Posting pictures of himself , partying and drinking, on social networking sites Facebook and Myspace has cost an injured worker in Arkansas a compensation claim.
Zackery Clement suffered a hernia in March of 2009 during an accident at work.
Although he was compensated for medical expenses and reportedly received temporary total-disability benefits for more than a year, Clement was seeking an extension of benefits following three surgeries resulting from his injury , according to media reports.
But the Arkansas Court of Appeals treated as evidence pictures on Facebook and Myspace, showing Clement "drinking and partying", submitted by his former employer and insurance company , turning down Clement’s appeal for an extension of the benefits.
Even as Celement’s counsel reportedly argued that the photos were unrelated to medical treatment since having a hernia wouldn't prevent someone from drinking, the Judge David Glover said the photos questioned Clement's credibility.
"We find no abuse of discretion in the allowance of the photographs," he said.