rule during a personal injury case — when in doubt, don’t post. Many personal injury cases are difficult enough to handle and work out as it is, so it is best to limit your social media presence overall until the case has been closed.