Hiring a private investigator can answer many questions. When is it the right time to ‘pull the trigger’? Can you investigate a husband or wife? What about the kids? What if you are suspicious of a girlfriend, boyfriend, future partner, or the mother-in-law? The answer for each individual can vary, depending on circumstances. Meaning, do […]
When an Investigation Hits a Wall of Identical Names
What happens in a private investigation case of mistaken identity? This could be an upcoming name for a mystery novel! On occasion, a private investigator will run into this story-like situation. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary of definitions, mistaken identity is a situation in which someone or something is mistakenly thought to be someone or […]
An Airline Crisis: Private Investigators Uncover the Truth Using Investigative Surveillance
RGH Investigations were recently faced with a unique case: an aircraft accident investigation. Imagine sitting on a plane, and the door suddenly falls apart. If it’s anything like the movies, it is terrifying and chaotic with people falling out of the plane along with carry-on luggage and their pets. This unreal situation is exactly what […]
A Crash for Cash: Surveillance Exposes a Fraud Investigation
Fraud investigations are some of the costliest crimes. In 2022, it is estimated that the cost of fraud in the United States hit $45 billion dollars. This huge number includes Worker’s Comp fraud, auto fraud, life and disability insurance fraud, and the list goes on. In order to get to the bottom of a case, […]
Urban and Remote Surveillance
Surveillance is a critical tool for private investigators, but it comes with its own set of challenges depending on the environment. Whether in a busy city or a remote rural area, private investigators need to adapt their techniques to remain undetected while gathering crucial evidence. At RGH Investigations, we specialize in both urban and remote […]
There’s Still Lead in the Walls? A Lead Poisoning Investigation
RGH Investigations often deals with asbestos investigation, lead poisoning investigation and more. It’s a serious matter that causes lifelong issues or even death. But in this case in particular, we had to investigate the question, does lead paint in the walls still exist today? Lead poisoning was once present in the walls of most Chicagoland […]
A Year in Review: 2024 Cases
As 2024 comes to a close, let’s review this year’s investigations. What type of investigations do RGH Investigations see the most? What is the most interesting case to our blog readers this past year? 2024 has been an interesting year, filled with cases around accidents, defamation, employee background checks and plenty of surveillance. Come join […]
The Case of a Salesman Who Made No Sales
Employee surveillance is a controversial topic. Employees have rights that protect them from being surveyed without consent. However, if there is reasonable doubt that an employee is not performing their duties, it’s possible to survey the individual with a private investigator. Covert surveillance is reviewed on a case to case basis after the Workplace Relations […]
Locating an Elderly Man’s Unintentional Escape to Mexico
When you think about locating a witness, you might automatically assume the witness is trying to intentionally evade a subpoena server. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, a witness is called to court…unaware they are a witness. This was the case of an 88 year old elderly man who was involved in a […]
A Chain Reaction: A Speeding Accident Investigation
When it comes to auto accidents, speeding accident investigations are, unfortunately, extremely common. Reckless driving and speeding are an all too common daily occurrence in the Chicago and Chicagoland area. We are sure you know, especially if you’ve been driving through the city. Cars swerve recklessly in and out, oftentimes driving on the side of […]
