Social Media Addiction

Social Media Addiction Lawyer in St. Bernard Parish

Helping you seek justice

What Is Social Media Addiction?

Social media addiction refers to the compulsive, excessive use of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube — to the point where it interferes with daily life, mental health, school or work performance, and relationships.

Unlike everyday scrolling, addiction involves:

Persistent inability to cut back despite negative consequences
Significant time spent on social platforms at the expense of real‐world functioning
Psychological harms like anxiety, depression, body image issues, attention problems, or disrupted sleep

Mental health professionals increasingly recognize that social media’s design — algorithms engineered to capture and retain attention — can create behavioral patterns similar to other recognized addictive disorders. Weitz & Luxenberg

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Why This Matters Legally

More people and families across the U.S. are stepping forward to hold major social media companies legally accountable for harm related to addictive platform design. Unlike typical personal disputes, these cases focus on whether companies knew their products could cause harm and failed to warn users or protect vulnerable populations like children and teens.

Recently:

Thousands of lawsuits have been consolidated in federal multi-district litigation, alleging that platforms were designed to be addictive and contributed to mental health issues among youth.
Reuters
Courts have allowed key claims to proceed, rejecting early dismissal arguments based on broad immunity protections.
King Law
States and families are pursuing claims involving anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and other serious harms tied to social media use.
Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP

Common Legal Claims in Social Media Addiction Cases

Depending on the facts of your situation, legal claims can include:

Negligence — alleging companies failed to take reasonable steps to warn or protect users
Failure to Warn — claiming platforms knew, or should have known, about addictive risks and didn’t disclose them
Unfair or Deceptive Practices — arguing that algorithms and features were intentionally designed to hook users, especially minors
Consumer Protection Violations — bringing claims under state and federal consumer protection laws

Each case is fact-specific, and a skilled attorney will evaluate whether the evidence supports your legal claims.
Goldwater Law Firm

How We Can Help

If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to compulsive or addictive social media use, you may be entitled to compensation for medical and mental health treatment, therapy costs, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, and other related damages. At The Law Offices of Dan A. Robin, Jr., our personal injury team can help you understand your legal options and what to expect throughout your case. We are committed to holding large corporations accountable and helping clients pursue the compensation they need to move forward. With thousands of cases handled and millions of dollars recovered for our clients, our firm is prepared to fight for a favorable outcome on your behalf.

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