A car accident victim is suing Snapchat, placing blame on the social media app for injuries suffered in an automobile accident outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

According to news sources, Wentworth Maynard was merging onto a four lane highway when his car was struck by a car driven by 18-year-old Christal McGee who was allegedly speeding (in excess of 100 mph) and on her phone trying to use a Snapchat filter that records the speed of the moving vehicle.

McGee argued that she was, 'Just trying to get the car to 100 miles per hour to post it on Snapchat," Maynard's lawyers said.

Maynard, who spent five weeks in the hospital following the crash, claims he suffered traumatic brain injuries and now requires use of a wheelchair or walker, which preclude him from working or taking care of himself. Maynard is seeking unspecified damages to cover his medical bills.

"The issue really is about distracted teenage drivers," Maynard's lawyer told news sources. "It's about Snapchat encouraging teenagers to drive at fast speed for social status.

A Snapchat spokesperson says it discourages people from using its speed filter while driving with an in-app warning message.

—Sources:  cnn.money.com and usatoday.com