Overview

• The Barber Law Firm compiled reported selfie-related deaths and injuries worldwide from March 2014 to May 2025, as summarized by the New York Post and German outlets.
• India accounts for the most incidents with 271 cases (214 deaths, 57 injuries), followed by the United States with 45 (37 deaths, 8 injuries) and Russia with 19 (18 deaths, 1 injury).
• Reporters highlight that many tragedies occur when people focus on poses or backdrops and overlook hazards, a risk noted as especially pronounced among young people.
• Kris Barber, the firm’s founder, warns that the pursuit of online recognition is costing lives and says the perfect photo is not worth the danger.
• Local responses include designated no-selfie zones and restrictions at high-risk sites, with examples such as Mumbai’s marked areas and Vernazza’s conditional selfie ban.