Building a Solid Case
When you are injured because of someone else's negligence, the other side will look closely at every weakness in your claim. We work with injured people and their attorneys to gather the evidence needed to show what happened and who was responsible.
The best time to call is soon after the incident, while scenes look the same, witnesses remember clearly, and businesses still have security video that many systems overwrite on a schedule.
Scene Investigations
Photographing the accident site, documenting hazards and conditions, and identifying cameras that may have recorded the incident.
Witness Locates
Finding bystanders and taking statements while their memories of the incident are still fresh.
Background Checks
Researching the at-fault party for prior incidents, lawsuits, and other public-record history relevant to liability.
How We Handle a Personal Injury Investigation
Step 1
Free consultation
We learn what happened, where, and when, and coordinate with your attorney if you have one. Representation by counsel shapes the scope.
Step 2
Preserve the evidence
We visit the Indiana scene quickly, photograph and measure conditions, and identify nearby cameras so your attorney can send preservation requests.
Step 3
Find and interview witnesses
We locate witnesses named in reports or found by canvassing, interview willing witnesses, and obtain signed statements where possible.
Step 4
Research and report
We run public-record research on the at-fault party and deliver a written report your attorney can use in negotiation or litigation.
What You Receive
A written report with scene photographs and measurements, a list of potential video sources, witness contact information and statements, background findings on the responsible party, and a timeline of the incident as documented. Investigators can testify about their work if subpoenaed.
What's Legal in Indiana
Indiana's general deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is two years (IC 34-11-2-4); your attorney will confirm the deadline for your case. Private investigator firms in Indiana are licensed under Indiana Code IC 25-30 by the Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board. Our license is PI22500020, and you can confirm it on the Indiana license search.
We interview only willing witnesses, do not contact a party we know is represented by counsel, and do not trespass to photograph a scene; when a property is private, we work from public areas or with permission. We do not give legal advice or predict what a claim is worth. More on this in our article about personal injury claims in Indiana.
Who It's For
People injured in vehicle crashes, slip-and-fall incidents, dog bites, and other accidents, and the personal injury attorneys who represent them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I hire an investigator after an accident?
As soon as practical. Scenes change, witnesses become harder to find, and many businesses overwrite security video on a schedule.
Do I need an attorney before I hire you?
No, but if you have one we coordinate through them. If you do not, we recommend talking to a personal injury attorney about your rights and deadlines.
Can you get security camera footage for me?
We identify cameras that may have recorded the incident and who controls them. Your attorney can send a preservation letter or subpoena for the footage.
Will your investigation increase my settlement?
No one can promise that. We gather and document evidence; your attorney uses it to advocate for you.
Request Case Support
Tell us what happened, where, and when, and whether an attorney represents you. Start with a free consultation. We'll give you a quote on that call once we understand what you need.
Cheshire Investigation Agency is licensed in Indiana (Private Investigator License #PI22500020), headquartered in Greenville, Indiana (Floyd County), and a member of INspi and NCISS. Call (812) 364-1466.