Insurance Surveillance: What Injury Claimants Should Know

Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years

In some personal injury cases, insurance companies may hire investigators to conduct surveillance on claimants. This can involve observing your activities in public, recording video, or monitoring your daily routine.

Even normal, everyday actions—such as carrying groceries or walking your dog—can be taken out of context and used to argue that your injuries are not as serious as reported. These snapshots rarely tell the full story, but they can still be used against you during a claim.

For this reason, it is important to remain consistent with your medical treatment, be honest about your limitations, and understand that your actions may be observed. Awareness and consistency can help protect the integrity of your case.