The rise of the remote lifestyle has changed how people work, live, and move throughout the day. For insurance defense investigations, these shifts directly impact injury reporting and observable daily activity. Traditional patterns, like commuting or mid-day errands, may no longer apply, and that changes...
When a claim escalates to litigation, the quality of your evidence can define your outcome. Yet in Colorado courts, too many defense cases fall apart due to gaps in investigative reports, often from oversights that could have been prevented. In colorado investigations, these small mistakes...
As the year draws to a close, insurance defense professionals are presented with a crucial opportunity not just to look back but to plan forward. The final quarter of the year is often a time for reflection and recalibration, when attorneys, claims adjusters, and investigative...
As we close out another year, the team at Hodson P.I. LLC would like to take a moment to extend our sincere gratitude to all our valued clients and trusted partners. 2025 has been a year of growth, collaboration, and continued trust in the investigative services...
Every great brand has a story. At Hodson P.I. part of ours begins with our friend, Ali the Investi-Gator. Ali wasn’t part of a long-term marketing plan. In fact Ali started as a fun idea during a casual meeting while preparing for an upcoming event....
Each December, legal and claims professionals brace for a predictable pattern—the annual rise in post-holiday insurance claims. These cases, typically filed in January, often reference incidents occurring during the final weeks of the prior year. While the delay may seem routine, it can significantly affect...
December is one of the most active and deceptive months in the insurance defense world. As adjusters and law firms juggle end-of-year workloads, many claimants assume the system is too busy to scrutinize their activities. For private investigators, however, this season presents both an opportunity...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced groundbreaking innovations, but it’s also bringing complex challenges to the insurance defense industry. Among the most pressing concerns is the rise of AI-generated videos, synthetic voice cloning, and other forms of manipulated content that can complicate investigations and open the...
Successfully obtaining cooperation from a witness begins with empathy, respect for their time, and intentional rapport-building. Unlike insureds or claimants, who typically have a duty to cooperate, witnesses have no legal obligation to speak with investigators and often have no personal stake in the incident. For...
The story of Hodson PI is rooted in humble beginnings, strong values, and a vision to build something meaningful. Long before it became one of California’s trusted names in investigative services, it began with childhood curiosity, a rural work ethic, and the drive to create...
