Frequently Asked Questions

The Meta agreement announced in August 2026 provides payments to states, not a claims program for individual families. We can review whether your family has a separate claim.

No. Most social media harm cases are individual lawsuits. Many are grouped together in federal court (MDL No. 3047) or California state court (JCCP No. 5255) so evidence can be shared, but each family’s claim is evaluated on its own facts.

Free initial review with no obligation. If we can accept your case, we will send you an agreement explaining the fees and expenses before you decide to hire us.

Possibly. Many people harmed as teens are now young adults who can bring a claim themselves. Filing deadlines depend on the state and the person’s age, so it is important to ask soon.

Yes. Each state sets its own filing deadline, called a statute of limitations, and the rules for minors and for wrongful death claims differ. Waiting can put a claim at risk. We can tell you which deadline may apply to your family.

Protecting your family’s privacy is a priority. We use the protections available in your court, such as initials for minors. Some court records may still be public; we will explain what to expect.

Yes, we review cases from families nationwide. Our attorneys are licensed in California. For families in other states, we may work with or refer you to attorneys licensed in your state, only with your written consent and without increasing your total fee.

No. Tell us what happened in your own words. If we take the case, we gather the records for you with your written authorization. Please do not send medical records, images or passwords through this website.

Account history, messages and usage data can be important evidence, so seek guidance before deleting them. Put safety first: report and block abusive contacts. Do not download or share sexual images of minors to gather evidence; ask NCMEC or law enforcement how to handle that material safely.

Safety comes before any legal case. If your child is in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988 at any hour. Sextortion and explicit images can be reported to NCMEC at report.cybertip.org or 1-800-843-5678.

Timing depends on the evidence, the court’s schedule and whether the case settles or goes to trial. We will explain the likely steps for your situation.

That depends entirely on the individual case and we cannot predict it. Claims of this kind generally seek compensation for medical and counseling expenses, the harm itself, and, in the most serious cases, losses connected to a child’s death. Outcomes in other cases do not guarantee or predict the result in yours.

Yes. Our intake team is bilingual and this entire website is available in Spanish.