Insurance Related Investigations
"examines matters pertaining to insurance claims that are suspicious or otherwise in doubt for some reason."
(wikipedia)
Gibbons Investigations carryout insurance related investigations for the insurance industry. Covering both "soft" insurance fraud and "hard" insurance fraud we have the experience and skills to conduct these types of cases.
What started out as looking into exaggerated claims both with the vehicle and personal injuries we have, unfortunately, seen an increase number of "staged" collisions in Ireland with four to five passengers.
The driver of the vehicle will make an unexpected maneuver on the road, forcing an "innocent party" to crash into the vehicle. Each claimant then files claims for injuries sustained in the vehicle.
"Your insurance premiums are higher because of Insurance Fraud. Fact."
(insuranceconfidential.ie)
In recent times Gibbons Investigations are seeing an increase in the number of commercial businesses instructing us in relation to a claim, rather than waiting for the insurance company.
A pre-empted action which has proven a success time and time again.
Insurance Related Investigaions
Health Insurance
This investigation determines whether someone is getting paid for health care they are not receiving or is filing health care claims that are not valid or needed.
Car Insurance
Some criminals stage accidents in which they purposely collide with another car, then accuse the other driver of fault in order to file claims.
Home Insurance
With home insurance fraud, investigators discover disaster fraud, including false damage claims. Investigators will also verify the validity of property damage claims.
Life Insurance
This type of investigation uncovers cases of people who claim too much life insurance or claim it while still alive. Investigators also verify the existence of those claiming life insurance.
Workers Compensation
When workers claim compensation for an injury, a workers compensation investigation will confirm the severity of the injury and whether the accident occurred while the person was working.