Your reputation is everything. If someone has spread false and harmful statements about you—whether online, in the media, or in your community—you may have a defamation case. Defamation is a serious legal matter that can impact your personal life, career, and financial well-being.
What is Defamation?
Defamation occurs when someone makes a false statement that damages your reputation. It comes in two forms:
✅ Libel – Written or published false statements (social media, news articles, websites, emails, etc.).
✅ Slander – Spoken false statements (gossip, interviews, public speeches, etc.).
To prove defamation you must show:
✔ The statement was false – Truth is a complete defense against defamation.
✔ It was published or communicated to others – A third party must have heard or read the false statement.
✔ It caused harm – Damage to your reputation, career, or emotional well-being.
✔ The speaker was at fault – They acted negligently or with actual malice (if you’re a public figure).
Some statements are so harmful that you may not even need to prove damages. This is called defamation per se, which includes false claims that:
❌ Accuse you of a crime
❌ Imply you have a contagious disease
❌ Harm your business or professional reputation
❌ Suggest serious sexual misconduct
Online Defamation is on the Rise!
False reviews, social media smears, and damaging internet posts can ruin your reputation instantly. If someone has posted false and defamatory content about you, you may have a strong case for damages.
Contact Richard Washington today for a free consultation. He’ll guide you through the legal process, explain your options, and fight to secure the justice and compensation your family deserves.
There are no fees until your case is resolved—because your family’s recovery is what matters most.
Toll free at 1-800-988-0158.