Episode Summary: In this episode of The Millennial Lawyer Podcast, Attorney Mark Shirian reveals how insurance companies use private investigators to secretly monitor injury victims. From “Day in the Life” videos to social media surveillance, Mark explains what’s legal, what’s not, and how these tactics can affect your personal injury case. He also shares how to protect yourself, avoid being misrepresented on video, and why awareness is key to keeping your credibility intact.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to private investigator surveillance 01:00 – Why insurers hire investigators in injury cases 02:00 – What a “Day in the Life” video is and how it’s used 03:00 – How surveillance can hurt or help your case 04:00 – What’s legal when filming and recording sound 05:00 – How AI can manipulate surveillance footage 06:00 – Signs you might be under surveillance 07:00 – How to protect yourself from being misrepresented 08:00 – Using surveillance footage during litigation 09:00 – When insurers typically conduct surveillance 10:00 – Mark’s advice for clients: awareness and social media caution
About the Show: The Millennial Lawyer Podcast features Attorney Mark Shirian, a New York litigation attorney and founder of Mark David Shirian PC. Known for winning seven-figure results in personal injury, employment, and civil litigation, Mark breaks down real legal issues and offers practical advice for navigating complex cases.
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