Accredited Investigations, Inc.

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1 Accredited Investigations, Inc. Accredited Investigations, Inc. provides private investigator services for Insurance Companies, Self-Insured Businesses, Third-Party Administrators, In-House Defense Counsels, and Legal Defense Firms. With Over 28 Years Experience. Discreet and Professional Licensed Private Detectives Focused on Accomplishing Your Investigative Objectives and Goals. Accredited Investigations' goal is to reach the case objectives and resolve the client's issues as quickly and cost effectively as possible. We have a large ethnic and gender diverse team of investigators at our disposal, ensuring that we have the right type of investigators for your case. This, combined with our state-of-the-art technology and extensive investigative resources allows us to stay in the front of other investigative companies! We are private investigators with Local, nationwide and worldwide capabilities. Through Accredited Investigations' National Investigative Network of State Licensed Investigators and International Investigative Affiliations, we can handle Investigations almost anywhere in the world. Our professional surveillance specialists are highly skilled at documenting and obtaining video of people's activities in public areas, both indoor and outdoor. Our research staff can obtain virtually any legal information that you desire regarding any person or business in a matter of hours or days. Our Managers have many years of direct investigative and managerial experience. Procedures and controls are in place to ensure high-quality work in every case.

2 Case Tracker / Client Login Accredited Investigations, Inc. is pleased to provide our clients with access to a state-of-the-art, secure file server to view their reports, video, and billing. Each client will be assigned a password and will have unlimited access to view all their files confidentially. Accredited will maintain all files for seven years from the contract date. Accredited Investigations offers this unique service so that attorneys may review attorney work product, and insurance, business, and private clients can view results in total privacy that written files and files may not offer. We have the private investigator ability and experience to resolve your most demanding assignments. Using state-of-the -art technology, combined with professional training, we provide you with the results you are looking for from a National Investigation Firm. Accredited Investigations, Inc. is licensed, fully insured, and able to handle the needs of the nation s largest Insurance companies and Legal firms. Please call or for a free no obligation consultation. Accredited Investigations, Inc., with over 28 years of Experience, has conducted all types of investigations throughout the United States of America and different parts of the World. We welcome your visits to our website. We have a very thorough and descriptive menu of services for you to review.

3 Accredited Investigations, Inc. Insurance Claims Investigative Services Accredited Investigations, Inc. Has worked with Insurance, Self-Insured Companies, Third-Party Administrators, and their Defense Counsels, with the sole purpose of minimizing their liabilities and resolving their investigative challenges. Our specialties include Workers' compensation claims, Long-term disability claims, Bodily injury claims, Medical malpractice, Auto claims and General liability claims, etc. Accredited Investigations, Inc. has had an excellent reputation for providing high quality Investigative solutions to Insurance companies, Attorneys, and the Insurance industry. Our team has 28 years Surveillance experience working on: Insurance fraud, Workers' comp., Disability, Liability, Auto and many other types of Insurance claims cases. Whether it's a routine Workers' compensation investigation or a difficult High loss exposure claim, our team of surveillance operatives have the experience and necessary skills to bring these cases to a successful conclusion. Claim Assignment We offer you the flexibility of assigning cases by telephone, fax, or by using our simple form. Case Handling Each case is reviewed immediately upon intake, and all relevant information is organized. We review the objectives for the case and create an action plan. All case documentation remains in our secure facilities - until needed. Reporting We customize our programs and reports to your precise needs. Fast, clear, and easy-to-read reports are prepared in chronological order, then summarized for quick reference. Case updates are made after each pivotal discovery. You decide how long the case proceeds. Our programs will integrate with your process. Evidence Evidence gathered during the investigation is clearly noted in your report and then held at our facilities until it is requested or subpoenaed. A chain-of-evidence report tracks all of our files. Each of our professional investigators is ready to provide testimony, and client instructions are followed to the letter. Video You can specify videotape documentation on CD-ROM, or DVD.

4 Insurance Surveillance Experts Flat Rate Surveillance Seven (7) Surveillance hours at an on-site location. Additional requested hours on-site will be billed per hour. This service includes investigative time, reasonable travel, mileage, original videotape, one video copy, administration, normal client updates, and a written report. Hourly Surveillance This service includes investigative time, original videotape, one video copy, administration, normal client updates, and a written report. Activity Check We conduct an in-person (undercover or direct) neighborhood investigation. We paint a picture of a subject's usual activities, physical capacity, and employment status. Dependency Check We conduct an in-person meeting or undercover neighborhood investigation to determine if the dependent child/subject is living at the residence. Disability Check We conduct an in-person (undercover or direct) neighborhood investigation painting a picture of the subject's level of disability, usual activities, and employment status. Alive & Well Check We conduct an in-person meeting with your subject to determine current health status, treatment, or verification that checks are being received. We also assess employment status. Widow / Widower Check We conduct a direct or undercover neighborhood investigation to determine if the widow/widower has remarried. Statements - Written or Recorded A face-to-face interview is conducted by our seasoned professional investigators. If desired, a transcription fee will apply per page. Accident Investigation We provide accident scene photos (8 included) and a diagram. Other services available at the scene are witness canvass and statements.

