The Social Media Victims Law Center

Representing Families Whose Kids Have Been Harmed by Social Media

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS

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Every dot on this map represents a story—families who have faced heartbreak, isolation, or pain due to the impact of social media. You are not alone in this. This serves as a reminder of just how widespread these struggles are, and we understand. We are committed to standing with you in these challenging times.  Please contact us for a free case review.

LEADERS IN SOCIAL MEDIA LITIGATION

The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC) works to hold social media companies legally accountable for the harm they inflict on vulnerable users. SMVLC seeks to apply principles of product liability to force social media companies to elevate consumer safety to the forefront of their economic analysis and design safer platforms that protect users from foreseeable harm.

ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA LAWSUITS

Learn More About Active Social Media Addiction Ligitation

SMVLC Announcements & Press Releases

Can Parents Sue Instagram On Behalf of Their Child or Teen?

Mom Sues AI Chatbot Character.AI in Federal Lawsuit After Sons Death

SMVLC Mentioned in New Yorker Article on Social Media Fueling the Teen-Suicide Crisis

Vermont Phone-Free Schools & National Advocates Call On Congress to Require Warning Labels on Social Media Products

Parents Speak Out Against KOSA After Big Tech Guts Bill

SOCIAL MEDIA VICTIMS LAW CENTER IN THE NEWS

How dark web hate groups groom kids for offline violence - The Fifth Estate

Matthew Bergman weighs in on how the law needs to adapt to hold social media platforms such as Discord and other social media platforms accountable for facilitating the spread of violence online, which translates into violent acts in real life.

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

Part of our mission is to educate parents and caregivers about the dangers of social media. Visit our resources for parents section for guides to each social media platform, how-to guides with helpful information on recognizing warning signs of harm, a social media addiction quiz, and other educational resources.