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September 09, 2024
Can you file a social media challenge injury lawsuit?
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The expert legal team at Pond Lehocky Giordano is currently investigating cases on behalf of parents of children and teenagers who have been injured – at times, fatally – due to social media challenges and trends.
Dangerous social media challenges have been around for years. As the algorithms that power social media become more and more finely-tuned, however, they have become incredibly effective at reaching countless young people through their mobile devices. In August 2024, an appeals court in Pennsylvania revived a lawsuit filed by the mother of a 10-year-old girl who died after attempting a viral “blackout challenge” – a trend she discovered through videos promoted to her by TikTok.
If your child was severely or fatally injured due to participation in a social media challenge, you may be entitled to compensation. For a free legal consultation, call our team at 1-800-568-7500 or contact Pond Lehocky Giordano online today.
Social Media Challenges Endanger Young Lives
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the blackout challenge – also known as “the choking game” – was directly linked to the deaths of at least 82 youth when it first rose into prominence in 2008. The trend emerged again on TikTok in 2021. Some prominent examples of other dangerous challenges have included the following:
- Chroming Challenge
- Tide-Pods Challenge
- Fire Mirror Challenge
- One Chip Challenge
- Orbeez Shooting Challenge
- Milk Crate Challenge
- Penny Challenge
- Benadryl Challenge
- Skull Breaker Challenge
- Dry Scoop Challenge
- Nyquil Chicken Challenge
- Fax Wax Challenge
- Nutmeg Challenge
- Gorilla Glue Challenge
- Kiki Challenge
- Salt and Ice Challenge
The developing minds of young social media users make them uniquely vulnerable to the harmful influence of such platforms.
Contact Pond Lehocky Giordano Today
If your child was severely or fatally injured due to participation in a social media challenge, your family deserves justice. Our team of experienced attorneys is here to help you navigate the legal process and seek compensation. For a free legal consultation, call our team at 1-800-568-7500 or contact Pond Lehocky Giordano online today.
