New evidence is emerging to suggest that social media companies including Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Snapchat, Tik Tok, and others, use deceptive practices to target and hook adolescents to their products. This in turn causes addictive behaviors resulting in youth with mental health issues.
There is an increase in prevalence of anxiety disorders, depression, instances of self-harm or suicidal ideation, eating disorders, and other mental illnesses.
These issues directly coincide with the rapid rate of social media usage amongst children and young adults. Social media companies use algorithms and data collection specifically designed to hook users, and to promote images and messaging encouraging unhealthy and potentially dangerous behaviors, as well as averting the use of parental controls.
Neinstein LLP is investigating claims on behalf of Canadians who have suffered psychological harm and mental illness linked to these practices. Our goal is to:
We believe the companies responsible for this mental health epidemic should be held accountable for the undue harm caused by their actions.
If you, your child, or any loved one has experienced serious harm from social media usage, we want to hear from you. You may reach out to us confidentially by email at socialmediaclaims@neinstein.com.
In your email, please provide the following information:
At this stage, we are investigating claims against the mainstream social media companies. If your experience falls within the scope of our investigation and you have provided us with a brief summary of your situation, we will reach out to you to discuss further steps.
We will not charge you unless your case is successful.
A personal injury lawyer will provide their client with support, get them access to the medical attention they need and make sure that they are properly compensated, their bills are taken care of, their families looked after, and that they can eventually resume some sort of normal life.
We understand that people who are dealing with a serious injury or adverse outcome can be under a great deal of financial pressure, especially if their condition is affecting their ability to work or requires significant care costs. We are willing to act for seriously injured persons or their families on a contingency basis, which means we will be paid on a percentage of recovery basis when your case is settled or once a verdict is obtained at trial. The percentage rate will vary based on the situation, but you will not pay our legal fees during the litigation. We are only paid if we are successful. We will go through all of this information with you in detail before we start working on your case.
There is no set timeframe and complex cases can take years to properly prepare for trial. We believe that an early and thorough investigation of all potential claims is the best way of ensuring that your case can be pursued as quickly and efficiently as possible. We will always do our best to move your case forward as quickly as possible.
We are confident our proven strategy can assist you in obtaining your proper and rightful accident benefits. Toronto-based and serving all of Ontario, Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers pursues your personal injury claim at no upfront or hourly cost to you, and there are no fees until your case is successfully resolved.
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2020 was a difficult year for most, but during these unprecedented times, we came out stronger together.
When people are injured, most often they are unable to work and during these times, cash flow can become an enormous burden on the victim and their families. We recognize that our clients are suffering and are under enormous financial stress.
That is why we use the contingency fee arrangement. Under this arrangement, the client is not required to pay any fees or expenses unless the case is successful. If the client does not recover any monies from the lawsuit, there will be no legal fees.
Our Social Media Lawsuit lawyers have been representing seriously injured accident victims for more than 50 years. With experience in all areas of Ontario personal injury and medical malpractice law, our goal is to ensure that Ontario's most vulnerable residents get the representation they deserve.
Greg Neinstein
Personal Injury Lawyer
Greg is the Managing Partner at Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers.
Greg Neinstein
Jeffrey Neinstein
Personal Injury Lawyer
Jeff is a Partner and the Head of the Personal Injury Group at Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers.
Jeffrey Neinstein