Burn Injury Information - Florida Personal Injury

Burn Injuries

The American Burn Association reports that fire and burn deaths occurred over 4,000 times in 2007, 500,000 people required medical intervention for burns, plus 65,000 additional hospitalizations were reported last year. Burns are caused from a variety of reasons such as: when heat or chemicals come in contact with the skin, prolonged sun exposure, chemical burns, tar injuries at work, and a variety of other tissue damage. Burn injuries can cause not only skin damage, but can also cause serious damage to muscles, nerve endings, and other tissues under the skin. This sort of serious injury can cause mobility problems.

There are many causes for burn injuries:

Workers’ Compensation Injuries
Coffee Burns from Negligent Supervision (daycare)
Children Playing with Fires
Defective Candles, Heaters, and Fireplaces
Lighters & Matches
Airbag Deployment and Automobile Accidents
Flammable Liquid Fuel Explosions
Scalding Water
Electrical Accidents at home and Work Related Injury
Industrial Accidents
Gasoline Spills
Chemical Contact Burn
Prolonged Exposure to Sun

There are literally hundreds of possible causes of burns from a work related accident, to a child playing with matches, to a burn caused by an automobile accident. No matter what caused the burn injury this type of personal injury can cause serious pain and suffering. Depending upon the severity of the burn, burn victims may suffer serious trauma and psychological pain. They may dread leaving the house or resuming normal social and work duties. Chronic pain resulting from burns can plague victims for months, and on some occasions for years. Physical therapy, wound care, and lengthy rehabilitation may be needed to regain lost mobility, and to decrease contractures. Unfortunately, burn victims often face an uphill battle when seeking help and guidance. Many bodily injury or liability insurance companies view post burn treatments as purely cosmetic and may offer little or no assistance for this type of surgery and rehabilitation, even though it may be needed for victims to recover physically and emotionally from their injuries. This is where our background can help. Our Florida private investigators have a dynamic background including extensive work with burn victims and the extraordinary measures needed to heal.

For these reasons, it is imperative that you contact qualified Florida private investigators, as well as Florida personal injury attorneys to help you. The offices of CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC can help you present your case in a clear and factual basis to the adjuster, providing expert witnesses, as well as directly relating your injuries to the your accident. Our goals are to ensure you get the best medical care possible, as well as to provide the investigation needed to assist your Florida personal injury attorney to get you compensation for your injuries. After you seek immediate medical attention for your burn injuries, ensure you seek help from experienced Florida private investigators and Florida burn injury attorneys. With our assistance, you may have access to the resources necessary to pay for lost income and the quality medical treatment you deserve. Click here to contact Cory T. Knight today, or call us at (954) 652-0733.

If you or a loved one has experienced a burn injury, whether it is a work related accident or due to someone else’s negligence, feel free to click here to send our private investigation agency an e –mail or us or call Cory T. Knight today at (954) 652-0733 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your options.



More information on burns:

First-degree burns are usually limited to redness (erythema), a white plaque, and minor pain at the site o injury. These burns usually extend only into the epidermis.

Second-degree burns additionally fill with clear fluid, have superficial blistering of the skin, and can involve more or less pain depending on the level of nerve involvement. Second-degree burns involve the superficial (papillary) dermis and may also involve the deep (reticular) dermis layer.

Third-degree burns are which most of the epidermis is lost. They additionally have charring of the skin, and sometimes produce hard eshcars. An eschar is a scab that has separated from the unaffected part of the body. These types of burns are often considered painless, because nerve endings have been destroyed in the burned areas. However, there is in reality a significant amount of pain involved in a third degree burn. Hair follicles and sweat glands may also be lost. Third degree burns result in scarring elastic banding of the skin can smooth the scarred skin. Third degree burns over large surface areas are often fatal.

Fourth-degree burns are burns in which most of the dermis is lost often burning the muscle underneath. These burns usually present hard-to-reverse damage to the skin and there is little sensation in the burn area as a result. These type of burns will require hospitalization. Grafting is needed to close up the areas.

Fifth-degree burns are burns in which most of the hypodermis is lost charring and exposing the muscle underneath. Sometimes, fifth-degree burns can be fatal.
Sixth-degree burns are burn types in which almost all the muscle tissue in the area is burned away leaving almost nothing but charred bone. Often, sixth-degree burns are deadly. Sixth-degree burns are the highest in the burn category.

Please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight or one of our South Florida private investigators at (954) 652-0733 to discuss your investigative needs. If you prefer, you can contact CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC via e-mail by clicking here.

Bedsores / Decubitus Ulcers - Medical Negligence?

Bedsores

Located in South Florida, and serving all of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and the entire state of Florida, the nursing home abuse and medical malpractice Florida private investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC have extensive experience in investigating bedsore, and medical malpractice claims. Our Florida private investigators work in conjunction with your Florida Nursing Home Negligence attorney or your South Florida Medical Malpractice attorneys to effectuate the best possible outcome for you.



Do I Have a Bedsore Lawsuit Claim?
Decubitus Ulcers or commonly known as pressure sores or bedsores, are a breakdown of skin and tissue resulting from a lack of blood flow or stress that deprives the skin or tissue of oxygen, thus killing the skin or surrounding tissue. If you or a family member has a bedsore, and you acquired this injury while under medical supervision, you may have a viable claim. Feel free to contact Cory T. Knight today to discuss your case, or click here to contact our Florida private investigators.

Frequency:

Two thirds of pressure sores occur in patients older than 70 years. The prevalence rate in nursing homes is estimated to be 17-28%. Our Florida private investigators can work in conjunction with your Florida malpractice attorney to properly document your injuries and investigate the negligent circumstances that led to you or your family member’s painful bed sores.

Among patients who are neurologically impaired, pressure sores occur with an annual incidence of 5-8%, with lifetime risk estimated to be 25-85%. Moreover, pressure sores are listed as the direct cause of death in 7-8% of all paraplegics. Proper nursing and medical care is needed to ensure that ulcers do not occur. Durable medical equipment such as air mattresses and daily skin inspections can minimize the potential for bedsores.

Research and investigation has proven that patients hospitalized with acute illness have an incidence rate of pressure sores of 3-11%. If you or a loved one has been hospitalized and acquired a bed sore, contact us today.

Disturbingly, even with current medical and surgical therapies, patients who achieve a healed wound have recurrence rates of as high as 90%.

Etiology:

Many factors contribute to the development of pressure sores, but pressure leading to ischemia (lack of blood flow), is the final common pathway. Tissues are capable of withstanding enormous pressures when brief in duration, but prolonged exposure to pressures slightly above capillary filling pressure initiates a downward spiral towards ulceration. That sounds fancy but the bottom line is, if you look at your fingernail, briefly press on the nail bed, you will see the brief change in color from pink to white and rapidly back to pink. This is an indicator of good blood flow. With the lack of mobility, and lack of proper medical care, patients that are not properly cared for can suffer from bedsores.

