The Seasonal Affect Investigator Natasha Popovska has had no trouble adjusting to the crazy ups and downs in surveillance. Natasha has an avid love for people watching, which is why she absolutely loves this job. Natasha also has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Madonna University. While at Madonna, she was the poster … From the Investigator: The Seasonal Affect – Natasha
The good news for Sherlock clients conducting Michigan surveillance this winter has been the unusually warm weather. A periodic complication to this unique surveillance opportunity has been some instances of dense fog. Fog impacts surveillance in multiple ways and it also has an impact on how claimants, like everyone else, behave. The most obvious problem … Warm Winter Weather Sometimes Complicates Michigan Surveillance with Fog
The mild Michigan weather makes winter claims surveillance payoff for many clients. As we work into mid-January, we have had an strong demand for Michigan claims surveillance at a time that would normally be much colder and potentially less productive. Although we have had several truly cold days and several days of ice or snow … Mild Michigan Weather Makes Winter Claims Surveillance Payoff
The Importance of Verifying Where a Claimant Lives Before Initiating Surveillance In Michigan, the overwhelming majority of private investigation agencies that conduct insurance claims related surveillance have the same business model: use the lowest possible cost investigators to conduct the surveillance and use an administrative person to “set up” the cases and make the decisions … The Importance of Verifying Where a Claimant Lives Before Initiating Surveillance
6 Tips for More Successful Summer Casualty Surveillance in Michigan Use these six tips to get the most out of summer time casualty surveillance of claimants in Michigan. Sherlock Investigations is a leader in casualty surveillance for the insurance industry. If you are considering surveillance in Michigan this summer, please contact one of our team … 6 Tips for More Successful Summer Casualty Surveillance in Michigan
Does your private investigator give you an actual plan of action BEFORE they spend your money? Chances are, unless your go-to investigation agency is Sherlock Investigations, the answer is no. At Sherlock we think a little differently and a lot more frequently than most agencies. Before we commit any of our client’s money, we develop … Surveillance Plan Of Action
In many auto injury related casualty claims, an injured (and sometimes allegedly injured) claimant will utilize a medical transportation company to get around. Even when they are not using a transportation company regularly, we often find the they do so specifically when attending a medical appointment, legal appointment or independent medical evaluation. What many claims … Is the Claimant’s Transportation Company Conducting Counter Surveillance
The reason why most adjusters feel all insurance claims investigators are the same is because, well, they are. Although within the PI world this is not a politically correct thing to say, the truth (albeit painful) must be told. Please understand that this is a generalization, but it holds true for most private investigative agencies. … Why Most Adjusters Feel All Insurance Claims Investigators Are The Same
Michigan auto insurance fraud is a daily part of life. Many of us give little if any though to auto insurance fraud as we go about our day. If the thought comes up, it is usually when we review our auto insurance premium. Unfortunately, there is a subculture in our state of bad operators who … Michigan Auto Insurance Fraud is a Daily Part of Life
Preparing for surveillance isn’t just about making sure you have a full tank of gas and a fully charged camera. For a field investigator, the preparation starts before the next assignment is even received. In talking with industry veterans at Sherlock Investigations about their preparation for various field assignments, one thing is clear; they like … Preparing for Surveillance
Each season seems to have its own unique attributes that call for changes in how a professional insurance defense private investigator has to approach Michigan PIP surveillance. Fall brings the end to vacations for most, the return to school (which greatly impacts those claimants with children), far less sun in the sky and new outdoor … Fall Changes Approach to Michigan PIP Surveillance
With the kickoff of what appears likely to be a massive statewide road repair and reconstruction effort in Michigan this summer, the business of conducting casualty surveillance becomes a little harder. As those familiar with the casualty claims business know, surveillance in Michigan almost always involves following a claimant as they travel by car. … Michigan Summer Road Repairs Can Complicate Casualty Surveillance