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Were You Harmed by Excessive Social Media Use as a Teen?

*ONLY ACCEPTING CASES WHERE THE INJURED PERSON IS 25 YEARS OR YOUNGER*

Bernstein Liebhard LLP is investigating legal claims on behalf of young people who suffered serious mental health or physical injuries linked to excessive social media use before the age of 18.

If you or a loved one experienced documented mental health harm, an eating disorder, self-harm, or suicidal ideation after prolonged use of platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or Snapchat, you may be eligible to speak with our legal team.

You may qualify if all or most of the following apply:

• You used social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, Snapchat 3+ hours per day
• You used these platforms between the ages of 8 and 18
• You are currently 25 years old or younger
• You experienced serious harm that social media caused or substantially contributed to
• You received medical or mental health treatment, or are actively seeking treatment for recent harm

To see if you qualify for compensation, please contact our office today at (347) 394-5353

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Social media platforms are designed to maximize engagement — particularly among young users. For some individuals, excessive exposure during childhood and adolescence has been associated with serious and lasting harm.

We are currently reviewing claims involving:

• Excessive daily social media use before age 18
• Documented mental health or physical injuries
• Medical or mental health treatment related to those injuries

This investigation focuses only on severe, verifiable harm. Not all social media users qualify.

We are investigating claims involving the following injuries when linked to excessive social media use:

• Body dysmorphia
• Depression
• Severe anxiety
• Eating disorders
• Self-harm
• Suicidal ideation or attempts
• Wrongful death due to suicide

⚠️ Important: Claims involving eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, attempts, or death require evidence of medical or mental health treatment.

To pursue a claim, one of the following generally applies:

• You received treatment from a medical provider, therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or treatment facility
• OR
• If the harm occurred within the last three months, you are actively seeking professional treatment

This investigation focuses on verifiable injuries, not casual or temporary distress.

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Sandy A. Liebhard

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Sandy A. Liebhard is a 1988 graduate of Brooklyn Law School and since that time he has been successfully representing plaintiffs in complex litigations. Mr. Liebhard served on the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in In re Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation ($586 million recovery) and was involved in the In re Fannie Mae Securities Litigation, where a $153 million settlement received final approval.

Daniel C. Burke

Partner

Daniel C. Burke earned his bachelor’s degree in 1990 from the State University of New York at Albany (B.A., English/History), and earned his J.D. in 1993 from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of St. John’s Journal of Legal Commentary.

Ryan S. Sharp

Associate

Ryan S. Sharp received his bachelor’s degree in 2009 from SUNY Albany (Bachelor of Political Science). He received his J.D. in 2016 from Pace University School of Law. He was chosen to be part of the second inaugural class of the New York State Pro Bono Scholar Program in his last year at Pace University School of Law. Mr. Sharp has also been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers from 2018 to 2023.

Social Media Harm Claims was created by the attorneys at Bernstein Liebhard LLP to provide information about the growing litigation involving social media platforms and their alleged impact on the mental health of children, teenagers, and young adults. This resource offers educational content and updates on social media harm lawsuits involving platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. If you or a loved one suffered depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or other serious mental health injuries after extensive social media use during childhood or adolescence, Bernstein Liebhard LLP may be able to help you pursue compensation for your losses.

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