My child was catastrophically injured at school in Georgia. Does social media advice still apply?

My child was catastrophically injured at school in Georgia. Does social media advice still apply?

Yes, and it applies to both parents and the injured minor. In school injury cases, which may involve claims under O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1000 et seq. and constitutional theories if the school is a public institution (see the Georgia Department of Education), social media posts by parents expressing anger at the school, describing the incident, or posting photos of the child’s injuries can seriously compromise the case. Ante litem notice requirements under O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5 (for municipalities) and O.C.G.A. § 50-21-26 (for state entities) impose strict deadlines that must be met before suit can be filed. Contact Haug Barron Law Group immediately if your child was injured at school in Georgia.