I went to Nashville recently to speak at NCISS on a panel about technology, artificial intelligence, and the future of investigations. I came home thinking about musicians. If you've spent any time in Nashville, you know they're everywhere. Music pours out of nearly every bar, and what...
An online post, witness statement, surveillance observation, or vehicle download may reveal useful information. But discovering information does not necessarily make it reliable. Before information can become a defensible investigative finding, the investigator should determine where it came from, whether it relates to the correct person...
An EDR report is often viewed as one of the most important components of a modern crash investigation. Event Data Recorders provide electronically captured vehicle information that can offer valuable insight into the moments leading up to a collision. Because the information is generated by...
Missing records, unclear transfers, and inconsistent preservation practices can weaken otherwise valuable evidence. Clear EDR documentation supports admissibility because it creates a reliable history of the evidence from acquisition through analysis. Common Gaps That Weaken EDR Evidence Several recurring issues can reduce the reliability and defensibility...
A Guide for Legal and Insurance Professionals Event Data Recorders (EDRs), often called a vehicle’s “black box,” capture important data in the seconds before, during, and after a crash. For legal and insurance professionals, the value is not limited to what happened during the collision. The...
In most disputed liability cases, the outcome hinges on a single question: what happened in the final seconds before impact? Witness statements conflict. Police narratives rely on post-crash interviews. Physical evidence shows the result, but not always the sequence. Event Data Recorder (EDR) evidence is...
Legal professionals often need answers fast, but the first investigative step isn’t always obvious. A clear investigation strategy saves time, controls cost, and produces cleaner, more usable results for case strategy and resolution. The Quick Answer A strong investigation strategy starts with clarity. Begin with a locate...
Cases don’t stall because the facts are weak. They stall because the right person can’t be reached. When a witness, claimant, or defendant goes quiet, timelines slip. Costs climb. Risk increases. The fastest path forward is a locate strategy built to produce a current, verifiable...
Locating individuals is a common request in many types of investigations. Attorneys may need to locate witnesses, heirs, or defendants. Insurance companies often require updated contact information for claimants or other involved parties. Private investigators are frequently asked to locate individuals who have relocated, changed...
Locating individuals is often a critical step in legal and insurance matters. Attorneys, adjusters, and other professionals may need to identify the whereabouts of witnesses, defendants, claimants, or other involved parties. In many cases, progress depends on successfully identifying and locating a key individual. While nationwide...