Impaired mobility is an important contributing factor. Patients who are neurologically impaired, heavily sedated, restrained, or demented are incapable of assuming the responsibility of altering their position to relieve pressure. Moreover, this paralysis leads to muscle and soft tissue atrophy, decreasing the bulk over which these bony prominences are supported.

The literature has proven that contractures and spasticity often contribute by repeatedly exposing tissues to pressure through flexion of a joint. Contractures rigidly hold a joint in flexion, while spasticity subjects tissues to considerable repeated friction and shear forces.
Sensory loss also contributes to ulceration by removing one of the most important warning signals, pain.

Paralysis and insensibility also lead to atrophy of the skin with thinning of this protective barrier. The skin becomes more susceptible to minor traumatic forces, such as friction and shear forces, exerted during the moving of a patient. Trauma causing deepithelialization leads to transdermal water loss, creating maceration and adherence of the skin to clothing and bedding, which raises the coefficient of friction for further insult.

Malnutrition, hypoproteinemia, and anemia reflect the overall status of the patient and can contribute to vulnerability of tissue and delays in wound healing. Poor nutritional status certainly contributes to the chronicity often observed with these lesions. Anemia indicates poor oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Vascular disease also may impair blood flow to the region of ulceration.

Bacterial contamination from improper skin care or urinary or fecal incontinence, while not truly an etiological factor, is an important factor to consider in the treatment of pressure sores and can delay wound healing.

Pathophysiology:

The inciting event is compression of the tissues by an external force such as a mattress, wheelchair pad, or bed rail. Other traumatic forces that may be present include shear forces and friction. These forces cause microcirculatory occlusion as pressures rise above capillary filling pressure, resulting in ischemia. Ischemia leads to inflammation and tissue anoxia. Tissue anoxia leads to cell death, necrosis, and ulceration.
Irreversible changes may occur after as little as 2 hours of uninterrupted pressure.



Clinical:

Clinical presentation of pressure sores can be quite deceiving to the inexperienced observer. Soft tissues, muscle, and skin have a differential resistance to the effects of pressure. Generally, muscle is the least resistant and will necrose prior to skin breakdown. Also, pressure is not equally distributed from the bony surface to the overlying skin. Pressure is greatest at the bony prominence, decreasing gradually towards the periphery. Once a small area of skin breakdown has occurred, one may be viewing only the tip of the iceberg, with a large cavity and extensive undermining of the skin edges.

Many classification systems for staging pressure ulcers have been presented in the literature. The most widely accepted system is that of Shea, which has been modified to represent the present National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel classification system. This system consists of 4 stages of ulceration but is not intended to imply that all pressure sores follow a standard progression from stage I to stage IV. Nor does it imply that healing pressure sores follow a standard regression from stage IV, to stage I, to healed wound. Rather, it is a system designed to describe the depth of a pressure sore at the specific time of examination, to facilitate communication among the various disciplines involved in the study and care of such patients.

Stage I represents intact skin with signs of impending ulceration. Initially this would consist of blanchable erythema from reactive hyperemia that should resolve within 24 hours of the relief of pressure. Warmth and induration also may be present. Continued pressure creates erythema that does not blanch with pressure. This may be the first outward sign of tissue destruction. Finally, the skin may appear white from ischemia.

Stage II represents a partial-thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and possibly dermis. This lesion may present as an abrasion, blister, or superficial ulceration.

Stage III represents a full-thickness loss of skin with extension into subcutaneous tissue but not through the underlying fascia. This lesion presents as a crater with or without undermining of adjacent tissue.

Stage IV represents full-thickness loss of skin and subcutaneous tissue and extension into muscle, bone, tendon, or joint capsule. Osteomyelitis with bone destruction, dislocations, or pathologic fractures may be present. Sinus tracts and severe undermining commonly are present.

Other important characteristics of the wound should be noted in addition to depth. One should note the presence or absence of foul odors, wound drainage, eschar, necrotic material, and soilage from urinary or fecal incontinence. This provides information regarding the level of bacterial contamination and the need for debridement or diversionary procedures.

The overall state of health, comorbidities, nutritional status, mental status, and smoking history also should be noted. Presence or absence of contractures and spasticity also are important in the formulation of a treatment plan. One should note where the patient normally resides and the extent of his or her support structure. Examining the support surfaces present on the patient's bed or wheelchair also is important.

Relevant Anatomy:

A frequency among anatomic sites exists in affected individuals. The hip and buttock regions account for 67% of all pressure sores, with ischial tuberosity, trochanteric, and sacral locations being most common. The lower extremities account for an additional 25% of all pressure sores, with malleolar, heel, patellar, and pretibial locations being most common.
The remaining 10% or so of pressure sores may occur in any location that experiences long periods of uninterrupted pressure. Nose, chin, forehead, occiput, chest, back, and elbow are among the more common of the infrequent sites for pressure ulceration. No surface of the body can be considered immune to the effects of pressure.

References:
• Barbenel JC, Jordon MM, Nicol SM: Incidence of pressure sores in the greater Glasgow Health Board area. Lancet 1977; 2: 548-550[Medline].
• Staas WE Jr, LaMantia JG: Decubitus ulcers and rehabilitation medicine. Int J Dermatol 1982; 21: 437-444[Medline].

Bedsores are caused from sustained pressure on certain parts of the body, usually from being bedridden as a result of a recovery or medical condition (such as paralysis, paraplegia, or quadriplegia).

Bedsores can result from a caretaker's negligence in failing to turn incapacitated patients. If you have a relative who has suffered bedsores while in the care of a nursing home or medical facility, please contact us for a free case evaluation to determine if you have a strong bedsore claim.

Am I at Risk for Bedsores?

If you are immobile due to injury or illness, then you are at risk for bedsores. Bedsores can occur within hours of pressure being applied to a particular location or body part, and can occur whether the pressure results from sitting in a wheelchair or lying in a bed. If you have nerve damage resulting in a loss of feeling in certain areas of your body, such as diabetes or stroke, you may be at a higher risk of bedsores because you cannot feel the pain to realize you need to turn or shift. In addition, the elderly have thinner skin, and are therefore at higher risk for bedsores.
For more information about bedsores, or to discuss your bedsore claim with an experienced Florida private investigator call Cory T. Knight today at (954) 652-0733. We will be able to discuss our bedsore investigation experience with you, and if you need a Florida personal injury attorney, or South Florida medical negligence attorney we can tell you who has successfully assisted our clients. Please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight or one of our South Florida private investigators at (954) 652-0733 to discuss your medical malpractice investigative needs. If you prefer, you can contact CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC via e-mail by clicking here.

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Auto Accidents Info - Car Accident Private Investigator in South Florida

Careless and aggressive driving is an unfortunate reality in our daily lives, and auto accidents have become a regular occurrence on our highways and streets. Most of us have at one time or another been involved in a car accident, but we often fail to realize the extent to which we are vulnerable on the road. At CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC, we have seen firsthand the devastating consequences auto accidents can have on innocent victims and their families. From sky high medical bills to lost wages and crippling injuries, victims must overcome serious obstacles to get their lives back in order. This is why following auto accidents, our private investigators and attorneys in south Florida are committed to helping victims recover.

