If you have a blog solely for personal use, it makes sense to use it as a platform of venting and sharing with friends and family. Even if your blog is public, you probably only communicate with a few people. However, this can get you in trouble if there are legal issues looming. It’s best to avoid any discussion at all of accidents or allegedly illegal activities you’re a victim of, since it may come back to bite you.
For example, it’s perfectly logical that you’d want to blog about a birthing injury your child endured in order to get support. Online groups can be very comforting, and you might even be able to connect with a parent who faced a similar situation. However, if you’d ever consider suing a doctor or hospital for causing that injury, your blog may be used by the defense. A great lawyer will steer you away from public, written descriptions of the incident. [Read more…]
Originally posted on October 2, 2014 @ 3:52 am