5 Locate / Skip Trace We use state-of-the-art databases with the most current information available. From a doctor who has relocated to former employees who can't be found, our experienced staff of data investigators can provide you with the best results. Research and Background Investigations With access to updated public record databases, our research experts can provide you with fresh and valuable information. Some types of research performed include civil and criminal history searches, motor vehicle records (where permitted), residence and property ownership verification, and litigation research. We are also skilled at searching Internet sites, to develop unique information. Background investigations will be customized to suit your specific needs. We provide ongoing communication to keep you continually updated on the research investigation. You will also be provided research reports detailing all information obtained. Contact our research specialists for a free consultation to discuss your research needs in detail. Insurance Claim Investigative Service: Workers' Compensation Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Disability Auto General Liability Surveillance Activity Checks Background Investigations Prior Injury Investigations Criminal History Research Witness Statements Negligence Civil Court Records Property Ownership Motor Vehicle Records Driving Abstracts Psychological Claims Sexual Harassment Claims Corporate/Business Research Product Liability

6 Accredited Investigations, Inc. Investigative claims management services and investigative-related solutions Accredited Investigations, Inc. employs a management staff that oversees all investigative work. Our Managers have many years of direct investigative and managerial experience. Procedures and controls are in place to ensure high-quality work in every case. We develop investigative plans and offer investigative claims management services. We offer investigative-related solutions with immediate and measurable benefits in cost and customer satisfaction. Please call us to discuss our services and fees for an overview and a better understanding of how we can help your company. Our investigators and surveillance teams minimize our clients' investigative interactions with claimants during the claims process, enable anonymity, allow indirect access to useful information, and provide a chain-of-evidence report on all claims and minimizes our clients' unnecessary exposure. Through Accredited Investigations' Comprehensive National Investigative Network of State Licensed Investigators and International Investigative Affiliations, we can handle claim cases almost anywhere in the world. Accredited Investigations, Inc. polices all of their nationwide investigators. HIPAA violations, invasion of privacy infractions through research or surveillance, ghosting, fabricated reports, tampered video / audio evidence, and direct contact with a represented claimant are avoided. Unfortunately these violations are typical of other investigative companies and can lead to devastating lawsuits ending in high-exposure verdicts against insurance carriers and their agents. Accredited Investigations, Inc. takes pride in assuring our clients that we will provide thorough, legal investigations while protecting our clients interests at all times. Accredited Investigations, Inc. offers our clients an added layer of liability protection, the ability to gather useful information from our Comprehensive Nationwide Network of Investigators, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing that seasoned, knowledgeable investigators and managers conduct every aspect of your investigation. Accredited Investigations, Inc. has a watch dog program in effect on all of their nationwide investigators, which oversees all investigative work assigned to their National Investigative Network of State Licensed Investigators.

7 Fraud / Surveillance Experts Insurance Fraud Investigation Insurance scams of all types are thriving in the economic downturn while insurance companies and consumers are paying the price! Insurance fraud is the act of falsifying or exaggerating the facts of an accident to an insurance company to obtain payment that would not otherwise be made. Common types of insurance fraud are Staged accidents, Exaggerated injuries, and Inflated medical bills. False insurance claims cost Insurance Companies and private Americans billions of dollars each year. There are a variety of techniques to substantiate claims of insurance fraud. Surveillance can be effective in determining if a person is exaggerating an injury. Other evidence may be gathered by research or by conducting interviews with colleagues, friends, and family to reveal fraudulent claims. After speaking with you about your specific case, we can better determine which technique would be most effective to your situation. We have the private investigator ability and experience to resolve your most demanding assignments. Using state-of-the-art technology, combined with professional training, we provide you with the results you expect from a National Investigation Firm. We will conduct a professional and thorough investigation and supply you with video or photographic evidence, when available, to assist you in taking the appropriate steps to resolve the issue. Every case and client is unique, requiring individual attention to detail. We consider time, cost, and complexity in each of our client's investigation issues and use only those resources that are necessary to resolve their case. We understand that any investigation is difficult and guarantee to be discreet and confidential. A picture may be worth a thousand words but video can save thousands of dollars. We can help you discover the truth. When there is doubt about the insured's credibility and injuries, our operatives will investigate and document claimant's activities using video. If their activities are not consistent with their statement or testimony,