If you have been involved in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for property damage, injuries, and pain and suffering. Even if you are unsure of who was at fault, our private investigation agency may be able to help. Please contact Cory T. Knight at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC today to speak with our car accident investigators, located in Hollywood and cities throughout Florida.


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How will a Car Accident Private Investigator or Attorney Help?

What You Should Know?

Following serious auto accidents, victims can expect vehicle property damage to be the least of their problems. Serious bodily injury can be sustained not only from the initial contact with the other vehicle, but from the secondary impact within your own vehicle. And despite the fact that vehicles are designed with new and improved safety features, auto accidents remain the leading cause of death among young adults. Unfortunately our Florida private investigation agency has investigated thousands of car crashes, we have investigated rear end collisions, head on collisions, pedestrians struck by motor vehicles, bicycle accidents, as well as fatalities as a result of Florida auto crashes.

Our private investigator agency is well aware that injuries associated with auto accidents can wreak havoc on the lives of victims and also the lives of their family members. For this reason, the car accident private investigators at our Hollywood, Florida investigation agency are committed to offering the kind of invaluable investigative and guidance that puts families on the path to recovery. Our Florida auto accident investigators and the attorneys we deal with can help you and your family receive financial compensation for:
• Property damage
• Lost wages
• Your Pain and suffering
• Loss of Consortium
• Medical Expenses
• Scaring, Disfigurement and traumatic brain injury
• Funeral costs (following the death of a loved one)
• Emotional trauma

If you would like to speak with one of our auto accident private investigators, please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at C.T.K. INVESTIGATIONS, LLC in Hollywood, Florida today.


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What to Do if You Are Involved in an Auto Accident

Many private investigation agencies may offer similar advice, however we realize that while we handle thousands of Florida auto accident investigations a year, this may be your (or your family members) first auto accident. The first moments following an auto accident can be extremely freighting, hectic and confusing. If you are involved in a traffic collision, our auto accident investigators advise you to take the following steps immediately to ensure that your rights are protected:

• First Dial 911 – In Florida, a police report must be completed after all auto accidents involving property damage exceeding $500.00, injury, or death. We recommend that you Call 911 to report the accident and make sure to advise the 911 operator of any injuries that you sustained as a result of this accident.

• If you are physically able, we suggest you move your vehicle to the side of the road and turn off your ignition (and the ignition of other cars involved in the accident). Raise the hood (if possible) and turn on your hazard lights. Stand apart from the vehicle (in a safe location away from traffic) while calling for help to avoid injury in case the car is hit again. If other people are injured, do not attempt to move them unless they are in immediate danger.

• From our years of car accident investigation experience, we always recommend that you avoid admitting fault or discussing fault with other parties involved in the car crash. It is best to avoid confrontation and cooperate fully with the police. While this is an emotional time, try and state the facts, ask that the officer document your injuries as well as any witnesses.

• Our Florida private investigators recommend that you exchange information with all parties involved in the collision (again, avoid discussions of fault). Make sure to write down the tag number, registration numbers, driver’s license info, and insurance information. If possible take pictures of the cars, location of the accident. If a camera is not available, take note of exactly where the accident occurred so that our detectives can help with your accident reconstruction.

• We recommend that you check for witnesses to the auto accident – if there are witnesses obtain their contact information (including work and home phone numbers). Ask the officer that responded to note them in the report. Always be kind to the officer.

• If you are experiencing any pain, seek medical attention immediately (even if you feel the injury is minor). If you have any questions about medical intervention, feel free to contact us.

• Make sure to photograph your vehicle (before repairs are completed) and injuries sustained from the crash. If you have a cell phone camera available, you may want to photograph the crash scene and vehicles involved in the collision. As well as any signs or trees that may have contributed to the accident.
Above all, protect your rights. You are not required to give any statements to the other party's (defendants) insurance company. While you should cooperate with your own insurance company, you may want to consider consulting one of the auto accident investigators or we can recommend one of the attorneys that have assisted our clients over the years before giving a statement.

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How can a Car Accident Private Investigator Help?

Anyone who has been involved in a minor auto accident knows that you can sometimes resolve these types of claims without the assistance of an investigator or attorney; however, when serious injury or property damage is involved, victims of Florida auto accidents can benefit greatly from the assistance of the car accident private investigator. Our Florida private investigators have investigated thousands of car accidents and we can assist with your claim. Call us today to discuss how we can help you.

The reality is that car accident claims are anything but simple to resolve. Our Florida auto accident investigators understand the rules of the road, and we employ experts who are capable of reconstructing accident scenes to discover the true causes of collisions. We are familiar with the tactics insurance companies use to avoid paying out claims, and we fight aggressively for victims to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve. If you have been involved in an auto accident, having one of our knowledgeable Florida car accident investigators securing your interests can be the difference between receiving a small settlement or the substantial sum you deserve. It is our goal on every Florida car accident, Florida motorcycle accident, Florida bicycle accident, Florida trip and fall, Florida slip and fall, Florida scooter accident, etc.. to help you to obtain the tort feasor’s policy limits and any uninsured or underinsured motorist limits if possible.

If you or someone you love has recently been involved in an auto accident, our car accident investigators in Hollywood and throughout Florida can evaluate your claim and help you move forward with your case. Please visit our car accident section of our web page (www.ctkinvestigations.com) to view answers to common questions about auto accidents and find out what do to following a collision. If you would like to speak directly with one of our Florida auto accident investigators or you would like to hear about some of the attorneys that have represented some of our clients throughout the years, contact the offices of Cory T. Knight at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC.



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Florida’s No-Fault Insurance Law

I can tell you that I hear the following on a daily basis, "I have full coverage." Yet our years of experience have proven that if we were generous one out of fifty callers to our private investigation agency actually do have FULL COVERAGE. Full coverage would include the following: PIP, BI, UM, Med-Pay, Umbrella, and Stacking Coverage. If you doubt this, feel free to contact your insurance company and request a copy of your "dec" (declaration) page. In the state of Florida, especially the active city of Hollywood, Florida car accidents occur every day and accident victims, particularly those who do not have uninsured motorist coverage, may need a Private Investigator to help them properly investigate their accident in order to maximize your chances of receiving compensation to pay their medical bills. Uninsured motorist coverage is one of the most important types of insurance you can have, especially in Florida, where it will protect you in the event of a hit and run accident, as well as a traffic collision involving an underinsured motorist. However, for those who do not have uninsured motorist coverage and are injured in a car accident in South Florida, having Ft. Lauderdale car accident Private Investigator Cory T. Knight and our entire investigation agency may be in your best interest.

In an attempt to reduce the number of lawsuits filed each year, Florida implemented a no-fault insurance law. This law requires motorists to carry $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, as well as $10,000 in property damage liability. With PIP insurance, a motorist injured in a car accident will not have to hire a Florida injury lawyer or Private Investigator to retrieve money for medical expenses or disability. Instead, a motorist injured in an auto accident in Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, or other areas of Florida will be reimbursed by their own insurance company for medical bills, disability, or death expenses related to the accident, regardless of who was at fault. While the number of auto accident lawsuits filed in Florida is reduced through the no-fault law, an individual may still file a lawsuit against a negligent driver. We understand that while you were not at fault in the accident your own insurance company should be responsible for paying the first $10,000.00 of related expenses but that is the law. That is where the term No-Fault was derived.

