Insurance Services
Surveillance
Interviews and Statements
AOE/COE Investigations
Subrogation Investigations
Alive & Well Checks
Activity Checks
Accident Scene and Site Investigations
Surveillance
The best defense against fraud and misrepresentation is effective investigation. Risk Special Investigations provides its surveillance services to claims departments and special investigation units investigating potential fraudulent claims. We have the experience and resources to assist insurance companies, third party administrators, the self-insured, and insurance defense law firms in finding the answers needed. We work with clients to develop a surveillance strategy that is both effective and cost efficient. Call us today to discuss your case and see how we can help you!
Interviews and Statements
Recorded or written statements are an important part of the claims investigation. We will conduct a thorough interview in the preferred statement format, whether written or recorded. We also have a transcription service for clients who need a recording transcribed.
AOE/COE Investigations
AOE/COE (Arising Out of Employment / Course Of Employment) is a workers' compensation based investigation centered around determining the facts or alleged injury by a worker on the job. The AOE/COE investigation is crucial in the early stages of a workers' compensation claim to determine injury related accident facts before evidence gets lost or memories deteriorate. The purpose of the AOE/COE investigation is to establish if the employee’s alleged injury was work related, non-industrial, or affected by third parties. AOE/COE investigation is an effective tool to control workers' compensation costs and return the claimant to work as soon as possible.
Subrogation Investigations
These are investigations conducted in order to determine possible third party compensability. This investigation examines the circumstances around an injury or damage claim to determine if a third party has any responsibility in the incident. Possible third parties can be equipment manufacturers, contractors, municipalities, and other drivers.
Activity & Alive and Well Checks
Our activity and alive & well checks are straight forward visits to the claimant's home. We will conduct a short interview with the claimant using a standard questionnaire updating their information such as work status, hobbies, medical information, and prescriptions. A photograph will be taken and their identification confirmed.
Covert Activity Check
Our covert activity check is a mini-surveillance conducted to watch a claimant for a short period of time (typically 3 or 4 hours) to observe if there is any contradictory activity. A covert check is effective, for example, in determining if a claimant leaves for work during the morning hours or goes out in the evenings. This check may also involve canvassing neighbors for information concerning levels of activity. A covert check can quickly turn into a full surveillance case depending on what is discovered. These are used by clients with limited budgets to take a quick snap shot of someone's day, which may reveal activity warranting and justifying additional investigation.
Accident Scene &
Site Investigations
Investigations include obtaining photos of an accident scene, scene diagram, and measurements. Canvassing for witnesses and obtaining statements may also be a part of our investigation. Other site investigations may involve photos of machinery and workplace locations.