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.…
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…
An Unattended Death Often Leads to More Questions Than Answers Losing a loved one suddenly can be heartbreaking for any family and their loved ones. What can be especially heart wrenching is when the loved one’s death is unattended. But what does an unattended death mean, and what can you do to receive some closure…
Determining the Signs of a Struggle at a Crime Scene from Licensed Death Investigators When evaluating a potential crime scene, it is not like what you see on TV or in movies. The area must be examined before searching and collecting evidence. This is because a sign of a struggle at a crime scene is…
What Does a Death By Personal Injury Case Mean? The unexpected death of a loved one is a tragic, life-altering event that leaves many unanswered questions. Why did this happen? What circumstances led to the death? Who is responsible? Oftentimes, the death is the result of a personal injury caused by the negligent, reckless, or…
Netflix’s “Crime Scene: Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel” Has Raised A Lot of Questions in the Death Investigation Process – Here’s Our Perspective The 2013 Elisa Lam case has sparked public interest again after the release of Netflix’s “Crime Scene: Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel.” And like the Netflix series showed, the investigation into Elisa…
Distinguishing Between a Staged Suicide (Homicide) or an Actual Suicide Is Crucial in a Death Investigation Our previous blog discussed how investigators can distinguish the difference between a homicide and an accidental death. When it comes to determining whether a person’s death was either a suicide or homicide, there can be several indications to distinguish…
The Manner of Death Can Be Classified into 5 Categories In a death investigation, determining the manner of death is a crucial part of the investigation. Different types of investigations are used in the aftermath to determine if a death is suspicious or not and then the classifications of death’s manner. To provide more context,…
Homicides and Accidental Death Cases Can Be Hard to Differentiate, But There Are Key Ways to Determine the Manner of Death A loved one’s death is an emotional event for anyone to endure – especially when the death was sudden and unexpected. There are many unanswered questions that loved ones want to know to heal…
A Suspicious Death Can Occur From a Wide Range of Circumstances When a death occurs, there are several indications that Coroners and medical professionals look at to determine the cause. Was it from natural causes or are there other injuries to be examined? If the Coroner and/or medical examiners deem a person’s death to be…