Facebook Mental Health Lawsuit

We Help Clients Struggling With Facebook-Related Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues caused by social media usage or addiction can and do destroy lives. The problems you face now are not your fault: Facebook knew its platform could harm children and adolescents, but it did not choose to protect these vulnerable users.

Facebook, owned by Meta Platforms, Inc., may owe you financial compensation to help you cope with the issues that they caused. Our co-counsel can fight for that compensation on your behalf.

The Goldwater Law Firm Puts You in Touch With the Right Professionals

You need damages, but you likely don’t have the legal experience to take on a giant corporation like Facebook. Fortunately, you do not have to. Our law firm partners can:

• Listen to your story and assess the merits of your case
• Collect evidence showing that your mental health has suffered
• Collect evidence connecting your mental health problems to Facebook’s negligence
• Confront Facebook by informing them of your case and negotiating for a fair settlement
• Handling all communications with Facebook and their representatives—if they try to contact you directly, let your attorney know immediately
• Helping you weigh all available options, such as whether to file a case alone or to join a mass tort with others who were similarly injured

Your Lawyer May Connect You With Expert Witnesses

You deserve an entire support team to assist you with your Facebook mental health lawsuit. To that end, your lawyer may secure testimony from expert witnesses, which may include:

• Mental health professionals who can help you deal with your condition and establish your mental health condition for your case
• Physicians who can treat physical symptoms or injuries that stem from your mental illness
• Subject matter experts who can confirm key aspects of your case

Our Co-Counsel Takes Cases With No Upfront Fees

Our legal team can offer a free consultation anytime, day or night. You do not have to wait any longer to learn about your legal options. In addition, our co-counsel makes their services more affordable by charging no upfront attorney’s fees. You only pay when you win.

Call The Goldwater Law Firm today to learn more. We can assess your case over the phone so you do not have to leave home to get help with your Facebook mental health lawsuit.

Who Qualifies to File a Mental Health Lawsuit Against Facebook?

If you struggled or continue to struggle with any of the following conditions after having used Facebook for multiple hours per day as a child or adolescent, you may qualify for a social media addiction lawsuit:

Self-Harming Caused by Mental Health Issues

The first thing that might come to mind when you read the term “self-harm” is cutting. However, many different kinds of self-harm could entitle you to damages.

If Facebook’s policies caused you to hurt yourself in any way, The Goldwater Law Firm can help you pursue compensation for the physical and emotional pain the self-harm has caused.

Eating Disorders Caused by Facebook Usage or Addiction

This is another form of self-harm. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, or engaging in extreme amounts of exercise in an attempt to lose weight are all dangerous behaviors.

Facebook may inadvertently encourage disordered eating and body image issues by presenting unrealistic body expectations or shaming those who do not meet specific beauty standards. The Goldwater Law Firm can help you hold Meta Platforms, Inc. responsible for its role in triggering your eating disorder.

Body Dysmorphia Related to Using Facebook

The Mayo Clinic defines body dysmorphic disorder as a “condition in which you can’t stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance.” It does not matter if no one else can see these “flaws.” To you, they are real, and they may lead to:

• Taking extreme measures, up to and including surgery, to “correct” the issue
• Avoiding spending time with others, even people you like
• Frequently feeling bad about yourself or thinking about the perceived flaw

These feelings are common after repeated viewing of harmful content, especially for teen girls.

Suicidal Ideations or Suicide Attempts Stemming From Facebook Usage

Facebook addiction can also lead to anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Such thoughts or actions may qualify you for compensation.

If your loved one died by suicide, please accept our most sincere condolences. Let our team refer you to a wrongful death law firm in your area that can pursue justice and damages.

What Is Your Facebook Mental Health Lawsuit Worth?

Your case and your mental health are unique to you. That is why it is critical to let our law firm partners assess your situation and determine what you might qualify for. Commonly sought damages include the following:

Non-Economic Damages

The physical and psychological toll of your mental health issues has likely had a massive detrimental impact on your life. You might have experienced or continue to experience:

• Physical pain and symptoms resulting from self-destructive behaviors
• Emotional and mental pain associated with negative self-image and the unfair stigma associated with mental illness and social media addiction
• Reduced quality of life if your symptoms prevent you from enjoying certain activities or participating in everyday life events
• Scarring associated with any physical injuries you sustained
• Loss of consortium

These effects could continue to alter your life for many years to come. Since Facebook caused all of this distress, it is only fair that Meta Platforms, Inc. pay for it. The Goldwater Law Firm can connect you with a social media lawyer who can help you hold them accountable for their actions.

Economic Damages

Your mental illness and social media addiction have likely had a financial component as well. You should not have to bear this financial burden alone. You may qualify to receive reimbursement for:

• Medical treatment to address your mental illness directly or conditions that you developed because of that illness
• Loss of wages if you missed work because of your condition
• Reduced earning capacity, if you can never live up to your full professional potential because your condition holds you back

Wrongful Death Damages

If you lost a loved one to a Facebook-related mental health condition, our legal team can help you file a lawsuit for the wrongful death’s effect on your life. This could include:

• Funeral and burial expenses, if you paid to lay your loved one to rest
• Loss of companionship, or the fact that your loved one is no longer physically present to provide comfort, care, and affection
• Any economic and non-economic damages that your loved one would have qualified to receive had they lived long enough to complete a legal action

How Facebook Hurts Users and Their Mental Health

Cautious and limited Facebook use can be a fun way to share your life and stay connected with friends and family. Unfortunately, Facebook has a history of encouraging users to stay on the platform for extended periods of time and engage in unhealthy (but, for them, profitable) behaviors by:

• Using algorithms to keep showing you the same types of content, even if it is harmful
• Making it easy to share images that show unrealistic, idealized bodies and lifestyles
• Allowing formal and informal advertising from sponsors and influencers that promotes and glorifies unhealthy behaviors
• Allowing inaccurate, insulting, and derogatory content in texts, videos, and comments

Children and teenagers are especially at risk for developing mental health issues or experiencing a mental health crisis. If you used Facebook for several hours a day while growing up, The Goldwater Law Firm wants to help you.

Taking on Facebook Can Be Challenging—But It Is Not Impossible

The idea of taking legal action against a large corporation might be daunting. You do not have to let its size and power stop you from pursuing justice. Our co-counsel can fight by your side every step of the way, from joining a mass tort to negotiating a settlement.

No matter where you live, we have connections in your area and can put you in touch with the right lawyers to handle your case against the social media platform.