Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Attorney

Our Law Firm Partners Can Help You Sue for Several Mental Health Conditions Related to Social Media Addiction

A 2023 survey by the Pew Research Center found that nearly 95% of all teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 use some type of social media site. Over 90% of teens say they use YouTube, 16% use it “almost constantly,” and approximately 40% use it several times a day.

Almost 60% of teens surveyed use TikTok, over 15% of which say they use it “almost constantly.” Approximately half of teens surveyed said they use Snapchat and Instagram daily.

Children, adolescents, and teens spend an average of 3.5 hours per day on social media, according to a study funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. This is concerning as a JAMA Psychiatry study found that users who spend more than three hours on social media are more likely to suffer from mental health issues.

The correlation between youth mental health and social media use is concerning enough that the U.S. Surgeon General issued an Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. The report discusses the potential health effects of social media use on young people and recommends risk mitigation efforts.

A growing body of research points to social media as a common cause of mental health problems related to self-image and self-worth in children, adolescents, and teens. Our team can help you seek justice if you or your child developed one or more of the following due to social media usage:

Body Dysmorphia

Habitual use of social media apps can lead to poor self-image and body dysmorphia. Body dysmorphia is a serious condition that can lead to depression, anxiety, perfectionism, and eating disorders. When the Digital Wellness Lab surveyed adolescents ages 13-17, 46% of respondents indicated they felt worse about their body image after using social media.

Eating Disorders

Disordered eating is a common result of body dysmorphia and low self-worth occasioned by frequent social media use, according to a study in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. Photo editing, social comparison, and peer pressure can cause young people to engage in unhealthy eating habits. Binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa are a few of the life-threatening eating disorders that can arise from addictive social media consumption.

Self-Harm

Social media users regularly exposed to body objectification on visual social media can also be more likely to engage in self-harm.

Suicidal Ideation or Suicide Attempts

Young social media users with low self-worth may engage in suicidal ideation, attempt to commit suicide, or successfully commit suicide. Cyberbullying, online challenges, and social comparisons common with social media use can create situations that can lead to low self-worth and depression.

At The Goldwater Law Firm, we understand how debilitating mental health issues can be. We are committed to helping injured clients seeking justice for social media addiction. Our team will not sit back while social media companies take advantage of people. Contact us today to connect with a social media addiction attorney for a free consultation.

A Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Attorney Can Help You Recover Compensation

Social media addiction lawsuits can be challenging, as they often involve mental and emotional distress that is difficult to quantify. At The Goldwater Law Firm, we understand you are frightened and angry. We want to help you seek the compensation you may be entitled to.

Filing a social media addiction claim can be complicated, so you benefit from working with an attorney who focuses on such cases. The Goldwater Law Firm has strategic partnerships with some of the largest and most successful law firms in the U.S. We can connect you with an attorney with the knowledge, skills, and reputation to fight for a fair settlement.

Our co-counsel aims to pursue maximum compensation for every injured individual. Damages an attorney may recover through a social media addiction lawsuit include:

Economic Damages

Economic damages include actual losses you sustained due to your social media use. Examples of economic losses include:

• Medical expenses, including hospitalization, emergency care, diagnosis, and treatments
• Lost income if your social media-related mental illness caused you to miss work
• Psychological therapy costs, including therapy appointments, psychotherapy treatments, and medication

Non-Economic Damages

Many social media addiction lawsuits include non-economic damages, which are less tangible than economic damages but no less serious. Such damages may include:

• Mental pain and suffering
• Emotional anguish
• Compromised quality of life

Wrongful Death Damages

If you lost someone you love due to social media addiction, our legal partners can help you seek justice and compensation. Economic and non-economic losses our co-counsel could recover include:

• Medical expenses
• Funeral and burial costs
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Mental anguish
• Loss of services and support

We understand that you have a family and community that relies on you. This inspires us to go further in defense of your legal right to compensation. Our law firm partners will stand against unchecked corporate greed and irresponsibility to seek a just resolution.

