Social Media Harm Investigation
Updated: December 19, 2022
Claim Form Deadline: Ongoing
Estimated Payout: Varies
Proof required: Yes
Social Media Addiction and Harm to Children Investigation
If your child became addicted to social media and has suffered serious effects to their mental health you may be entitled to compensation. Many attorneys are currently evaluating claims in order to hold social media companies responsible for the damage their social media platforms have caused to young adults, adolescents, and teens who have become addicted to social media platform.Summary of Social Media Harm to Kids
Social Media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram have been known to expose children to dangerous content and posts that lead to social media addiction, depression, self-image and body image issues, eating disorders, and a wide array of mental health issues. Social Media platforms use algorithms to push content to children that has led to a mental health crisis in the young adult, teen, and adolescent age group. The effects of social media addiction may lead to:• Anorexia
• Bulimia
• Binge-Eating Disorder
• Purging, Vomiting, Laxatives, Diuretics, Excessive Exercise
• Body Dysmorphia
• Self-Harm or Attempted Self-Harm
• Attempted Suicide
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Other Eating Disorders
• Suicide or Death
Social Media is Designed to be Addictive
Algorithms on social media platforms are designed to keep users engaged and keep consuming content with infinite-scrolling and endless activity, such as "liking" posts non-stop. The apparent serious toll that social media has taken on young people has not led to serious accountability on behalf of the companies that run popular social media platforms. The toll includes constant exposure to potential bullying as well as divisive content online. This investigation aims to hold these companies accountable for the expressed negative consequences on young adults.How Can I Be Compensated?
While the details on what compensation individuals can receive will depend on the circumstances of a case, individuals can potentially be rewarded monetary damages for:• Economic damages such as past or future medical bills,
• Non-Economic damages such as mental anguish and suffering.
How Can a Lawyer Assist with a Social Media Harm Case?
Meta, the company that owns Facebook, has a value of nearly $400 Billion, and thus has a virtually endless amount of resources to spend on a legal defense. Working with law firms that have substantial experience and resources to stand up to big social media tech companies allows for the best chance at being compensated fairly.How Do I Qualify?
You may qualify if you have a teen, young adult, or adolescent that has suffered from negative mental health issues such as depression, eating disorders, anxiety, or any of the disorders listed above as a result of social media use.How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
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