While motorists in Florida are required to carry PIP and property damage liability to cover themselves and any property that is harmed in the event of an accident, they are not required to carry bodily injury liability insurance to cover the injuries of the other drivers involved. Over 50 percent of drivers are underinsured when it comes to covering the injuries of another driver involved in an accident. This is typically not a problem since most drivers have PIP insurance to cover their own injuries. However, motorcyclists and individuals visiting Florida, who are not required to have PIP coverage, are at risk.
Motorcyclists involved in an accident with a driver carrying PIP coverage are automatically eligible to receive compensation for pain and suffering, whether or not they sustained a permanent injury, whereas motorists must prove that their injuries are permanent. However, motorcyclists are not able to receive compensation for medical bills or disability unless the driver involved was carrying bodily injury insurance. For this reason, it is especially important for motorcyclists and those traveling through the state of Florida to carry what is called uninsured motorist coverage. Please feel free to contact your personal injury Private Investigator Cory T. Knight at (954) 652-0733. We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to answer your personal injury related questions. If you prefer you can click here to contact us via e-mail. We also may be able to recommend you to a Florida auto accident attorney that has successfully represented many of our clients in the past.

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Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Uninsured motorist coverage is one of the most important types of auto insurance you can buy, as it will allow you to receive compensation for the medical and disability expenses of both you and the passengers riding in your vehicle when the car accident occurs. This way, you are guaranteed coverage whether the driver of the other vehicle is insured or not.

If you own one or more vehicles, Ft. Lauderdale car accident Private Investigator Cory T. Knight recommends that you invest in stackable insurance, which will allow you to provide uninsured motorist coverage for all your vehicles. For example, if your coverage for one vehicle covers $25,000 and you have stackable insurance that covers three vehicles, then you should have $75,000 in uninsured motorist coverage under which to make a claim. Considering how many Florida drivers are uninsured, it is likely that if you are involved in an accident the uninsured motorist coverage can easily pay for itself.
Uninsured motorist coverage can also protect you in Florida if you are the unfortunate victim of a hit and run accident. If a driver hits you or your vehicle, but does not stop to exchange information, this is called a hit and run. Without proper insurance coverage, a hit and run accident can cost you money out of your own pocket to pay for any medical expenses and repair property damage. For more information on uninsured motorist coverage and how it can help you in the event of a car accident, speak with a Private Investigator in Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Miami-Dade, South Florida, Orlando or the Central Florida area today.

For more information regarding auto insurance options for Florida residents, or for a review of your Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Florida Keys hit and run or car accident claim, contact a Private Investigator at the Florida private investigation agency of CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC today for your FREE consultation, or you can call us today at (954)652-0733.

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Bicycle Accidents

Our Florida private investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC have investigated more bicycle accidents than we can count. In reality, I guess we could count the number, but the main point is we have years of experience investigating bicycle related accidents. In Florida, bicycling accidents cause many fatalities and personal injuries each year. Unfortunately many bicycle accidents are completely preventable, as they are usually caused by the negligence of motorists or by defective bicycles and products. If you are a pedestrian or cyclist who has survived a bicycle accident or if you've lost a loved one to a bicycle accident, the south Florida private investigation agency of CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC can help. We have successfully assisted many clients who have suffered due to the negligence of another person. Our Florida private investigators have worked in conjunction with your south Florida bicycle accident attorney to obtain the best medical care and support needed to reconstruct your lives after the trauma of a bicycle or pedestrian accident.

It is clear that bicycle collisions and bicycle accidents can cause severe injuries. You do not need to be a physicist or accident reconstruction expert to realize that a six thousand pound vehicle would cause potentially fatal injuries to a bicycle that may weight three to five pounds. Common injuries such as neck and head injuries are very common, and many bicyclists suffer brain damage and closed head trauma, after a serious bicycle accident. Spinal cord injuries, nerve damage, broken limbs, and even permanent injuries are not uncommon with bicycle accidents. Due to the severity of injuries as well as the lack of protection, cyclists involved in accidents often miss considerable amounts of work while they are recovering. These injuries may require reconstructive surgery or lengthy and expensive medical treatment. Not all insurance companies are willing to pay a bicyclist without a hassle. You probably hear this on every attorney commercial, but it is true…many insurance companies hire attorneys of their own to protect their interests, why should you not do everything possible to protect your interests. We have assisted bicyclists with accident reconstruction, as well as worked in conjunction with your Florida personal injury attorney to investigate the accident represent your interests so that you can get the best medical treatment and the best support possible.

A bicyclist or pedestrian who has been injured in an accident may be entitled to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits up to $10,000 from the vehicle that injured them or from any vehicle owned in their household. In order to get the full Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits you may be entitled to, it is important to speak to qualified South Florida Private Investigator. The investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC -- who have experience dealing with bicycle injury cases.

Our qualified Florida Private Investigators can help you understand your rights and can help you decide from the many options available to you. Our Florida private investigators can investigate your case, evaluate your situation, and work with you and your family and any insurance companies to make sure that you get the help you need quickly. With Cory T. Knight and our Florida private investigators by your side, you may be able to enjoy better medical care and additional assistance that you may need to get back on your feet.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, or if you've lost someone due to bicycling accident, contact The South Florida Private Investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC or call us at (954) 652-0733 to set up a FREE consultation. There is no obligation for this complimentary consultation, and we can easily meet in your office, hospital room, or home to discuss your case.


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Boating Accidents

According to the United States Coast Guard, there were 4967 recreational boat accidents in 2006, 710 fatalities resulting from boating accidents, and 3,474 injuries coupled with $43,670,424.00 in property damage. While we live in sunny south Florida, many of us enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, jet skiing, water skiing, not to mention the privately owned vessels, commercial boats, and other watercraft that are utilized for work. Unfortunately boating accidents can make excursions out to canals, lakes or oceans deadly. If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident or if you have lost a loved one in a boating collision, contact CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC today. We are your South Florida Boating Accident private investigators. We have successfully assisted boating accident survivors and victims' families and have helped them get the assistance and the help they needed in order to recover from the accident. Moreover, we work in conjunction with your Florida boat accident attorney.

