The Litigation Discovery Support Group, LLC. Signature Product: Forensic Abstract

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1 The Litigation Discovery Support Group, LLC Signature Product: Forensic Abstract

2 Forensic Abstract Over 25 years ago, we developed an alternative investigation method that is reliable and economic. Tens of thousands of claims have been examined resulting in a new standard for backgrounds on plaintiffs, defendants, and witnesses. The Forensic Abstract is a fixed course of information gathering representing a combination of computer database and public records searches based upon personal identifiers supplied by the litigant. The search results can disclose injuries, medical treatment, suits, suspicious claims activity, irregularities and circumstances affecting a claim. These disclosures are unbiased, factual, and can be supported with documents. It does not matter whether you are an insurance company, a third party administrator, a self-insured entity or a small business-owner this product can work for you.

3 The Forensic Abstract Report allows you to determine whether your adversaries are among: The approximately 50% of persons who have had multiple addresses (which can indicate instability; such information is essential for locating prior and/or pending suits involving them) The whopping 32% of persons who are heavily debt ridden based upon current statistics The approximately 18% of persons who were plaintiffs in automobile or other personal injury suits (a source of undisclosed injuries, medical treatment and perhaps primary cause of alleged current injury) The 17% of persons who have had moving violations (a source for determining proof of activity during periods of alleged inactivity) The 15% of persons who have either a suspended or expired Drivers License The almost 15% of persons who have residences in other states (sources for further investigation) The almost 15% of persons who have suits or judgments against them for prior medical treatment (generally not disclosed; can lead to discovering prior injuries) continued

4 The more than 10% of persons who have used other last names for various reasons (critical information for locating other suits) The approximately 10% of persons who have been a driver in multiple vehicle accidents (from 3 to 11) The approximately 9% of persons who have provided Social Security Numbers not belonging to them The 9% of persons who have filed bankruptcy petitions (a source of multiple financial information including other litigation matters) The 6.1% of persons who have been involved in child support actions (situations involving either separated or divorced individuals and the resulting impact upon consortium claims) The 6% of persons who are defendants in personal injury lawsuits (being at fault does not mean that you did not get hurt The 4.3% of persons who have been identified as having criminal backgrounds (a source for establishing prior violence and/or injuries sustained during arrest or incarceration.

5 The potential impact of applying information referenced herein and obtained through The System for defense purposes: An approximate 20% success rate for medical malpractice related matters An approximate 40% rate of success for automobile related matters The success rate for slips and falls is rising rapidly (statistics fluctuate by time of year and venue) A varying number of claimants had additional lawsuits including slips and falls, automobile, medical malpractice and other personal injury claims they do not disclose. They often use different attorneys and medical practitioners. Many who claimed lost income were proven to have a business of their own. The point is, you NEED to know whom they are, where they lived, where they have worked and about other injuries and facts that could impact your case. You need the truth as best you can find it and then support it with documents.

6 Forensic Abstract Reports Social Security Trace Motor Vehicle Record Civil Record Search Criminal Record Search Terrorist Watch List Internet Search *Can also provide employers, property ownership, professional licenses, and business relationships

7 Social Security Trace 1. State/Time Frame of Number Issued Is timeframe issued before year of birth? Does the state match current or prior residence? 2. Name(s) Used Names match? 3. Address History Additional venues to search for public records

8 Motor Vehicle Record Search Reports are only obtained when Driver s License Number is supplied Information Revealed Possible Status Possible Violations Personal information to match

9 Civil Records Search Personal Injury Cases can reveal sworn statements of undisclosed injuries, physical/mental limitations, activity and travel. Even defendants in some cases could be injured. Named businesses in suits can disclose employment or income denied. Bankruptcy filings will reveal creditors among them may be medical institutions collecting on debts owed for medical treatment, which may have been denied, or any state agency, police department or courthouse may be revealed possibly uncovering debts or fines due to any criminal activity previously undisclosed.

10 Criminal Records Search Results of the record search can return any arrests or convictions searched using personal identifiers. Arrest reports can provide further personal information on the subject: -Employer -Height -Weight -Education -Marital status -Any scars/marks/tattoos -Citizenship -Condition of the subject at the time of arrest, mental and physical. -Any statements made by the subject -A complete list of the initial charges against them -Any associated persons at the time -Any force used on the subject s part

11 Arrest Reports Arrest reports will provide subject information from Date of Birth and SS Number to Religion, Occupation, Height and Weight:

12 Arrest Reports cont. Arrest reports can also include information about the condition of the subject (mental and physical):

13 Terrorist Watch List - Banks - Insurance Companies - Financial Entities - Large Value Sales

14 Internet Search A general search on your person/business to locate news articles, images, web pages, associations, and notable items of interest. -Articles -Memberships -Relationships and Addresses -Family Trees -Blogs -Quotes -And many other types of data

15 Forensic Abstract reports have become known as the system by those who have experience in using them. This is largely because one is not limited to any single type of matter. The discovery of factual data is valuable, even if it has a negative impact on your case. From claimants to experts, we need to know more about them. The System and it s beneficiaries: To date, our commitment to the development and continuous refinement of the Forensic Abstract exceeds 40 years of experience working with and/or on the behalf of: Judges Attorneys Insurance Companies Joint Insurance Funds Risk Managers Adjustors Third Party Claims Admin. Insurance Underwriters Reinsurance Underwriters Actuaries Auditors Chief Financial Officers Stockholders A wide variety of insured and/or self insured organizations

16 What does The System do? The System provides you with the ability to establish a legitimate theme for defense early on. In fact, we can help you obtain many of the answers to critical questions before you even ask. In so doing, The System : Enables you to know your adversaries, be they: -The Litigants -The Witnesses -The Experts -Your Own Clients

17 What does The System do? Enables you to discover or determine the following about your adversaries: -Phony Social Security Numbers -Multiple Identities -Current and past residences -Mobility history -Pending/past criminal/civil litigation involvement -General debt status including bankruptcy -Assets -Business relationships -Involvement in automobile accidents -Variations of names used -Dual residences -Co-plaintiff s residence -Arrest Record -Criminal/Civil convictions -Medical History/Debt -Existence of federal or state liens -Employment issues -And more..

18 What does The System do? Enables you to: -Develop an image of the litigant based upon multiple sources of information -Develop information which can be supported for use as proofs -Enhance your ability to assess the value of files -Provide a focus for defense efforts -Develop more effective and focused deposition questions -Enhance the review and comparison of interrogatories and depositions Enables you to benefit from: -The continuing guidance and educational efforts of Litigant Discovery throughout the process -The ease of interpreting and understanding report information -Our personal involvement in developing suggestions for further action -The ability to pin-point important issues -The minimal staff training time required -Reducing the need to hire additional staff support

19 What does The System do? Enables you to enhance your ability: -To determine what you really want to know..now -To develop file strategy early in the life of the claim -To produce a better foundation for deciding whether to settle or to litigate -To dramatically reduce litigation expense -To increase the effectiveness of the litigation manager -To control discovery -To establish a deterrent -*To detect fraudulent or exacerbated claims *Any claim or lawsuit, or any part thereof, that is not true, constitutes a fraud. Insurance fraud: -Is a crime -Is punishable in criminal court -Allows for recovery in civil court