What do private investigators do?
A private investigator or private detective is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigations. Private investigators often work for attorneys in civil cases. Private investigators employ techniques such as public record searches for background checks and pre-employment screening. Private Investigator interview people to gain information, gather evidence and verify facts about individuals, events or companies. Private investigators may provide assistance in civil liability and personal injury cases, insurance claims and fraud, child custody cases, premarital screening and martial infidelity. Some private investigative firms offer executive and celebrity protection and serve court papers.