The Official Legal Partner of AddictionHelp.com
Did social media harm your child?
If your child’s use of TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, or YouTube became hard to control and was followed by depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, self-harm, or other serious harm, your family may have legal options. Find out in about two minutes.
- Nationwide review
- No fee unless you recover
- Parents can start for their child
Looking into something that happened to you? You can start a review too.
Cases are handled by Simmons Hanly Conroy and participating co-counsel. AddictionHelp.com is not a law firm.
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Why families are asking questions
Courts are taking these claims seriously.
March 2026 Jury finding
A jury found Meta and YouTube negligent
August 2026 Court order
A court ordered a substantial award involving Facebook and Instagram
August 2026 Broader action
Meta settled with 51 attorneys general over youth safety
These outcomes involve other claimants and do not predict the result of any individual case.
Could this apply to your family?
Start with what happened — not whether you know the legal answer.
You do not need to know whether your child was “legally addicted” to social media or whether you already have enough evidence for a case. That is what the review is for. A review may be worth starting if:
- Your child began using TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, or YouTube while young.
- Their use became difficult to control or caused serious conflict when they tried to stop.
- Depression, anxiety, self-harm, an eating disorder, suicidal thoughts, body-image problems, bullying, sexual exploitation, or another serious problem followed during that period.
- They received therapy, medication, school support, emergency care, inpatient treatment, or another form of help.
- You have records — or you are not sure what records still exist.
- You are now an adult looking into harm that happened when you were younger.
You do not need to figure out whether you qualify by yourself.
If the story sounds familiar, start the review. The legal team can tell you whether they need more information.
Don’t have all the records?
That’s okay. Many families don’t know what records still exist. Therapy, medical, school, or other records may help later, but you don’t need to gather everything before starting a review.
Why AddictionHelp.com is here
Recovery and accountability can exist at the same time.
Treatment helps someone move forward. It doesn’t answer every question about how they got there.
If a product was designed in a way that contributed to serious harm, families deserve the chance to ask whether the company behind it should be accountable.
That’s why we’re proud to help families reach attorneys willing to ask that question.
Why we partnered with Simmons Hanly Conroy
Taking on a major technology company requires more than accepting an online form. It requires attorneys with the resources and experience to build serious cases and stay with them.
The firm has spent decades representing people in complex litigation against large companies. If the legal team believes your family may have a case, they can explain the options, what would be required, and what happens next.
Your first step is simply a review. You are not committing to a lawsuit by filling out this form.
1. You Submit the Form
About two minutes. No cost, no obligation.
2. A Case Manager Calls You
Usually within 24 hours. They ask what happened and what records exist. They are not attorneys, and this is not a commitment.
3. Simmons Hanly Conroy Reviews at No Cost
The firm works on contingency — no upfront fees, and payment only if you recover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cost anything to have my case reviewed?
No. There is no charge to submit the form or have the legal team review the information. If the firm accepts a case, it may be handled on a contingency-fee basis. The firm should explain the exact agreement before you decide whether to proceed.
My child is still a minor. Can I start the review?
Yes. A parent or legal guardian can start the review and explain what happened. The attorneys can then tell you whether a claim may be available and who would need to be involved.
Does my child need a formal diagnosis?
Not necessarily. Therapy, medication, emergency care, school intervention, treatment records, or other documentation may be relevant even if there was not one formal diagnosis.
What if we do not have records?
You can still start. Many families are unsure what records exist or where they are. Tell the legal team what you remember. Relevant information may exist in therapy notes, prescriptions, medical or hospital records, school counselor contact, attendance records, messages, or platform reports.
How long do we have?
Filing deadlines depend on the facts and the law that applies. Some deadlines can be short. If you are wondering whether too much time has passed, ask rather than trying to calculate the deadline yourself.
Will the social media companies know that I filled this out?
Submitting a case-review form is not the same thing as filing a public lawsuit. What may be disclosed later depends on whether a case proceeds and what the legal process requires. The law firm can explain that before you decide whether to move forward.
Do we have to go to court?
Not necessarily. What happens depends on the case. If the firm offers representation, the attorneys should explain the possible paths before you decide whether to proceed.