Statically speaking, the vast majority of boating accidents are entirely preventable. Many collisions and accidents involving personal watercraft and other vessels are caused by inadequate training, negligence, equipment failure, intoxication, or weather and water conditions. The inexperience or the errors of the person operating the vessel also cause collisions. Under Florida law, boating operators and boat owners must display a great deal of responsibility and care in order to insure that swimmers, divers, other boats, boat passengers, and others are not injured killed or hurt. A traumatic brain injury can disrupt functioning of the brain and can cause anything from a mild concussion to permanent injury, coma, and even fatalities. According to the Brain Injury Association of America: The National Stroke Association: year in the U. S., roughly 1.4 million people sustain a TBI. One million people are treated and released annually from hospital emergency rooms after sustaining a brain injury. Brain injury claims more than 50,000 lives and leaves more than 80,000 individuals with livelong disabilities each year. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are at least 5.3 million Americans living with a disability as a result of brain injury. Unfortunately many traumatic brain injuries and closed head traumas often occur from trip and fall accidents, slip and fall accidents, automobile accidents, firearm related injuries, boating accidents, and other traumatic injuries. It is not just the victims of brain injury that suffer; the families that provide round the clock support suffer as well. In many cases, these injuries require them to hire caregivers, undergo extensive medical testing and treatments, undergo modifications to your home, and miss significant amount of time from work. The qualified Florida private investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC have assisted and worked with many clients who have suffered brain injuries. Our experienced in investigating and dealing with South Florida brain injury attorneys have helped people obtain the medical treatment and the assistance they needed to rebuild their lives after serious brain injury.

If you have been injured or if you lost a loved one due to boating collision or an accident, call our experienced and qualified South Florida private investigator today. Our Florida personal injury investigators are able to assist your South Florida personal injury lawyers with your case. We can help you understand your options can discuss your specific case, so that you know what to expect. The South Florida personal injury lawyers that we have worked with on boating accidents can provide you with legal advice. We can also work with insurance companies and others who were involved in your particular situation. Our Florida private detectives can obtain witness statements, and affidavits to protect your interests. Our investigators are here to ensure that you get excellent care and medical attention quickly and effectively. Call us today to see if we can assist you with your south Florida boating accident, Florida jet ski accident, Florida fishing accident, Jones Act, or Longshoreman case.

The Florida private detectives at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC have extensive experience in handling boating accident / injury cases. Our investigators have worked in conjunction with many Florida personal injury lawyers to protect your rights. If you have been injured, suffered fractures, closed head injuries, sprain / strains or a lost loved one in a boating collision, CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC may also be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. With correct private investigation and legal assistance, you may be able to get coverage with paying for your medical bills, paying for the damage or replacement of your boat, and paying for any pain and suffering you have sustained as a result of your accident, not to mention lost wages.

If you wish, we may be able to provide you with some names of Florida Personal Injury Lawyers that have handled numerous boating related cases. These attorneys will work on a contingency basis, which means that you do not pay unless and until they either win your case or settle out of court. If you were injured on a vessel while at work, do not hesitate to contact us. As always, we offer a FREE, no obligation consultation so that you can ask any questions and get a real advice upfront. Please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight or one of our South Florida private investigators at (954) 652-0733 to discuss your investigative needs. If you prefer, you can contact CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC via e-mail by clicking here.

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Brain Injury



The national institute of neurological disorders and stroke, explains that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to a blow or a jolt to the head. A traumatic brain injury can disrupt functioning of the brain and can cause anything from a mild concussion to permanent injury, coma, and even fatalities. According to the Brain Injury Association of America: The National Stroke Association: year in the U. S., roughly 1.4 million people sustain a TBI. One million people are treated and released annually from hospital emergency rooms after sustaining a brain injury. Brain injury claims more than 50,000 lives and leaves more than 80,000 individuals with livelong disabilities each year. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are at least 5.3 million Americans living with a disability as a result of brain injury. Unfortunately many traumatic brain injuries and closed head traumas often occur from trip and fall accidents, slip and fall accidents, automobile accidents, firearm related injuries, boating accidents, and other traumatic injuries. It is not just the victims of brain injury that suffer; the families that provide round the clock support suffer as well. In many cases, these injuries require them to hire caregivers, undergo extensive medical testing and treatments, undergo modifications to your home, and miss significant amount of time from work. The qualified Florida private investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC have assisted and worked with many clients who have suffered brain injuries. Our experienced in investigating and dealing with South Florida brain injury attorneys have helped people obtain the medical treatment and the assistance they needed to rebuild their lives after serious brain injury.

Because of our extensive experience, CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC understands how traumatic TBI can be, both to the victim and to the family. We also understand how important it is to get help quickly from a qualified south Florida TBI lawyer. We may be able to let you know which South Florida personal injury attorneys have successfully worked on many TBI cases. Is important to get immediate assistance and guidance so that your medical bills can be paid and lost income can potentially be recouped. If you have suffered from a closed head injury, brain injury or have a loved one who has sustained a TBI, feel free to contact our office so that we can discuss your situation. We work with attorneys that may be able to help ensure that insurance companies will continue to pay for any future medical treatments, home modifications, and any other durable medical equipment necessary in order to help the injury heal as much as possible. Our Florida private investigators will comprehensively evaluate your case, help you understand all your options, and work hard to ensure that you get the maximum amount of assistance as quickly as possible.

The brutal reality is that in many cases, brain injuries can change lives forever. However, with the right Florida private investigator, and with the assistance of a qualified Florida personal injury lawyer, you may be able to get the help you need to rebuild your life. CTK INVESTIGATION, LLC has the closed head injury, TBI, and brain injury experience you need to get you the help you or your family deserve.

Our Florida Private Investigators can meet in your home, hospital room, or office to discuss your particular case. Our FREE consultation comes with no obligation whatsoever, this is simply a chance for you to ask questions and get the information you need to make an informed decision. Keep in mind, too, that the attorneys we work with work on a contingency fee basis. They are willing to defer fees until you reach an out-of-court settlement or win your case.
Please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight or one of our South Florida private investigators at (954) 652-0733 to discuss your investigative needs. If you prefer, you can contact CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC via e-mail by clicking here.



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Frequently Asked Questions about Florida Automobile Insurance

Florida Automobile Insurance

Our Florida private investigators get questions every day from clients about their auto insurance. Even if you haven’t been in an accident, it helps to understand the general language of Florida auto insurance. Below are descriptions of the various types of coverage in the state of Florida. If you are in an accident, the type of coverage you and the other party carry can often determine what type of settlement beyond medical expenses and lost wages you may be able to receive.

Personal Injury Protection Coverage (mandatory)

Florida is a "No Fault" State, which means that regardless of who is at fault in an accident, you must go to your own auto insurance to pay your medical bills. This insurance is referred to as PIP or Personal Injury Protection coverage; this coverage is mandatory for all automobile owners in Florida. PIP coverage provides for payment of 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost wages up to $10,000.00. Because of this limit, many people purchase additional extended PIP coverage or Medical Payments Coverage. If you were not at fault in the accident, you may also claim against the person who was at fault for the balance of your medical bills as well as money or compensatory damages. However, your medical bills will still be paid at 80% by your own PIP carrier. PIP covers you, your spouse, relatives living with you at the time of the accident who do not own a motor vehicle, and drivers/passengers of your vehicle who do not own a motor vehicle nor live with a relative who owns a vehicle.

Property Damage Liability Coverage (mandatory)

This coverage pays the other party's property damage in the event you are at fault in an accident. If you were not at fault in the accident, it does not apply. Property Damage Liability Coverage and PIP are the only two types of coverage which are mandatory in the State of Florida.

