Social media has become ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives. It is the communication medium for the younger generation. Advertisements declare that social media is the only way to “stay connected.” For litigators, social media is a very useful tool for defending bodily injury claims – some plaintiffs literally put their lives online. Social media can obviate the need for surveillance and can be used to force a plaintiff’s hand into equitable settlement of a claim or a dismissal without costs.  What follows is a brief synopsis of some initial considerations when a new claim arrives and some uses of social media in litigating bodily injury claims.

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