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 the CDC, there were more than 13,500 suicide deaths involving youths aged 10-24 in 2021-2022. Many countless other youths have considered and/or attempted suicide.
Social Media Teen Suicide Lawsuit: Overview
- What Is The Social Media Teen Suicide Lawsuit About?
- What Is Suicide?
- Who May Qualify For a Social Media Suicide Lawsuit or Settlement?
- Has Teen Suicide Become More Prevalent?
- What Are Possible Warning Signs of Teen Suicide Risk?
- Can Excessive Social Media Use Lead to Suicide or Suicidal Behaviors?
- Who Might Recover Compensation From A Social Media Suicide Lawsuit?
- Is There A Deadline To File a Social Media Suicide Lawsuit?
- Request A Free Case Review From A Social Media Injury Lawyer
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
If your child attempted suicide and/or died by suicide and you think it might be due to excessive social media use, you may qualify to recover money from a social media suicide lawsuit or settlement case.
Teen Suicide Cases Are On The Rise
The number of suicide cases involving youths has increased in recent years. 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.
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.
A report from the CDC that looked at suicidal behaviors of high school students found that about 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.
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.
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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