Bodily Injury Liability Coverage

This coverage applies only in the event that you are at fault in an accident. Bodily Injury Liability Coverage will pay money or compensatory damages to a claimant, if he/she meets certain requirements under Florida's No Fault Law, up to the limit of your coverage. Your insurance company will also pay your legal fees. While most states have statutes requiring motorists to have at least some Bodily Injury Liability Coverage, Florida does not require this type of coverage.

Medical Payments Coverage

MEDPAY coverage provides payment of the other 20% of your medical bills not covered by Personal Injury Protection coverage.

Collision Coverage

If you are at fault in an accident, or the at-fault party has no insurance coverage, collision coverage may be the only source of payment for damage to your vehicle.

Uninsured-Underinsured Motorist Protection
If the at fault party does not carry Bodily Injury Liability insurance, this coverage is crucial. Instead of making a claim for money damages to the at-fault party, the claim is made to your own insurance company and treated as if you were proceeding against the other party.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Motor Vehicle Accidents:

Q: Can I recover even if the accident was my fault?
A: Whether you can recover if the accident was your fault depends on the laws of your state. Some states do not consider fault with regards to some damages, and in those states some of your economic losses may be paid by your own no-fault policy. Other states consider fault, but you may still be able to recover for your injuries, even if the accident was partially your fault. However, in that case, you may be required to prove that the other party's fault was greater than yours, or to reduce the amount of your compensation by your percentage of fault.

Q: Who can I sue to recover my damages?
A: In some cases, an accident victim may be able to sue parties other than the at-fault driver. For example, if the at-fault driver did not own the car, the car's owner may also be liable for your damages. If the at-fault driver was impaired from consuming too much alcohol, you may be able to bring a "dram shop" complaint against a business that served alcohol to the driver even though he was visibly impaired. In some cases, you may be able to bring an action against another party, such as an automobile manufacturer or construction company, if a defect in the vehicle or the roadway caused the accident. If the accident involved a tractor-trailer, the driver's violation of rules and regulations may be the basis for a lawsuit against the driver or his or her employer.

Q: What is my case worth?
A: The value of a case depends on a variety of factors and cannot be determined without analyzing information regarding the injury, medical bills, loss of income, and permanency of the injury. There is no rule of thumb, and each set of facts results in a different amount of damages.

Q: Will I have to go to court?
A: Not necessarily. Many motor vehicle accident cases are concluded without even filing a lawsuit. Most lawsuits are settled without an actual trial. A settlement avoids the costs and delay of a trial and may result in a greater net recovery. However, if the case cannot be settled on satisfactory terms, it may be necessary to go to trial.

Q: Where will the money come from to compensate me?
A: The at-fault party's insurance typically pays for your damages in many states. If you are in a no-fault state, your own insurance may pay for some of your damages. If the at-fault party is not adequately insured, your own insurance policy may include coverage that will compensate you for your injuries.

Q: How long will it take me to receive my money?
A: The length of time necessary to conclude your automobile accident injury case depends upon a number of factors. For example, if you suffer a serious injury, you will not want to settle your claim until you have received sufficient medical care so that either your physician has released you or your future medical expenses related to the accident can be determined with reasonable certainty. Therefore, the amount of time you need to heal may determine the length of time necessary to conclude your claim. The amount of time before you recover also depends on whether your case is settled or goes to trial.

Q: What should I do if I can't afford an attorney?
A: Many law firms will agree to pursue a personal injury claim for a contingent fee, which means that the law firm's fee is subtracted from any amount that the firm collects for you. If no amount is recovered, then the firm receives no fee, but the client is typically responsible for actual expenses, such as court filing fees or witness fees, whether he or she wins or loses.

Q: Do I have to see a doctor?
A: If you are injured in an automobile accident, you should seek medical attention. Whether or not you have a claim, you should be examined by a doctor, both for your own peace of mind and to document the injury to support your claim. Frequently, an automobile accident injury will not be immediately apparent. Whenever symptoms first appear, go to your family doctor, a hospital emergency room, or another medical professional to obtain medical help.

Q: How soon must I bring my claim?
A: Each state sets a time limitation for bringing a personal injury claim. Both the length of that period and the way it is measured in motor vehicle accident cases varies from state to state. Even within a state, the time period may vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident, such as the plaintiff's age, the type of personal injury claim, the particular facts giving rise to the injury, and when the injury is discovered. You must be absolutely certain that you know the time limitation period that applies to you, or you risk jeopardizing your legal rights.

Q: Should I accept a check from the at-fault driver or his or her insurance company?
A: Accepting a check may be construed as a settlement that prohibits you from obtaining any additional amounts from the at-fault driver or his or her insurance company. Therefore, you should not accept a check or sign a release from the at-fault driver or his or her insurance company until after you have conferred with an attorney. Typically, an attorney will encourage you to wait to accept a check until you have completed your medical treatment and have been released by a doctor, so you know you have received an amount that adequately covers your medical bills and other damages. An insurance adjuster may push you to settle the claim for the lowest possible amount and may discourage you from contacting an Florida personal injury attorney. If so, you should ignore his or her advice, and consult an qualified personal injury attorney immediately before accepting any payment, signing any release, or otherwise settling your claim to insure that you are receiving fair compensation and not jeopardizing your right to a full and fair recovery.

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Computer Forensics Investigation

Computer Forensics Investigation:
You need a leader in high technology crime solutions that's licensed to practice investigations. Many times we have to correct the mistakes of misled IT technicians and ill-equipped users. In our computer crime lab we take forensics science to a new level. CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC is your friend in the Digital Age.


CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC provides highly technical internet crime investigations and computer usage analysis. Many services are offered under the name Computer Forensic Investigation Services, but by using highly certified network and computer engineers, specially trained Florida private investigators, and computer forensic technicians and scientists, we can conduct an extrapolation of data whether it be via remote session or an on-site investigation.



Our mission serves both the corporate and domestic clientele with our focus on confidentiality and our clients interessts first. We can help you protect your computer intelligence. You lock your front door when you leave your home, how do you lock your computer files?

We demonstrate excellence in the field of digital evidence processing and analysis, by consistently exceeding our customers' expectations and demonstrating the highest character in the examination of information. Feel free to call us to review our computer forensics abilities and how we can provide you with a threat analysis.

Forensic Data Recovery is the science of recovering information from a computer that may have been deleted or otherwise damaged or hidden.

Some data recovery firms have qualified forensic examiners. However, the majority do not. While some of the same skills and software are used in computer forensics and data recovery, computer forensics require extensive additional knowledge and experience.



Our technicians are highly trained specialists in the use of advanced computer forensic, analytical and recovery techniques for reconstruction and preservation of data. We can examine desktop computers, laptop computers, network servers, handheld PDAs, digital cameras, memory cards, floppy and Zip disks, as well as most other forms of media and data storage. Our computer forensic experts are able to answer your questions and assist you with your forensic investigation.

Our labs are capable of retrieving data from Windows, Apple/Macintosh, Unix, Linux, Novell, and most other computer operating systems along with interstate Internet and E-mail communications.



