Workers' Compensation Surveillance in Indiana
Lawful activity checks for Indiana employers, adjusters, and third-party administrators when a claim and the claimant's daily life do not match.
When an activity check makes sense
Most workers' compensation claims are legitimate, and they should be paid. Surveillance is for the files where something does not fit: a claimant with a no-lifting restriction reported doing side work, a tip from a coworker, public social media posts that contradict the medical record, or missed therapy paired with a busy schedule. Workers' compensation surveillance in Indiana gives the adjuster or defense attorney facts instead of suspicion.
Cheshire Investigation Agency is licensed in Indiana (PI22500020) and works from Greenville in Floyd County. We handle activity checks across Southern Indiana and statewide, coordinating with the adjuster, the TPA, or defense counsel so the work fits where the claim stands.
What we need from you
A useful referral includes the claim number, the date and description of the injury, current work restrictions, the claimant's address and vehicles, and any known appointments, independent medical exams, or hearing dates. A recent photo helps us make a positive identification. Tell us what would change the decision on the claim, and we will plan around that question.
Timing matters. Activity often lines up with appointments, weekends, or a suspected second job. We recommend specific windows rather than open-ended hours, and we check in after the first day so you can decide whether more time is worth it.
How we stay within the law
Claimants have privacy rights, and a careless investigation can hurt an employer more than the claim does. Our investigators observe and record only from public places. We do not trespass, pose as medical staff, contact a represented claimant, or use pretexts to get inside a home or workplace. Social media review is limited to what is publicly visible.
If the claimant's activity is consistent with the restrictions, the report says so plainly. An honest report protects the employer's credibility with the Worker's Compensation Board of Indiana and in any later hearing.
Activity Checks
Documented observation of daily activity, compared against the claimant's reported medical restrictions.
Second-Job Checks
Lawful checks for undisclosed employment or self-employment while temporary total disability benefits are being paid.
Clear Reporting
A chronological report with timestamped video and photos, written for the claim file and ready to share with counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer legally put an injured worker under surveillance in Indiana?
Yes. Observing a claimant in public places is lawful when a licensed investigator does it without trespass, deception, or recording private conversations. We plan every activity check within those limits.
Who usually orders workers' compensation surveillance?
Adjusters, third-party administrators, self-insured employers, and defense attorneys. We take direction from whoever manages the claim and send the report to them.
What happens if the surveillance finds nothing?
The report says so, with the times and places covered. That is useful too: it can support paying the claim with confidence, or show that the timing should change before more time is spent.
Get the Facts Before the Next Decision
Send the claim details through intake or call (812) 364-1466. Start with a free consultation. We'll give you a quote on that call once we understand what you need.
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Greenville, Indiana (Floyd County) · Indiana license PI22500020