Private investigators can play a critical role in litigation support. This is true for all cases, from personal injury lawsuits to complex business disputes. Both plaintiffs’ lawyers and defense lawyers may need the services of a Los Angeles private investigator for a variety of reasons—some of which are more obvious than others.

What can a private investigator do to assist? Here are just some of the ways our private investigators help law firms effectively represent their clients:

Collecting Evidence Outside of Discovery

One of the many forms of litigation support our private investigators provide is assisting with collecting evidence outside of discovery. We can collect evidence before, during, and after discovery—helping law firms develop claims, evaluate potential defenses, and position cases for settlement as needed. From conducting on-site forensic investigations to gathering information online, we leave no stone unturned when gathering evidence for our clients.

Verifying (or Disproving) Alleged Facts

We also assist by verifying (or disproving) alleged facts. In litigation, informed decision-making is critical. A clear and comprehensive understanding of the factual record is essential for making strategic calls (and avoiding embarrassing mistakes), and determining which facts are (and aren’t) as they appear to be is a necessary step toward building the legal arguments or leverage needed to secure a favorable resolution.

Verifying Assets and Income Sources

Verifying assets and income sources can be essential in many types of litigation—from personal injury and family law cases to complex commercial disputes involving tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. Whether you need to find out if someone is telling the truth (i.e., in a divorce) or assess the likelihood of collecting on a civil judgment, a Los Angeles private investigator at Sunset Blvd. Investigations (SBI) can help.

Conducting Surveillance

Surveillance can be essential in many types of litigation as well. For example, if a personal injury plaintiff is claiming lost wages due to inability to work, surveilling the plaintiff may reveal that they are more than capable of earning a living. Or, in a divorce case filed in a state that allows fault-based filings, surveilling a spouse may provide the evidence needed to prove adultery or another form of “marital fault.” There are many other circumstances in which surveillance can be valuable for litigation support as well.

Conducting Background Checks on Potential Witnesses

Private investigators can also conduct background checks on potential witnesses. When calling a witness, it is essential to know both (i) what the witness knows and (ii) what grounds, if any, the other party may have to challenge the witness’s credibility. These are both insights that a Los Angeles private investigator at SBI can provide.

Speak with a Los Angeles Private Investigator Today

While these are some of the most common ways we assist law firms with litigation, these are far from the only litigation support services we offer. If you would like to know more about our experience and capabilities, please contact a Los Angeles private investigator at 888-406-0149 or tell us how we can get in touch online today.

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