Expert computer consultants are available for both the prosecution and defense.
Recovered data may show which particular files were deleted or removed and is a valuable insight into what the person was trying to do at the time of the deletions
Computer forensics is the scientific examination and analysis of data held on, or retrieved from, computer storage media in such a way that the information can be used as evidence in a court of law.





The subject matter includes:
• Secure collection of computer data
• Examination of suspect data to determine details such as origin and content
• Presentation of computer based information to courts of law
• Application of a country's laws to computer practice.



Items that relate to this service:

• Cyber Sabotage
• Risk Assessments and Audits
• Corporate Intelligence
• Network Intrusions
• Digital Evidence Examination
• Recent Internet History Evaluations
• Internet Crime & Fraud Investigations
• Forensic Technology Services
• Track and Resolve Computer Intrusions (Hacking)
• Keystroke logging & recording
• Cyber Stalking Investigations and Cyber Harassment Investigations
• Detection and Disabling of Unauthorized Terminal Capture Program
• Computer Surveillance
• Identification of Hidden Locations Where Files are Created
• Recovery of Deleted Data
• Child Enticement
• Internet Fraud
• Tracing Pornography
• Privacy Violations
• Email Recovery
• Virus Removal
• E Computer Crimes
• Chat Room and Instant Message Tracing
• Child Pornography
• Computer Forensics to Recover Instant Messenger Messages
• Internet Service Providers
• Internet Profiling
• Online Fraud
• Stalker and Harassment
• Litigation Support and Expert Witness Testimony
• Covert and Undercover Assignments
• Internet Investigation Training and Seminars
  
  

As always, please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at (954) 652-0733, or any of our Florida private investigators for a FREE computer forensics consultation. If you prefer, you can click here to e-mail us. Our Florida private investigation agency is here to assist you, contact us today.

CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC’s Computer Forensic Investigations Experts specialize in conducting an exhaustive, detailed and accurate investigation of information derived from computers in Ft. Lauderdale, South Miami, Palm Beach, South Florida, and throughout Florida for attorneys, businesses, other Florida private investigators, concerned parents and individuals.

As licensed Florida private investigators, we approach each computer forensic case as we would any other type of confidential investigation. Our investigative approach to computer forensics is not shared by many of the “computer experts” in south Florida whose idea of an “investigation” is to hope that the forensic software they purchased will find the data you need. Our computer forensics software is a vital part of this unique investigation. If you need knee surgery after a sporting injury you visit an orthopaedic surgeon, not a general practitioner. Accordingly, why would you hire someone who is not an private investigator to investigate your confidential computer cases and help with your computer forensics investigations? We apply our training and our investigative mindset to every computer forensic case. Our investigative advantage is very real and many of our clients in Ft. Lauderdale, North Miami, South Miami, Palm Beach, and all of Florida are surprised at what CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC is able to find on a computer’s hard drive, on any flash memory card, cell phones / pda’s and any device that has a hard drive.

The common denominator we have come to realize in computer forensics investigations, is that you get what you pay for. As experts, we have encountered far too many "computer experts" who have elected to dabble in this arena but are either unable to find the data that their client needs or who cannot substantiate the conclusions they draw. When results matter most, call CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC today to speak with Cory T. Knight about your computer forensics needs.

We have assisted Florida businesses and Florida attorneys in these types of computer forensics cases including the following: Data theft, software infringement, fraud, breach of contract, embezzlement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, conspiracy, child pornography, trade secret misappropriation, data misappropriation, stalking, asset locating, wrongful termination, age discrimination, sexual harassment, theft of corporate assets, intellectual property violation among many other requested forensics investigations.

Our computer forensic investigations can recover electronic evidence from the following types of devices:
· Hard Drives
· Back-up Storage Media
· Databases
· E-mail Servers
· Web Servers
· Internet Sites
· Personal Digital Devices (Blackberries and cellular telephones)

Online Dating Background Check

Background Checks for Online Dating:
Technology continues to progress with time. With broadening our chances of finding love, individuals are no longer restricted to their immediate surroundings. Prior to meeting a prospected love, it is always a wise decision to find out who they really are. After all, not everyone is going to be honest with their background. Call Cory T. Knight at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC today to discuss your safety. You would not allow your children to meet a stranger, why would you?


If someone has a shady background, odds are that they are not going to be completely truthful in telling someone. It is not uncommon nowadays for men and women alike to not have a trustworthy past. Before going to meet someone from your online dating experience, make sure you find out everything that you feel is important to ensure your safety. This information will help someone decide whether they would like to get to know this person on a different level and also that they are the type of person that you would trust into your life on a daily basis. We have investigated cases from JDate, MySpace, FaceBook, and many other online services.
There are many online resources that are readily available to help someone get to know the truth i.e. the good, bad or the ugly about the person that are looking to add into their life. One must be sure that when they choose to utilize a background check service that they are using one that will provide accurate and updated information. Many of these helpful agency websites give information that is available in the local phone book, however some give much more. They provide this information by searching large databases in order to give results. Remember the old adage, you get what you pay for. You can find background searches for $9.95 online but you could just as easily open the white pages. Our Florida private investigators are experienced and are dedicated to the task at hand. Your safety.



It is not all that uncommon for a criminal to not have any prior black marks on their background check, if their prior problems were outside the country. When choosing your company for the background, make sure that they perform extensive checks including out of country criminal checks. On most background check, you can find information about speeding tickets, or more seriously drinking and driving convictions, sexual based crimes, or violent crimes. All of this information can be helpful in deciding whether you would like to allow this person in your life.
When you are swapping stories over the phone or online, be careful of how much of you that you ultimately reveal. Don’t give personal information out such as your schedule or your address. For the criminal mind, it can be easy for them to woo you and literally leave you with nothing. Keep in mind your good intentions can come back to haunt you if you are not careful in what you reveal. Do not be specific with details that can potentially aid in the theft of your identity or belongings. Always be as vague as possible in your details about your home and workplace. Our Florida private investigators have found pedophiles, felons, wanted suspects, and sexual offenders in our online investigations. Not to mention the PUFF people that state that they own a company, when they do not even own the car they drive. The fact that they own a plane, boat, etc.. We can and will find you the truth before you place yourself in a potentially hazardous position.


Putting your life in someone else’s hands can prove to be a scary and often a dangerous choice. Before you take that road trip to wherever it is you are heading to meet that perfect someone, check them out with an CTK INVESTIGATION, LLC background check. After a comprehensive search has been completed, if you will find that the results are acceptable for you, then go and pursue meeting them as intended, with an additional piece of mind.


Background Investigation: With thousands of background checks and extensive investigation experience, you can consider CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC a specialized background investigation agency. Background Checks and Background Investigations are an integral part of our service mix.


Background investigations can provide an in-depth history or insight into a subject’s known or unknown histories. Criminal background investigations, hidden or past assets, financial data, workers' compensation, employment background investigation, police records, civil history, and other public records are just the start of a background investigation.
Records available to us as private investigator are not the same set of records that law enforcement uses. Private investigators are not strapped like police agencies when conducting background searches. If we conduct an online investigation or a background check we can compile more complete and more accurate records than many government agencies such as FBI or security background investigations for other law enforcement purposes.


