Instagram Mental Health Lawsuits and Social Media Addiction: Talk to an Experienced Minnesota Attorney
Can I sue Instagram for mental health harm in Minnesota? Am I eligible to receive compensation if I or my child was harmed by excessive Instagram use?
Currently, there are many significant Instagram addiction lawsuits and other social media addiction lawsuits in progress, with attorneys general from many states suing Meta, Instagram and Facebook’s parent company; Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is one of them.
If you (as a minor) or your child (while under age 18) has experienced these or other problems that you believe were caused by excessive Instagram use (in general, more than 3 hours per day), you may be entitled to compensation. Multiple factors will determine if you are eligible, so please talk to a Minnesota Instagram addiction lawyer about your case.
We can answer important questions like:
Can I sue Instagram for harming my teen’s mental health with its app?
Can I sue Instagram or Meta for emotional distress?
How much is the typical payout for victims of Instagram addiction?
What are the criteria to be part of the Instagram class action lawsuit?
Minneapolis attorney for Instagram mental health lawsuits
At Great Plains Injury Law in Minneapolis, we are highly experienced at taking on powerful insurance companies, corporations, educational districts, municipalities and other entities on behalf of our clients who have suffered harm. The initial consultation is free and absolutely confidential.
How do I join a lawsuit against Meta for damage to my teen or child from Instagram use?
Meta is being sued in many arenas for the design and ongoing promotion of addictive features that deliberately ensnared minors into compulsive use of its products. Addictive use has allegedly caused serious mental health problems like severe anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders in many thousands of children and young adults as a result of their use of the platforms as adolescents. The parent companies of TikTok, SnapChat and YouTube are also the subject of numerous lawsuits.
It can be helpful to seek legal advice if you are searching for answers to questions such as:
What can I do if I believe my child’s Instagram use caused body dysmorphia or an eating disorder?
Can habitual Instagram use really cause self-harm and suicidal ideation in teens?
Do I need documentation of my child’s treatment for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harmful behaviors or an eating disorder?
Does it help my case that my child has been in therapy and/or using medication for treatment of problems related to social media addiction?
Can I sue Meta if I’m an adult but my mental health was damaged by Instagram use as a teen?
Mental health problems and teen social media use in Minnesota: Get the answers you need
Every situation is different, and you know more than anyone about the harm that you or your child has experienced as a result of social media use. Please contact us if you believe you have a case related to mental health problems caused by or exacerbated by Instagram use.
Does Instagram deliberately engineer its algorithms to addict kids?
For years, millions of parents have expressed concern about the amount of time their teens and preteens spend on social media phone apps. But only recently has evidence become more publicly known that the makers of these apps have gone to great lengths to build and refine algorithms that purposefully, scientifically keep kids checking their phones at all hours, even at school — and that these companies continued to do so despite knowing that excessive use of their apps can cause serious mental health problems. And all this for the sake of profit.
Committed to helping victims and their families in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and beyond
Minneapolis social media addiction attorney Patrick R. Burns has a long history of advocating for the rights and interests of victims hurt by the negligence and wrong actions of others. This includes many cases involving children adversely impacted by schools, coaches, teachers and others who abused their power or failed to stop perpetrators, as well as cases involving injuries and fatalities from defective and dangerous products. He is also a parent who understands the challenges of raising kids in a society where huge technology companies wield outsized influence over young people. Equipped with more than 25 years of experience as a lawyer, Patrick is licensed to practice in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.