Fact Investigations vs. Mitigation Investigations: A Practitioner’s Guide for Georgia Private Investigators

In the litigation ecosystem—particularly within criminal defense and complex civil matters—private investigators serve as critical extensions of legal counsel. Two of the most commonly deployed investigative frameworks are fact investigations and mitigation investigations. While both are grounded in evidence development and narrative construction, they diverge significantly in purpose, methodology and ultimate application at trial Understanding…

Skip Tracing vs. Person Locate Investigations — Origins, Differences and Best Practices for Legal Due Diligence

Two terms are often used interchangeably in locating a person: “skip tracing” and “person locate investigations.” While they overlap in tools and goals, they are not the same. For professionals who conduct person-locate work for legal due diligence, understanding the history, scope, methodology and legal/ethical distinctions is essential. History and Origin of Skip Tracing Skip…

When a Report Isn’t a Fact: The Risks of Relying on Data-Broker Reports in Private Investigations and Legal Work

The private investigation and legal industries have adopted powerful data-aggregation tools over the past decade. Platforms such as TLOxp, LexisNexis/Accurint, and Thomson Reuters CLEAR give investigators and attorneys the ability to pull hundreds of public- and proprietary-record fragments into a single interface in seconds. That speed and scale can be transformational: locate people, discover assets,…

Wrongful Death vs. Equivocal Death: What’s the Difference?

When a loved one passes away under uncertain or troubling circumstances, families deserve clarity about what really happened. Two types of investigations that can help uncover the truth are wrongful death investigations and equivocal death investigations. While they may sound similar, each addresses different questions and legal contexts and it’s important to understand the distinction.…

What Is Wrongful Death?

Losing a loved one is always painful, but when that loss is deemed to be the result of negligence, misconduct, or an intentional act, it is considered a wrongful death. In these cases, surviving family members not only face grief but also unanswered questions about accountability. At CGA Solutions, we specialize in wrongful death investigations—helping…