8 Video / DVD Surveillance Insurance Claims Investigations Insurance Fraud Investigations Surveillance Nothing does a better job of demonstrating the truth than video / DVD Surveillance. When your case involves an individual engaged in some behavior they deny doing or are prohibited from doing, we document it on film for you. From Infidelity, Fraud, to Violations of non-compete agreements, we cover it. Accredited Investigations, Inc. Surveillance experts: Conducted surveillance for Claims investigations, Fraud investigations, All types of Insurance investigations, Employee investigations, Theft, Legal matters, Civil investigations, Business investigations, and many more. Video Surveillance is very useful for evaluating your subject working, documenting a person's daily activities, documenting who the person meets with, the person's lifestyle, or other facts you are looking for. Our private investigators and detective services will obtain discreet video surveillance using state-of-the-art surveillance equipment. Miniature hidden cameras, night vision capable cameras, and sophisticated surveillance techniques are used. Video Surveillance is one of the best tools our private investigators use when investigating a person's patterns, habits, lifestyle, etc. Video surveillance is usually the best option when knowledge of a person's activity, lifestyle, movements, habits, and personal contacts are to be determined or investigated. Whether it be related to Insurance claims, Fraud, Business, Civil investigations, Employee investigations, or for any other reason, our Private Detective Services can investigate discreetly and at a cost-effective price. Our Agency and Private Detectives pride themselves on the ability to document the activities and lifestyle of the subject with the assumption that the evidence could be used in a legal proceeding. Our Private Investigation Company specializes in surveillance for Insurance fraud. Our client's identity is always protected in our surveillance investigations. Our Licensed Private Detectives are very experienced in counter-surveillance investigations and sophisticated surveillance techniques. Private Investigations can be conducted in most major cities throughout the United States. Whether it is vehicular or foot, static or mobile surveillance, our private investigators have the experience and technology to bring our clients the evidence required and bring a resolution to your case. After the investigation is closed, our clients are provided with detailed, written reports, and photo or video evidence of the investigation services.

9 Research / Background Investigation Services This is a comprehensive list of research; however, there is still much, much more available. If you would like research to be conducted that is not listed below, please contact us, and a research specialist will assist you. Locate any person In The USA! Research / Public Records? We specialize in all types of Litigation, Research, and Data investigations. Accredited Investigations' Private Investigators design each research investigation to meet the needs of the client. Our research specialists can expedite all of your research needs quickly and confidentially, retrieving information and documents for any legal situation. Our experts pride themselves on the ability to perform customized research for each individual client's needs. We have complete database research capabilities with access to thousands of information sources. Business and public records information is obtained on a local, regional, and national level. IDENTITY VERIFICATION INVESTIGATIONS See What We Can Find Out About Your Claimant! Need full first and last name. Required Date of Birth and Last Known Address. ADDRESS PROFILE Provides Information on Property and Owner. Need Current Address, Street Number, City, State, Zip required. Criminal Records? CIVIL SEARCH INVESTIGATIONS Provides Criminal Convictions. - Full Name (required). - Date of Birth. - Last Known Address. (Note: Available in All 50 States). Provides Information on Divorce, Bankruptcies, Judgments, and Liens. Need full first and last name required. Date of Birth. Last known address.

10 Research and Background Investigation Services OTHER AVAILABLE SEARCHES - (Call For Details) Corporation Search Person Profile Life Styles ( Social Networks ) Property Ownership Civil Law Suits, Judgments, Liens and Bankruptcy Filings Address Profile Divorce Records Internet Search Dunn & Bradstreet Business Information Report Search OSHA Inspections, Violations, & Accidents Search SIC Search UCC Filings Search Professional Licensing Search FAA & Pilots Licensing Search Aircraft Registration Search Assets Search Watercraft/Boating Search Voters Registration Search (Some States Available) Workers' Compensation Search (36 States Available) Education Verification Search Employment Verification Search Death Record Search Date of Birth Certificate Search

11 Accredited Investigations, Inc. Services Fees Insurance Investigative Services Accredited Investigations, Inc., charges our clients an hourly rate / mileage rate for Investigative Services. We personalize our services to give you the best possible results. We do this in a sincere effort to give you the best opportunity to know the truth and to minimize your costs. Fees will be discussed with you before we begin. Prices vary depending on where the surveillance takes place, research needed, other investigative services provided, how many investigators you will need, and if any special equipment is required. Once we agree to start work, you will need to fill out our client forms and make certain that you have a full understanding of our services. A private investigator is one of the most frequently used tools for finding evidence. Each person's set of circumstances can call for different measures. Because each case is unique, we ask that you give us a call and speak to one of our detectives about your particular situation. INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE RATES: Per Hour For Each Investigator Assigned, Plus Expenses.60 cents Per Mile Traveled By Each Investigator Assigned Call For Surveillance Day And Weekly Rates Service Discounts Research Priced On Each Request, Please Call For Rates Please Call For Rates