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How do Private Investigators Use Surveillance?

One common misconception about private investigators is that they use surveillance to monitor people in private spaces. For example, some might imagine them staking out an individual’s home. This is inaccurate, however, private investigators are not part of law enforcement (whether they have had previous experience in this field or

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Why Perform a Background Check on Your Witness?

A witness can make all the difference in a given case. They can turn the tide and therefore are very important to the integrity of a case. That is to say, it is just as important to perform background checks on them. This is to make sure they are reliable.

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Expert Witness Roles in Court

What is an expert witness? An expert witness is a person who judges accept as an expert, deeming their opinion an expert suggestion. They have acquired this expertise usually via their education, training, skills, certification, and experience in their profession. Therefore, a judge may consider their opinion on certain evidence

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Medical Malpractice Cases and Private Investgiation

Medical malpractice cases are intricate legal battles where the assistance of skilled professionals is paramount. Private investigators (PIs) stand at the forefront, playing a pivotal role in assisting attorneys as they navigate these complex claims. In this article, we’ll delve into how PIs contribute to medical malpractice cases. This sheds

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How Private Investigators Serve Papers

Private Investigators provide evidence of service in order to serve papers and satisfy a court. Additionally, they ensure that it’s done according to the law. It takes an expertly trained professional to serve said documents. As well as, also to find a relevant individual who needs serving for a given

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Insurance Fraud Investigations

Insurance fraud is a pervasive crime in society, and its occurrence is growing. In the United States in particular there are more and more cases of insurance fraud. It is a serious problem that, as discussed in our previous article, has a serious impact on business and citizens. In this

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Can Private Investigators Perform Pre-Employment Background Checks?

First of all, let’s address what a pre-employment background check is and what it might be helpful for. It’s important to note the difference between a standard previous employment check and a pre-employment background check. The gist of a pre-employment background check is that it reveals the subject’s activities during

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Witness Interviews in Court

As a private investigator, conducting witness interviews is a crucial part of the investigative process. The information gathered from witness interviews can make or break a case, which is why it’s important to know how to conduct them properly. In this article, we will discuss how private investigators conduct interviews

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Rules for an Expert Witness in New York

Before we get into what an expert can and can’t do, we should define what an expert witness is. What it is they do exactly. Their primary function entails providing an independent expert opinion based on available information. They can work in a variety of contexts. For example, in tribunals,

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Protecting Your Clients Investigating the Credibility of Plaintiff Experts

In legal battles, particularly in high-stakes civil litigation, the credibility of expert witnesses can significantly sway the outcome of a case. For defense attorneys and insurance companies, scrutinizing the credibility of plaintiff experts is crucial to protecting their clients’ interests. Rigorous investigation into the backgrounds and testimonies of these experts

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