Mitchell Lyman Associates Inc. Investigative Services for Insurance Companies and...   Kinesthetic Analysis of Video Business & Industry Lawyers Financial Institutions Human Resource Human Resource Professionals There are at least seven different auto insurance regimes in Canada today. Ontario has had four different auto insurance systems since 1990. With every insurance change, Mitchell Lyman Associates Inc. have found the appropriate investigative response. Our commitment to stay at the forefront of change ensures that it will always be Mitchell Lyman Associates Inc. that provide innovative ways to meet the information needs of insurance claims professionals.   Overview of Services Life and Health Claims Casualty Claims Property Claims Subrogation Employment Verification Background and Activity  Checks Home Visitation Specialized Surveillance Techniques Insurance Claim History Death Claims Liability Investigations Employment and Income Verification Witness Locates Statements Background Investigations Activity Checks Litigation Support Arson ... Alibi and Motive Financial Background Location of Assets Fraud Financial Background Locates Employment Assets Recovery Targeting - Time Lapse Video Documentation Standard Surveillance Claim Resolution Kinesthetic Analysis   Back Up          Mitchell Lyman Associates Inc. has a court recognized expert witness available to interpret and relate videotaped activity to functional ability.  Our analyst is a recognized expert in the analysis and interpretation of surveillance videotapes and has prepared hundreds of analyses and rendered hundreds of opinions based upon these analyses. Our work product has been used in mediations, arbitrations, and in the Ontario Court (General Division). Our staff kinesiologists specialize in reviewing surveillance videotapes of private investigators and rendering opinions of a claimant's ability to perform at a given work level.   Overview of Services A video tape analysis of surveillance video, including identification of body parts, muscle groups, stresses, repetitions, and durations.   Line item comparison between videotaped activities and job descriptions.   Uses of Videotape Analysis   A time saver for adjuster and counsel in preparing for mediation, pre-arbitration hearings and arbitrations.   A powerful tool for negotiating settlement prior to arbitration. An expert opinion, based upon the video tape evidence, of a claimant's ability to perform at specific work levels. Claims.   A useful tool for benchmarking the progress of rehabilitation.   Briefing and/or debriefing of independent medical examiners.   An addendum or substitute for videotape evidence presented to D.A.C.s.   Links the video evidence of the surveillance investigator to the findings of the vocational evaluator.   Back Up Lawyers preparing for trial need the highest caliber of investigation. Mitchell Lyman Associates Inc. offers experience in criminal and civil investigations. Our criminal investigation experience includes over 70 homicide investigations, and virtually every criminal code offense from sexual assaults to fraud. Civil investigations cover the spectrum from product liability to disputed land claims. We know how to build a persuasive case! Accident Investigation Civil Liability Criminal Law Back Up   Human Resources can be a company's greatest strength, or its weakest link. Major corporate losses, more often than not, stem from breaches of trust and fiduciary duty, employee neglect, dishonesty, and fraud. Mitchell Lyman Associates Inc. can assist you with: Sexual Harassment Labor Relations Due Diligence Competitor Intelligence interview of complainant and accused witness interviews gap/conflict analysis verification of facts historical and environment assessment strike security audits strike security management video surveillance of picket lines electronic sweeping and de-bugging staff training and awareness business and personnel profiles business trade activity reports confirmation of assets and inventory product/service market reports local industry events and trends monitoring business locations tracking sales staff tracking suppliers, customers, creditors corporate record searches media tracking/research Pre-employment Integrity Undercover Fiduciary Duty, prior employers and references, academic history and degree verification, WSIB and accident claim history and bondability bribery/kickbacks/influence peddling verification of activity reports expense account audits surveillance of sales/field personnel substance abuse theft and fraud substance abuse unsafe work habits adherence to policies and procedures service/product quality control conflict of interest theft of client list/trade secrets non-competition/diversion of clients moonlighting Back Up Copyright, Patent and Trademark Protection. The Association of Fraud Examiners is the professional organization for fraud examiners. The mission of the Association is to reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime, and to assist the membership in its deterrence.   To do this, the Association: provides bona fide qualifications for Certified Fraud Examiners through administration of the Uniform CFE Examination; sets high standards for admission, including demonstrated competence through mandatory continuing professional education; requires CFEs to adhere to a strict code of professional conduct and ethics, and monitors adherence by members; serves as the national representative for Certified Fraud Examiners to business and government; and provides leadership to inspire public confidence in the integrity, objectivity, and professionalism of Certified Fraud Examiners. identification of infringing products gray market activities identifying retail distribution channels foundation for Anton Pillar orders coordination & execution of authorized seizures storage & preservation of physical evidence identification of wholesalers, importers and manufacturers penetration of distribution networks industry surveys and canvasses monitoring distribution channels of known offenders print media tracking program coordination with law enforcement and Canada Customs Level I Level II Level III Back Up Major commercial and corporate lenders require accurate and detailed financial information before making large commercial loans. Exclusive reliance on financial statements and audits is dangerous and limits the scope of the due diligence process. Field investigation is essential to due diligence reporting. Field investigation may include: When major loans go into default, or are about to go into default, early investigative intervention will minimize losses through: surveillance augmented preservation of assets; location and recovery of missing assets; on-site investigation and security management; and fraud investigation by Certified Fraud Examiners Back Up Accident Investigation Entitlement Fraud Benefit Fraud Claim History Drug and Alcohol Abuse scene investigation photographs and drawings signed statements from parties witness interviews due diligence defenses Staged accidents non-work related accidents Five modes of video surveillance background and activity checks home visitations employment history multiple claim fraud sub-rosa employment Cost statement transfers S.I.E.F. relief Undercover investigations work-site and equipment inspections pre-employment screening. The implementation of experience rating in most Worker's Compensation Boards, makes early intervention an imperative. A number of strategies are available for reducing the corporate. Accident Cost Statement with skilled investigation. Cost savings are impressive... productivity soars! Mitchell Lyman Associates Inc. proprietary program, "Investigation of Worker's Compensation Claims", written from the perspective of the independent investigator, provides for a rational approach for the employer, to the use of private investigators, giving proper consideration to the nuances of the decision making processes at the Worker's Compensation Board. Back Up     Graphics by Art for the web