Did you know that more than 33% of private investigators offer background checks as a service? It is the second most offered service of P.I.’s!
When we work with you, all of our conversations and the information gathered is confidential and revealed only to you and those you designate in writing. The exception is for situations that the law requires us to divulge to the authorities.
Surveillance via videotape or photograph is the most used method to determine if a spouse or partner is being unfaithful. It can also be called domestic surveillance.
Trench coat PIs are hip and favored in the movies, but in reality, the long days of surveillance, often cooped up in a car, lends itself to comfortable clothes and shoes because the PI often works very long hours.
When should you hire a private investigator? If you’ve been involved in a collision and you were wrongfully declared to be at fault, an investigator can investigate the circumstances and compile evidence that may overturn that determination.
If you think you may need a private investigator for a fraud case, it’s best to start right away. As soon as you suspect that you might be the victim of fraud, start gathering any evidence you have. It’s often helpful for people to keep a journal that outlines anything they observe.
Challenging cases for a private investigator may require all of the stereotypical skills that PIs are known for- the gift for observation and listening well, and skills in using evidence gathering techniques- but today you can add computer research skills and high tech scientific evidence gathering.
Because I am fully licensed and credentialed, I am considered a credible witness and can offer expert testimony in court, strengthening your case in the event you go before the bar.
Private investigators should be fully insured in the event they are injured on someone’s property. This prevents the person who hired them from being liable for any injury or damage.
If you suspect your spouse is cheating, it’s wise to work with a private investigator. Among other things, the PI knows how to effectively conduct surveillance in a manner that’s also compatible with applicable federal and state laws.
What’s the T-Bone scam? It’s a staged auto accident that occurs when a driver waits until you’re moving through an intersection at a four-way stop. They accelerate and ram your car, then claim you failed to stop at the Stop sign.
Most of the work private investigators receive comes from insurance companies. They hire private investigators to make sure there is no fraud going on with claims.
Each year, as many as 37,000 people die in auto accidents in the US. An experienced private investigator compiles the detailed interviews, pictures and documentation you need to resolve insurance disputes and lawsuits.
Eugene Vidocq is considered to be one of the earliest practitioners of forensic science, was the first to make a plaster cast of shoe impressions, and had a patent on indelible ink.
There may be a case where your business is threatened with a law suit. How could a private investigator deal with this? Actually, some private investigators have a background in accounting and business, so they know the processes and steps to take to keep your business safe.
Nothing provides a better demonstration of someone breaking the law than a video. If you need proof that someone is acting in a way that has been prohibited then call upon the assistance of a licensed private investigator.
What’s the first rule when you hire a PI because you suspect adultery? Don’t tell anyone, even your closest friends and family, that you’ve taken this action because invariably someone will let the information slip.
In these tough economic times, police nationwide are cutting back on services. Many don't have enough officers to handle all missing person claims unless foul play is suspected. We have the expertise to handle missing person cases.
If your business is suffering loss of inventory due to employee theft, we can conduct discrete undercover investigations to locate those responsible. We will provide the information you need to stop the theft and prosecute if you desire.
Auto accident investigators visit the scene and investigate all vehicles involved in the collision. Photographs, measurements, eyewitness testimony, any video from the scene as well as legal depositions are collected.
Did you know a private investigator can help you win your child custody case? In fact, one of the most crucial pieces of the proverbial child custody puzzle is understanding or allowing a judge or jury to understand who, between your ex and yourself, is better equipped to be awarded full custody.
A PI specializing in auto accidents can be helpful if you’re the victim of a staged crash. The Drive Down maneuver occurs when you’re merging into traffic and a driver waves you ahead, accelerates, crashes into your car, then denies waving you forward.
Sometimes, private investigators work with lawyers to prepare case materials. This can help reduce billable hours on a job, which minimizes the cost of the job since lawyers’ hours are typically billed at a higher cost than private investigation.
Nearly every state now requires private investigators to be licensed. This helps ensure PIs are familiar with pertinent state and federal laws, and they understand how these laws affect the various types of investigations they conduct.
