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In today’s world, sharing your life on social media is second nature. Whether it’s posting photos, checking in at a location, or sharing updates, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are part of everyday life. But if you’ve been injured at work and are pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, social media can quickly become a problem. What seems like an innocent post can be used as evidence to question your case.

Improvement early on is great, but symptom resolution may be temporary. Hastily notifying the insurance adjuster or your doctor that you are 100% healed can create problems down the road.

Many of the women I meet do not ignore their injuries because they do not care. They ignored their pain because they were busy. They were caring for children, managing households, showing up for work, and holding everything together. Pain became something to manage quietly, something to work around, and something to push through.

When a mom gets injured at work, her first instinct is rarely, “I need to take care of myself.” More often, it is, “Who’s going to take care of everything else?”

Kimmel Carter Announces Emily L. Raisis as New Partner

Kimmel Carter Recognized as a 2026 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers

Edward B. Carter Honored with the 2025 Kimmel/Thynge ADR Award

Personal injury law is surrounded by myths that can lead to confusion, delay, or even loss of your rightful compensation.

Recognizing and treating secondary injuries in workers’ compensation claims is essential for effective recovery and determining appropriate compensation.