In this episode of Unseen Impact, Rory and Kerrie dive into a shocking hypothetical: discovering your child’s face at a makeup counter, used in advertising without consent. What feels like a proud moment quickly turns into a personal violation, raising important questions about the use of likeness, image rights, and the power imbalance between everyday people and massive corporations.

From real-life stories of unauthorized photo use to the legal protections that exist (and why they matter), this conversation sheds light on what you can do if your image is used without your approval.

Whether you’re an aspiring model, a parent, or just someone who posts photos online, this episode will change the way you think about ownership, consent,and control over your personal image.

** Learn what “use of likeness” means

** Find out when you should call an attorney

** Discover why even small cases can lead to big consequences

** Don’t miss this powerful discussion on personal rights in the digital age.

** Subscribe for more episodes of Unseen Impact where we uncover the unseen stories behind personal injury, trauma, and life’s toughest moments

In this episode of Unseen Impact, Rory and Kerrie dive into a shocking&nbsp;hypothetical: discovering your child&rsquo;s face at a makeup counter, used in&nbsp;advertising without consent. What feels like a proud moment quickly&nbsp;turns into a personal violation, raising important questions about the&nbsp;use of likeness, image rights, and the power imbalance between&nbsp;everyday people and massive corporations.
From real-life stories of unauthorized photo use to the legal protections&nbsp;that exist (and why they matter), this conversation sheds light on what&nbsp;you can do if your image is used without your approval.
Whether you&rsquo;re an aspiring model, a parent, or just someone who posts photos online,&nbsp;this episode will change the way you think about ownership, consent,and control over your personal image.
** Learn what &ldquo;use of likeness&rdquo; means
** Find out when you should call&nbsp;an attorney
** Discover why even small cases can lead to big&nbsp;consequences
** Don&rsquo;t miss this powerful discussion on personal rights in the digital&nbsp;age.
** Subscribe for more episodes of Unseen Impact where we uncover&nbsp;the unseen stories behind personal injury, trauma, and life&rsquo;s toughest&nbsp;moments

Rory Pendergast, Lead Attorney at Rory Law, discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries in "The Unseen Impact"  

Unseen Impact with Rory Pendergast explores the ripple effects of personal injury cases, shedding light on the hidden ways accidents, negligence, and injustice shape lives and explores the economic, physical, and emotional damages endured.

Each episode features mental health, physical injury, and industry professionals to examine the widespread effects of various injuries on individuals, families, and communities. 

Rory Pendergast, a California-based attorney originally from Montana, hosts a show where he discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries. He advocates in court on behalf of victims of revenge pornography (non-consensual pornography), physical and mental injury, and property destruction.

<a href="https://rorylaw.com/">Rory Pendergast</a>, Lead Attorney at Rory Law, discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries in "The Unseen Impact"&nbsp;&nbsp;
Unseen Impact with Rory Pendergast explores the ripple effects of personal injury cases, shedding light on the hidden ways accidents, negligence, and injustice shape lives and explores the economic, physical, and emotional damages endured.
Each episode features mental health, physical injury, and industry professionals to examine the widespread effects of various injuries on individuals, families, and communities.&nbsp;
Rory Pendergast, a California-based attorney originally from Montana, hosts a show where he discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries. He advocates in court on behalf of victims of revenge pornography (non-consensual pornography), physical and mental injury, and property destruction.

Unseen Impact 

Unseen Impact is a podcast that looks beyond legal headlines to explore how personal injury truly affects people’s lives. Hosted by Rory Pendergast—a legal marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the justice space—the show examines the real-world consequences of accidents, negligence, and systemic failures. Each episode features conversations with professionals in mental health, physical rehabilitation, and law—as well as those with lived experience—to shed light on the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of personal injury. Rory brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens to each interview, creating space for guests to share insights that help educate, humanize, and advocate.

Unseen Impact is a podcast that looks beyond legal headlines to explore how personal injury truly affects people&rsquo;s lives. Hosted by Rory Pendergast&mdash;a legal marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the justice space&mdash;the show examines the real-world consequences of accidents, negligence, and systemic failures. Each episode features conversations with professionals in mental health, physical rehabilitation, and law&mdash;as well as those with lived experience&mdash;to shed light on the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of personal injury. Rory brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens to each interview, creating space for guests to share insights that help educate, humanize, and advocate.

The Hidden Cost of Unauthorized Photos

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