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Spoliation of Social Media Evidence: Preservation & Prevention
The fast pace of social media and the speed at which our attention flies from posts to videos to comments sections can make it seem like a transient, intangible element of daily life. In court, however, social media evidence is held to the same standards as all other admissible evidence. This means anyone responsible for […]
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Admissibility of Social Media Evidence: Guidance for Court Cases
A man identified as Zimmerman (Zimmerman vs. Weis Markets, Inc) suffered an injury while operating a forklift in the course of his employment at a Weis Markets warehouse. Following the injury, he filed a suit against Weis Markets claiming that he lost wages and was now burdened with an emotionally traumatic scar that prevented him […]
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False Customer Complaints: Taking Legal Action Against Fake Reviews
Expressing your opinion about a company’s product, service, or even staff online has never been easier, and the sad reality is that some see this as an opportunity to leave untruthful, damaging reviews. 93% of consumers report that online reviews impact their decision to purchase, and 94% of people say they have avoided a business […]
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Social Media Investigations Prove Useful in Zimmerman v. Weis Markets
Our Social Media Investigators Explain This Important Case An estimated 244 million people in the United States use some form of social media to document their lives. Social media can be a powerful tool during litigation and trials. In some cases, social media investigations can uncover insurance fraud. Below, our social media investigators discuss one […]
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Richards v. Hertz Corp. – Privacy Settings and Social Media Investigations
As social media continues to expand, more people are documenting their lives online. Statista states that Facebook had 256 million monthly active users in the United States and Canada during the second quarter of 2020. When it comes to litigation, Facebook and other social media sites can provide strong evidence during the discovery process. Below, […]
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Understanding FRE 902(14) and Social Media Investigations
Your case hinges on evidence. These days, social media evidence is a critical part of many cases. From Facebook posts to tweets, social media can have a significant impact on a trial. As such, law firms and insurance companies often turn to social media investigation teams. These professionals help to uncover valuable evidence. This evidence […]
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Tools for Insurance Claims Investigations
Fraudulent insurance claims steal nearly $80 billion from insurance companies every year. This fraud occurs in many ways. These ways may include building up injuries or claiming false injuries. As such, medical fraud is something insurance companies never take lightly. Insurance companies have a right to mistrust many insurance claims. An insurance claims investigator can […]
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Authenticating Social Media Evidence: Verifying the Source
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Social Media Case Law and the Expectation of Privacy: US v. Meregildo
Over the last decade, social media platforms have grown in popularity. Virtually everyone uses some form of social media to connect with friends and family members. From Facebook to Instagram, it is not uncommon for an individual or organization to have a half dozen social media accounts. These social media accounts can offer invaluable insight […]
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Medical Background Investigation Can Help Your Insurance Claim Investigation Process
Investigating an insurance claim takes considerable resources, experience and time. Fortunately, at Bosco Legal Services, Inc., we have both time and experience. One service we offer is a medical background investigation. A medical background investigation uses a dual-method approach. It includes medical canvassing and social media investigations. These investigations gather the evidence you need to […]
