Personal Injury Investigation

A personal injury investigation is a very common type of case for private investigators and insurance investigators alike. Personal injury lawsuits are big business in the US and may other parts of the world, necessitating quality investigations of all claims prior to trial.

What is a Personal Injury Investigation?

Personal injuries can happen through countless different occurrences. Car accidents, slip and fall accidents, work accidents, medical malpractice, sports accidents and other sources of bodily injury can all result in an investigation. Insurance companies often look into accidents using SIU agents or private detectives, to insure that the claim is legitimate and injuries suffered are real. Additionally, even when a claim is valid, there is often the question of who is liable for damages, should any be awarded by a court of law... Injury investigations help to fill in the missing information in a legal case or claim, and are a crucial facet of the insurance industry.

Injury Investigation Details

Most personal injury investigators will use various tactics to complete their case assignments. They will almost always document the accident scene using photos, video or both. They will locate potential witnesses to the injurious events, including interviewing law enforcement and medical personnel involved in emergency services response. The investigator will check into liabilities based on location and insurance coverage to make sure legal claims are directed against the proper entity. Investigators will also review medical records, checking for any inconsistencies in the incident account or treatments provided.

Should the case seem suspicious, professional investigators may be assigned to perform surveillance on the claimant, making sure that they are not lying about or exaggerating their present physical condition and/or limitations.

Personal Injury Investigation Advice

This type of investigation assignment is my personal specialty and makes up a large percentage of my experience in the field of detective work. The insurance industry is constantly bombarded with claims from all sides and it is the job of qualified investigators to help defend these claims and ascertain blame fairly. I work closely with attorneys in coordinating trial preparation work and doing everything possible to avoid paying out awards to claimants who may be participating in any form of insurance fraud… Remember, even mild exaggeration of an injury is fraudulent and costs us all dearly every year, in terms of increased insurance premiums and a clogged and horribly backlogged legal system…

To understand the importance of personal injury investigators within the legal system, contact your insurance carrier or speak to a knowledgeable professional investigator directly.

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