Ep 110: Why Insurance Companies Love Your Social Media Posts

Send us Fan MailThink twice before you hit “post.” In today’s world, social media could make or break a legal case.In this episode of The Verdict, Clarke talks with workers’ comp attorney Brian Groesser about how insurance companies and defense attorneys use social media to build or dismantle injury claims. Brian shares real stories from his time as a defense attorney, including cases won solely because of contradictory social media posts. From surveillance tactics to metadata recovery, he explains why nothing you share online is truly private and how even well-intentioned posts can be taken out of context.If you have an active claim, this episode is an essential reminder: guard your credibility by guarding your social media. Here’s what we discuss in this episode:📱 Social media surveillance – Defense teams actively track Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and more.⚖️ Posts vs. claims – Contradictory content can ruin your credibility with doctors and judges.🚫 Don’t delete – Metadata can expose deleted posts as evidence tampering.👀 Friends of friends – Insurers can legally view your posts through mutual connections.🧠 Golden rule – Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want a judge to see in court.Learn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/ Schedule your FREE case review: https://www.speakslaw.com/our-team/r-clarke-speaks/#contactFormTarget Find us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R40YMP