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Pembroke Pines Social Media Addiction Lawsuit | CHG

Looking for a social media addiction lawsuit Pembroke Pines families can understand? This page explains it in plain language, from what these claims allege to what to do next. Parents often ask one question first: could social media have played a part in my child’s suffering? The lawsuits raise that question. They are allegations, not proven facts, and this page treats them that way.

What Is a Social Media Addiction Lawsuit and Who Is It For?

A social media addiction lawsuit alleges that social media platforms were designed to be addictive and that this design contributed to serious mental-health harm in children and teens. It is written for parents and guardians of a child or teen who has suffered serious harm and who believes heavy social media use may be connected.

The harms these lawsuits describe include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide attempts. The U.S. Surgeon General’s youth social media report describes an observed association between heavy use and higher risks of depression and anxiety. The CDC adolescent mental health information covers how often U.S. teens face poor mental health. An association alone does not prove cause, and courts would need to weigh that gap.

If your child is in crisis, call or text 988 now. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) is reached by calling or texting 988. Follow your child’s doctors and care team for all medical decisions.

What Do These Claims Cover and What Can Families Seek?

Families may seek compensation for losses tied to a child’s harm, such as treatment costs and the effect on daily life. Which losses can be claimed depends on each family’s facts. Common categories include:

• Counseling, therapy, psychiatric visits, and medication
• Hospital stays and other medical care
• Lost school time and changes to school support
• The effect on the child’s daily life and the whole family

The lawsuits name social media companies as defendants. These are claims, and they are contested in court.

Florida law divides responsibility by percentage, and the statute has exceptions. In a negligence action under Fla. Stat. § 768.81, a court generally enters judgment against each liable party based on that party’s percentage of fault, and under § 768.81(6), as amended in 2023, a claimant found more than 50% at fault generally cannot recover. The section does not apply to some claims, such as those based on an intentional tort. The firm can review your family’s situation. It may refer the matter to another law firm or handle it together with one.

What Should Parents Gather Before the First Call?

Gather the records below before your consultation, but don’t wait too long to make the call. Bring what you have, even if the list is incomplete.

• Child’s basics: full name, date of birth, and when the child started and stopped using each platform.
• Medical and mental-health records: diagnosis letters, treatment notes, discharge papers, medication lists, and provider contact details.
• School records: counselor notes, attendance changes, and any support plan documents.
• Platform evidence: screenshots of account activity or built-in screen-time reports.
• A timeline: a written log of changes in mood, sleep, eating, and behavior, with dates.
• Bills: receipts and insurance explanation-of-benefits statements for treatment and counseling.

Keep devices and accounts as they are. Talk with a lawyer before you delete messages, posts, or accounts, because those records may matter later.

How Does the Free Consultation Work?

The first step is a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue. You share the facts and records you have, and the firm explains your options.

1. Contact us. Reach out for a free, confidential first consultation.
2. Share the facts. Walk through your child’s story and the records you gathered.
3. Review the options. The firm explains whether it can take the matter or refer it to another firm.
4. Plan next steps. The firm explains what comes next. Timelines vary with the facts and the court schedule.

CHG charges no attorney’s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.

Deadlines matter. Florida sets time limits for filing suit, and the limit that applies depends on the type of claim and the facts of the case. The general filing limits are in § 95.11, and those limits can be short. Contact the firm promptly rather than wait.

Where Do Court Developments Stand for These Cases?

Court developments change over time, and a ruling or settlement in one case does not automatically include another family.

Settlements and rulings can change. No one can promise that your family will be included in a settlement or receive any amount.

CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is not lead counsel in any federal proceeding. These matters may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm.

Why Work With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for Pembroke Pines Families?

CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm with a Coral Gables office. It serves families across Florida, including Broward County communities such as Pembroke Pines.

Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is a Florida Bar-admitted lawyer. Our team, including support staff, handles intake and records review, and our lawyers work with each family on the facts of its case.

The firm focuses on personal injury matters of every severity. These range from car accidents and slip-and-fall claims to catastrophic injury, truck accidents, and mass-tort matters. The firm also publishes educational content in English and Spanish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the questions parents ask most often are below.

Talk With Our Team About Your Child’s Situation

If your teen has struggled with depression, anxiety, or self-harm after heavy social media use, you don’t have to work out the next step alone. Our team can review what you have and explain whether your family may have a claim.

If your child is in crisis, call or text 988 now. When you’re ready, contact our team for a free consultation at our Coral Gables office, and bring the records listed above.