If your child attempted suicide and/or died by suicide after using social media platforms, you may be entitled to compensation from a social media teen suicide lawsuit case or settlement claim.
A team of product injury lawyers and class action attorneys is investigating potential lawsuit and settlement cases of parents and families who claim their children or teens attempted suicide and/or died by suicide after becoming addicted to using social media platforms.
Suicide is death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die. A suicide attempt is when someone harms themselves with intent to end their life but do not die as a result of their actions. Suicidal ideation is when one thinks about, considers, or plans suicide.
Sadly, suicide has become a leading cause of death amongst youths. According to a 2021 joint declaration by the American Academy of Pediatrics and others, rates of suicide steadily rose between 2010 and 2020 and by 2018 suicide was the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10–24. The CDC reported that there were more than 13,500 suicide deaths involving youths aged 10-24 in 2021-2022.
Unfortunately, teen suicide may be linked to social media use. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychological Science found that adolescents who spent more time on social media were more likely to report mental health issues and that since 2010 adolescents have spent more time on social media which may account for increases in suicide.
Social Media Teen Suicide Lawsuits & Settlements
Social media teen suicide lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims involving children who, after becoming addicted to social media, suffered suicide-related injury or death:
- Suicide
- Suicide attempt
- Suicidal ideation
- Self-harm
- Other mental health issues
- Other social media injury lawsuits
A report from the CDC that looked at suicidal behaviors of high school students found that 10 percent of students reported having tried to kill themselves, 18 percent reported having made a suicide plan, and 22 percent reported that they seriously considered attempting suicide.
According to a study published in JAMA, from 2011 to 2020, the percentage of visits to hospital emergency rooms for mental health–related reasons approximately doubled and suicide-related visits increased 5-fold, encompassing nearly 5% of all pediatric ED visits.
Warning Signs of Teen Suicide Risk
Potential warning signs of children at risk of suicide can include:
- Talking about wanting to die
- Talking about killing or hurting themselves
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Talking about having no reason to live
- Feeling trapped
- Feeling hopeless
- Feeling sad
- Feeling anxious
- Feeling agitated or full of rage
- Feeling isolated
- Feeling emotional or physical pain
- Searching online or elsewhere for suicide methods
- Researching ways to die
- Researching about death by firearm, suffocation or poisoning
- Making a suicide plan
- Withdrawing from family or friends
- Saying goodbye to people
- Giving important stuff away
- Taking dangerous risks
- Displaying extreme mood swings
- Increased use of alcohol
- Increased use drugs
- Eating issues
- Sleeping issues
- Other suicide warning signs
Sometimes, however, there may be no warning signs of possible suicidal thoughts, feeling, or behavior. And, while some families may experience years of hospitalization, treatments and medications with their child, others may not experience any. Yet, one thing is certain: losing a child to suicide is a devastating event for families and loved ones.
Time Is Limited To File A Social Media Suicide Case
Deadlines known as statutes of limitation and statutes of repose may limit the time that families have to file a lawsuit to try to recover compensation for suicide-related injury or death potentially caused by social media use.
This means that if a social media teen suicide lawsuit case is not filed before the applicable deadline or limitations period, the claimant may be barred from ever pursuing litigation or taking legal action regarding the social media suicide injury claim. That is why it is important to connect with a social media suicide injury lawyer or attorney as soon as possible.
If your child attempted suicide or died by suicide after becoming addicted to social media, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a social media teen suicide lawsuit or settlement. Contact an injury lawyer to request a free case review.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications from a product/service, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation. If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, we also urge you to contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or Text TALK to 741741.
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