Insurance Defense Attorney Services
Save Money and Avoid Costly Litigation for Your Clients
Trace Investigations assists insurance defense attorneys and claims administrators with the following questions:
“Can we prove the claimant is engaged in activities that are inconsistent with his or her alleged injuries?”
“We received a tip a former employee on Workers Comp payments is working a job off the books. What can we do to prove it?”
Whether asked by an employer, a claims administrator or by an insurance company’s defense counsel, these are key questions when signs of fraud are present, including injuries that are not supported by medical examination and other factors, such as an employee’s poor performance reviews. When red flags of fraud appear in a Workers Compensation case, in an insurance disability claim or in a personal injury case, it is best to initiate an investigation right away.
Conducting an investigation on the claimant and any witnesses to the alleged injury, looking for prior bad acts or collusion.
Conducting covert surveillance on a claimant;
Searching social media and other internet sites looking for claimant postings that indicate possible employment or other activities;
Canvasing a claimant’s neighborhood, when advised, looking for witnesses to the claimant’s lifestyle and ongoing activities.
The benefits of an investigation:
Proof: Video documentation that proves the claimant is engaged in physical activities inconsistent with his alleged injuries.
Save Money: The insurance company is in a position to demand withdrawal of the claim or offer a settlement favorable to the insurer’s interest.
Litigation Avoided: Costly litigation is avoided.
Claim Losses Recovered: Subrogation targets may be identified and investigated.
FAQs
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We will investigate any insurance claim where our client has seen indicators of fraud. Many of our insurance defense cases involve surveillance on a claimant whose alleged injuries are not supported by medical reports. We also investigate Workers’ Comp cases where an insurance company suspects the claimant is involved in other employment.
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That depends on a number of factors, such as where does the claimant reside and what kind of injuries are alleged. Sometimes one investigator, over a two or three day period, can establish a claimant’s daily patterns without any difficulty. Other times, we may need a two person surveillance team, due to challenging environmental factors.
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Some results can be reported in a simple phone call or email to the client, such as daily activity reports. Our investigators routinely correspond with clients during a case. We can forward video results in different digital media. At the conclusion of an investigation, we can provide a written report.
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Yes, when necessary. Our investigators are experienced in courtroom decorum. Many of the insurance defense cases we are involved in never get to trial. Often times, a claimant’s counsel will recommend their client withdraw an exaggerated claim after viewing a surveillance video.
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It depends. Most of our cases are billed by the hour plus expenses. Once we consult with the client about the nature of the case, we can set an initial budget. We understand resources may be limited for some cases and will work closely with our client to obtain favorable results. Some assignments can be worked on a flat fee arrangement, such as service of process and asset investigation. For new clients, we require a retainer arrangement.
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We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal and checks.
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You can always call our office from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (phone 812-334-8857). Our investigators have cell phone numbers and email addresses printed on their business cards and often communicate directly with clients during cases. You can also go to our contact page on this website and send us a message. If you have a legal matter you think an investigator can help you with, we want to hear from you.
Get in Touch
For assistance, please email use the contact form and we will get back to you within 24 hours. For immediate assistance, please call us at 812-334-8857.
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