If you are dealing with a suspicious home insurance claim or require pre trial investigative services on a personal injury matter then Richards Investigations is the firm you should be contacting.
We service the Greater Vancouver Regional District and Province of British Columbia.
"Mike Richards has been working for me as an investigator for close to two decades now. His work product is excellent. He is timely in his assignments and the assignments are completed in a thorough manner. I have no problem highly recommending Mike Richards for your investigation work."
"I have used Mike Richards' services on a number of legal matters, including the investigation of fire, theft, and fraud claims. He always conducts himself in a very professional manner and his work is detailed and thorough. He always keeps me informed of the status of his investigations, and he provides his reports in a very timely manner. I strongly recommend Mike to any lawyer who requires the services of a Private Investigator."
"On a number of occasions, I have retained Mike Richards of Richards Investigations in regard to assisting me on personal injury cases.
Mike has conducted witness interviews, as well as scene investigations. I have always found his work to be dealt with promptly and thoroughly and performed in a professional manner.
In certain instances, Mike has provided helpful advice to me in regard to the investigative aspect of a case.
I have no hesitation recommending his services."
After completing his degree in Criminology and field placement with BC’s Ombudsman’s office Mike Richards entered the field of private investigation in 1990.
For a period of 10 years Mike Richards worked under one of Vancouver's top private investigators ex Scotland Yard Detective Bernard H. Major.
In 2000 Richards Investigations was formed and since this time has been providing cost effective investigative services to Insurance Companies, Law Firms and Corporations in Canada and the United States.
The type of property investigations we assist adjusters with includes the following:
We offer a comprehensive investigative approach when conducting property investigations. Our initial efforts focus on conducting background research on the property in question as well as on the insured(s).
We follow this up with detailed witness interviews with all of the parties who reside at the residence (owners/tenants) as well as with individuals who can speak to the history of the property. All tenancy issues are explored. Detailed typed or recorded statements are included in our reports when requested.
Our firm specializes in assisting adjusters and lawyers preparing to go to trial on personal injury matters.
An impartial and independent collection of evidence can be of great benefit to a lawyer when attending trial. We have worked on an extensive number of head injury cases and understand the complexities and subtleties of this type of injury. We offer investigative services for both automotive and slip and fall type claims.
The services we can assist you with are as follows:
Trust is the cornerstone of both personal and professional relationships.
Without it we are left to speculate. Unfortunately misrepresentation by individuals and corporations is commonplace in today’s society. Our courthouses are filled with litigation and our correction centres have become revolving doors.
Knowledge of databases, social media, and Internet information resources allow us to conduct discreet inquiries when required. At Richards Investigations we understand all to well that leaving the unknown to risk can be a costly venture.
We have worked on a wide variety of background cases to include high exposure litigation, corporate due diligence, pre-employment screening etc.
There are many challenges facing businesses in Canada.
Competitive intelligence is a necessary process in today’s business climate. Trademark and patent infringement threaten not only the earnings of a company, but also, more importantly, their reputation.
Outside of external influences, a company’s staff can compromise production and sales. Internal concerns such as a theft or a disgruntled employee can have a significant impact on your bottom line and company morale.
We have worked for several corporations and their related law firms to assist with their concerns and secure their business interests.
Surveillance is the art of observation without detection.
Surveillance can be the most cost-effective investigative strategy in insurance matters to determine whether the personal injury claimed is fact or fictitious (fraudulent).
Often times conflicting accounts or mixed messages provide the “red flags” to warrant a closer look. Other times it is as simple as our client expressing to us that something just doesn’t seem right. It is often these “gut feelings” that provide us with our best leads.
We have experience working in both rural and city settings and our investigators are equipped with the most up to date surveillance equipment.
If you have any questions or have a need for our services, please contact us at:
Phone: 604-542-9954
Fax: 604-542-9971
Email: mike@richardsinv.com
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Richards Investigations
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