How a Social Media Addiction Lawyer Can Represent Your Interests

Social media addiction lawyers partnering with The Goldwater Law Firm approach every case with empathy, respect, and dedication. We believe your story, and we understand that you need results. As one of the most widely recognized law firms in the United States, our firm has a reputation for achieving results. We have helped clients across the U.S. recover millions of dollars in settlements, verdicts, and judgments.

Our Law Firm Partners Provide Attentive Legal Assistance On a Contingency Fee Agreement

At The Goldwater Law Firm, we know that financial concerns are paramount when you’re pursuing a social media addiction claim. That’s why we offer free consultations, and our co-counsel provides representation on a contingency fee basis. They don’t receive payment for legal services rendered until they secure a settlement or verdict on your behalf.

During your free consultation, we will thoroughly review your case documents and hear your story. Depending on the details of your case, we will advise you of your legal options and connect you with a social media addiction attorney who can help.

We Have the Experience and Reputation to Provide Outstanding Legal Support

The Goldwater Law Firm has been helping injured individuals for more than 20 years. We have won numerous awards and remain one of the most recognized personal injury law firms in the U.S. Our experience and reputation have allowed us to establish relationships with an extensive network of specialists and industry experts.

We can connect you with social media addiction lawyers who have experience handling complex claims. A social media attorney in our network can help you understand the legal process and represent you throughout your claim.

Our Law Firm Partners Take Care of All Legal Communication and Document Filing

You don’t have to worry about the legal process when you connect with The Goldwater Law Firm. Our co-counsel handles every aspect of your claim, from gathering evidence to prove fault to documenting your damages.

While our law firm partners focus on building a strong case against social media companies, you can take the time you need to focus on recovering your health.

Our Co-Counsel Negotiates With Companies to Achieve a Fair Settlement

Our legal partners seek justice and fair compensation for all our clients’ losses. You should not have to lose money while corporations responsible for your injuries get away scot-free. A personal injury lawyer with experience handling mass tort claims involving giant social media corporations can defend your right to the compensation you may be entitled to. Our law firm partners are not intimidated by large companies and will not back down when securing a fair financial recovery.

Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Lawyers Represent Your Interests Before the Judge and Jury

Many injury cases settle out of court, but social media addiction claims involve many complicating factors. A social media attorney partnering with The Goldwater Law Firm will prepare your case for trial from the outset. They are motivated to secure the compensation you need, even if it means taking your case to trial.

Our Firm Provides Critical Legal Support For Social Media Addiction Claims

If social media addiction has caused you or a loved one to suffer serious mental health issues, The Goldwater Law Firm’s compassionate law firm partners are here to help. They know how to build a solid claim against social media companies. To establish a solid case against social media platforms like Meta Platforms, Inc., Snapchat, and TikTok, our law firm partners conduct a thorough investigation and:

Determine Whether You Have Grounds to Sue

Hundreds of plaintiffs have filed lawsuits against social media companies for social media addiction. In 2023, many of these claims were consolidated in the Northern District of California under multidistrict litigation (MDL No. 3047).

To file or join a social media addiction lawsuit, your attorney will gather evidence to show:

• The victim used social media apps daily for several hours as a child, adolescent, or teenager.
• As a result of social media exposure, the victim suffered from negative mental health effects, including body dysmorphia, an eating disorder, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

Many published studies, surveys, and company documents from social media platforms have established the harm social media can cause, especially to young users. Our co-counsel leaves no stone unturned when finding information to support your case.

Gather Evidence to Establish Social Media Company Liability

When suing a social media company for health issues caused by addiction to the platform, your attorney will compile evidence to show that:

• The social media company was aware that its app was addictive.
• The social media company purposely targeted young people with its social media app marketing and algorithms.
• The social media company specifically designed its app to attract young users who were more vulnerable to social media’s addictive nature.
• The social media company knew about its apps’ potential health risks to users, especially young people.
• The social media company failed to modify its apps or post warnings when it became aware of the health risks its apps posed.

Recent documents indicate that social media companies were aware of the risks their platforms posed to young people. The Goldwater Law Firm can partner you with a social media addiction attorney who can help you seek compensation and justice from social media companies who knowingly encouraged these addictive behaviors in young users.