Recently, there has been an increase of accidents involving long haul trucks throughout the Chicagoland and Illinois area, resulting in an increase in truck accident investigation. Trucks play an important role in the US economy, responsible for transporting goods over long distances for a reasonable price. But, because of the large size and difficulty to […]

Defamation cases are extremely common, especially now that information moves very quickly through social media and the internet. Defamation of character is an intentional false statement made by a higher up, coworker, a family member, or even an ex spouse. This false statement usually causes the victim some type of harm, usually financially. You can […]

RGH Investigations does a lot of accident investigations, from car accidents to work injury investigations. These are oftentimes cases regarding serious injury or even death. We are committed to helping those who are in cases involving accident investigations, since they are so complex and can be emotionally jarring. RGH Investigators maintain a professional approach to […]

Running away doesn’t always mean you’re home free; sometimes, it means you’ll get a foreign subpoena! In the United States, a witness is called to court through a subpoena. This subpoena can be delivered by a lawyer or a private investigator. It’s not uncommon for a person to flee from the country to avoid being […]

It’s easy to guess why infidelity investigation is the most requested service. When we think of an infidelity investigation, it’s usually stereotyped with a man meeting a woman outside of his marriage. Yet, RGH Investigations often sees the reverse. The number of reported infidelity cases initiated by cheating women went up to 40% since the […]

Car accidents are a very common occurrence in the Chicagoland area, which result in the need of an accident investigation by a private investigator. According to the City of Chicago, 86% of traffic fatalities are caused by reckless driving behavior. 55% of pedestrian deaths are caused by hit and run crashes. From 2018 to 2024, […]

Employee background checks are commonplace prior to the start of employment. It’s not uncommon for an employee, desperate for a job, to lie on their resume. Oftentimes, they want to seem more qualified than they actually are. An employee background check ensures that they’re telling the truth, and others that need to work side by […]

RGH Investigations has worked on a variety of cases this year. From subpoena serving, to missing persons, to even a legal surveillance case with a strange weather phenomenon, it’s been an interesting year. Come sit down with your cup of coffee and enjoy the recap of RGH’s most interesting cases in 2023.     The Most […]

In this month’s case, we look at the ethicality of employee surveillance. We always implement the proper way to do private investigations. But what if a client wants to take the surveillance too far? Maybe they want to make false accusations or arrests. It’s easy to mix emotions in the investigation. In cases like these, […]

Accident Investigation is a unique case in which RGH Investigations uncover the source of any accident. It does not only refer to car accidents, but also personal injury, private property accidents and even boat accidents. When these accidents occur, it is crucial to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the facts and hold responsible people […]

Subpoena serving can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with individuals who go to great lengths to evade it. A subpoena is a written order that forces the receiver to attend court and testify. Subpoena serving is similar to process serving, in which a lawyer or private investigator will locate a person and give […]

RGH Investigations was called to do a legal surveillance for a very unique case. A few months ago, Illinois experienced an uncommon weather phenomenon. There was a severe dust storm on the I-55 highway in southern Illinois. The local media reported video footage of the scene where there were smashed cars and trucks along the […]

The most common missing person case RGH deals with is due to abduction. This is when a person is taken by another without consent. Every 40 seconds in America, a child or adult is abducted. Though not abducted, a runaway is also considered a missing person. This is someone who intended to go missing and […]

  Hiring a private investigator for process serving is the first step to getting legal documents in the right hands. Process serving is when documentation is delivered by hand quickly to a recipient. Evidence is then provided to prove these documents were received. It’s highly recommended for an attorney to hire a private investigator for […]

Theft investigation in the workplace is an all too common occurrence that companies must deal with. There are over 6,000 workers reported in 2022 stealing from their employers nationwide. That’s 1,000 more cases than reported in 2021. This 19% increase in workplace theft is likely due to the recent spike in inflation. From a serious […]

Workman’s compensation fraud is an all too often common occurrence throughout the United States, and no shortage of it in Illinois. RGH Investigations is faced with many surveillance cases that involve workman’s compensation, or worker’s comp. Oftentimes, workers hope to be paid for an injury that may not be all that serious…or injured at all. […]

What is skip tracing? Skip tracing is a method that is used by attorneys and private investigators to track a person down. From finding a long lost family member to serving legal documents, skip tracing is a very helpful way of locating someone. Real estate investors use skip tracing to track down information on property […]

Elderly care is crucial when it comes to the wellbeing of aging grandparents or parents. Much of Chicago’s elderly population live in assisted living homes or are cared for privately by a caretaker. Those who are aging and sick are often victims to scheming plots, usually involving money and inheritance. Today’s case involves a wise […]

Hiring a private investigator may be necessary when dealing with people who want to avoid being served. At RGH Investigations, we have the experience of all the creative ways someone may try to avoid being served. In the case we will look at today, a businesswoman, notorious for quickly moving around to avoid being served, […]

Theft in the workplace is a problem increasing in severity. According to Zippa, Employees stole approximately $50 billion from employers in 2021. This represents 75% of businesses being affected by the losses. On the flipside, theft in the workplace is only half the story. Now let’s take a quick look at theft from the buyers. […]