Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFENSE

LAW Investigative Group has over 50 years of combined experience conducting background investigations of plaintiffs in product liability litigation. Our investigations can be tailored to our client’s needs; however, these investigations typically include:

§ Biographical Information

§ Employment and Educational History

§ Marital History

§ Federal Court Searches

§ Civil and Criminal Court Searches

§ Financial Liabilities and Asset Location

§ Witness Location

§ Witness Interviewing

§ Genealogy Research

§ Alternative Causation Research

Areas of Specialty Include:

♦ Automotive

Researching Automobile Liability cases requires background investigations of the parties involved and a “hands-on” examination of the vehicles and the accident scene. Our investigators have experience investigating cases involving alleged tire failure, seatbelt malfunction and roll-over. Our investigation includes scene inspection, vehicle inspection and witness interviews to gather the information necessary to aid defense counsel in serving their client.

♦ All-Terrain Vehicles and Utility Terrain Vehicles

ATVs and UTVs are effective off-road vehicles when operated properly. Unfortunately, accidents involving all-terrain vehicles have become all too common, and litigation in this area is on the rise. LAW Investigative Group, LLC has several years experience conducting ATV and UTV accident investigations. Our investigators can provide background investigations of the parties involved to identify a history of behavior that might have led to improper use of the equipment. Our investigation can also include a thorough examination of the accident scene, subject vehicle(s) inspection and acquisition as well as witness location and interviewing.

♦ Pharmaceuticals/Environmental

Pharmaceutical and Environmental product liability cases require additional investigation into possible alternative causation for the alleged injury/illness. As our investigators perform the background investigation on the plaintiff, they also identify possible alternative causation for the alleged illness, such as genetic predisposition. Our investigators are experts in genealogy research that aids in the development of this defense strategy. In addition, our investigators identify possible occupational hazards and environmental hazards to be used to mitigate the client’s liability.

PREMISES LIABILITY

Every business that owns or occupies property has exposure to premises liability claims. LAW Investigative Group has assisted with the defense of premises liability matters involving claims against commercial entities, such as grocery stores, department stores, and shopping malls, in a variety of types of premises liability litigation. Some of the types of cases we have handled include, but are not limited to:

acts of negligent third parties
slip and falls
negligence or improper maintenance of the premises
inadequate security
falling merchandise

DUE DILIGENCE

Our investigators have both the business knowledge and investigative experience to confidently research principles and organizations in preparation for a merger or acquisition. These investigations include identification of assets and liabilities, as well as a background investigation of the senior management of the acquired company. Our findings are often used by the parent company in determining placement of mid-level and senior executives in the new organization.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Copyright and trade dress infringement poses a risk of significant financial loss to businesses. LAW Investigative Group personnel are experienced in the internet and print media research necessary to identify such infringements. As a final element, our investigators are equipped to obtain legal covert surveillance video of the infringement for use by counsel.

SURVEILLANCE

Surveillance is a tool that requires both patience and the right technique. Surveillance is primarily thought of in Worker’s Compensation and matrimonial cases. However, surveillance may be useful in a variety of case types, including establishing that a plaintiff was not injured to the extent as alleged in the complaint. Surveillance may also be useful in identifying potential witnesses that would otherwise not be identified.

MISSING PERSONS

Whether you need to track down a witness, locate parties involved in litigation, or simply reconnect with family, LAW Investigative Group personnel are skilled in locating individuals and will do so in a discrete and professional manner.

LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES

LAW Investigative Group provides the litigation support services needed for the development of civil actions for trial. Our investigators can be involved from the filing of the complaint to the juror interviews after the case has concluded. These services include background investigations, service of process, witness location and interviewing, medical record retrieval, environmental research, occupational research, and many other areas of investigation.