Insurance Fraud & Injury Claim Surveillance

Our licensed private investigators have a wide variety of skills and diverse backgrounds. With 25+ years of experience, we have an excellent track record of providing high quality investigation services. From start to finish, our knowledgeable, discreet, and detail oriented staff goes above and beyond to manage your expectations, remain 100% confidential and update you daily as events unfold on your case. 

We rely on the best investigative technology and techniques, and comply with the industry’s leading standards for surveillance, locating, record search, and process services. 

Is the claimant really as hurt as they say? Did that accident really happen the way it was reported? LA Undercover investigates suspicious insurance claims for insurance carriers, self-insured businesses, third-party administrators and the defense attorneys who represent them. Our licensed investigators document what claimants actually do, verify the facts behind the claim, and deliver court-ready evidence you can use in negotiations, depositions or trial.

Injury Claim Surveillance (Sub Rosa)

Personal injury and liability claims often hinge on one question: are the claimed injuries and limitations real? Our investigators conduct discreet sub rosa surveillance on claimants in auto accident, slip-and-fall, premises liability and other bodily injury cases. We document activities that may contradict the claim, such as lifting, exercising, playing sports, doing yard work, traveling or working a side job, with time-stamped video and detailed written reports.

We plan each assignment around the claimant’s routine, use multiple investigators and vehicles when needed, and follow California law at every step. We never trespass, misrepresent ourselves to gain entry, or record where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy.

Insurance Fraud Investigations

• Staged and exaggerated auto accidents: passenger lists that don’t add up, prior claims, relationships between the parties, and the facts of the scene
• Inflated or fabricated property claims: theft, burglary, fire and damage claims where the loss, ownership or value is questionable
• Disability claims: claimants receiving benefits while working, traveling or living an active lifestyle
• Application and residency misrepresentation: garaging address fraud, undisclosed drivers, and false statements to obtain lower premiums
• Workers’ compensation fraud: see our dedicated Workers’ Comp Fraud page

What Our Investigations Include

• Activity checks to confirm where the claimant lives and works before surveillance begins
• Surveillance with time-stamped HD video and photographs
• Background and claims history research, court records and asset checks
• Social media and open-source research for posts and photos that contradict the claim
• Neighborhood canvasses and witness interviews
• Recorded and signed statements, where appropriate and with consent
• Detailed written reports, plus investigator testimony at deposition or trial

Who We Work With

Insurance carriers and special investigation units, self-insured employers, third-party administrators, insurance defense law firms, and businesses facing liability claims. If you’re an attorney, our Attorney Services page covers the full range of litigation support we provide.

Why LA Undercover

• Licensed California private investigators (CA PI #188895) with 25+ years of experience
• Investigators experienced in long-term and multi-day surveillance across Southern California
• Court-ready video and reports, delivered promptly
• Direct communication with Marc throughout the assignment

Where to Begin 

We are here to assist you in answering questions you may have during this difficult time in you life.  To begin please call, email or submit a request form below.

Serving Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Ventura County, Sacramento County, and others upon request