Background Check
• Shorter than Background Investigations
• Usually Cursory
• Limited or Specialized for Specifics
• Mostly Centered On Public Records
• Constrained to a Range of Years Past


Background Investigation
Clients Types for Background Investigation and Background Check:
• Pre-Marital and Pre-Nuptial
• Business-Related
• Personal
• Incident Driven
• Litigation and Legal Support
• Insurance Industry
• Law Enforcement


Examples of information types that can be researched include but are not limited to past histories with family; neighbors; employers; friends; education; co-workers; professions; credentials; residences, and many more. With our background investigations you can start determining character and a profile of the subject.


As always, please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at (954) 652-0733, or any of our Florida private investigators for a FREE consultation. If you prefer, you can click here to e-mail us. Our private investigation agency is here to assist you, contact us today.


Items to which you can expect to have access for a Background Investigation:
• Criminal Records
• Wants and Warrants
• Felony Checks
• Inmate Records
• Sexual Predators
• Civil Records
• Litigations
• Professional Complaints
• Local
• State
• Federal
• AKA's
• Identity Verifications
• Social Security Number Traces
• Property Ownership
• Marriage Licenses Records
• Divorces Records
• Drivers Records
• Death Records
• Tax Liens
• Judgments
• FAA Checks
• Doing Business As
• Character and Profiles
• Mode of Living
• Surveillance
• Photos of Unknown Subjects
• Identity Verification
• Public Records
• USA Patriot Act Ready
• Covert Background Investigations
• Covert and Undercover Assignments


BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION (PRE-MARITAL OR PRE-NUPTIAL)
Background Investigation (Premarital or Prenuptial): You might be feeling suspicious about your significant other. Perhaps he's never told you his home phone number. Maybe she avoids introducing you to her friends. Possibly you don't even know where he lives, or worry that she might be lying to you about being divorced. On the other hand, maybe you have the most wonderful relationship in the world, but just want to be safe and sure. Whatever the case, CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC is here to help!

A relationship is much more than just emotions. A relationship should be based on honesty and integrity. If you suspect your relationship to be a little too good to be true, this might very well be the case. It may be time to get some hard facts about your boyfriend or girlfriends before you lose more than just a piece of your heart.

As always, please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at (954) 652-0733, or any of our Florida private investigators for a FREE consultation. If you prefer, you can click here to e-mail us. Our private investigation agency is here to assist you, contact us today.


Pre-Marital Relationship Warning Signs
If you are in a pre-marital relationship where you are uneasy, but are not quite sure why, you might have been seeing some warning signs that your relationship, no matter how wonderful it seems, is not quite right without understanding what those signs are.

Premarital Background Check
How does your friend deal with his or her past? Is the past spoken about freely or do you feel like you are pulling teeth to get a simple answer about a mundane question such as where he or she went to school? Does your friend avoid topics about childhood experiences or the recent past? If so, your friend might be hiding something from you.

Have you met your friend’s family? If not, are there legitimate reasons for this? Do you think that the excuse that “they are embarrassing” is weak? Sometimes, people are hiding their family because of what the family knows rather than trying to protect you from embarrassing situations.

As always, please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at (954) 652-0733, or any of our Florida private investigators for a FREE consultation. If you prefer, you can click here to e-mail us. Our private investigation agency is here to assist you, contact us today.


Pre-Nuptial Investigations

Does your friend blame everyone else for the problems in his or her life? Is it the “ex” that trashed the credit, ruined relationships between your friend and the children, or sent your friend into a financial spin? There is sometimes a line between the truth and a reluctance to take any responsibility for one’s actions that people who are hiding something are reluctant to take.
Have you spent time with your friend’s buddies or business acquaintances? Do they seem grounded? Or is your friend reluctant to introduce you to other people in his or her life? While your friend might tell you that you are too special to share with other people, your friend might also be trying to keep you away from disreputable associates.

As always, please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at (954) 652-0733, or any of our Florida private investigators for a FREE consultation. If you prefer, you can click here to e-mail us. Our private investigation agency is here to assist you, contact us today.


Pre-marital Investigators

Has your friend asked for a loan or to use your credit cards? Is your friend overly interested in your financial status? This could also be a very strong warning sign.

If your friend lives out of town, is he or she easy to contact? Do you only have office numbers or a cell phone number? Have you considered that your friend might already be married?
Are you starting to think that your friend’s behavior towards you is becoming more intrusive than you would like? Are you beginning to think that the constant wanting to know where you are and what you are doing, which initially seemed flattering, is bordering on obsessive? You need help right now.



CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC is here to help you. We at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC can find you the information that you need that will either put your concerns to rest or help you decide to remove yourself from what might become a difficult situation not only emotionally, but ultimately financially or physically.

At CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC, our Florida private investigators pride ourselves in our discreet, confidential investigations. Our trained professionals will work quickly to get you the information that you need to make a decision about your relationship based on facts, not suppositions.

If you have concerns about your relationship, it is better to start an investigation now rather than procrastinate any longer. The longer the wait, the harder it will be to extract yourself from your relationship if, in fact, IF your boyfriend or girlfriend has been lying to you and you suspect this, why not find out the truth and afford a piece of mind. The longer you wait, the more those nagging questions are going to be bothering you, making you even more uneasy. Contact us at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC today.

As always, please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at (954) 652-0733, or any of our Florida private investigators for a FREE consultation. If you prefer, you can click here to e-mail us. Our private investigation agency is here to assist you, contact us today.


You can trust CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC to do the job for you, discreetly, confidentially, and quickly.


Whatever your reasons, a premarital background investigation will get you the facts you need to make important decisions about your relationship. We employ our professional investigative agents to combine their years of experience in the field with access to the most comprehensive sources and databases in the industry. Depending on the scope of the investigation, we can provide you with anything from a simple criminal record check all the way to personally sending agents to perform surveillance and covertly interview friends and neighbors. At CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC, let you exactly the information you need, exactly when you need it.

Adultery Investigations / Infidelity Investigations

Adultery / Infidelity Investigations
Adultery or Infidelity Investigations (Marital): The first step in the evaluation and discovery of a potential affair with infidelity, unfaithful spouses, adultery, and cheating mates is the obtaining of an objective, professional opinion as to the merits of the case. CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC provides free consultations from professional and experienced private investigators nationwide.

Is your spouse unfaithful, having an affair, acting suspicious, or deceitful? Do you know what is happening for certain? Surveillance, bodily fluids testing, and communications investigations for phone activity, internet use, email, instant messenger, and more are some effective ways to determine inconsistencies or consistencies in a subject’s behavior to discover the affair. Documentation is the most important part of your case. Having a thorough report, an explanation of video, and still photography evidence can help you with your presentation of the facts. If you decide to work with a qualified Florida family attorney, it is important that we can work together for your case to protect you and your interests .


Even if you are an Executive, Professional Athlete, Professional, Entrepreneur, Public Celebrity, Government Official, or a spouse of one, with Cory T. Knight and our Florida private investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC you can be 100% assured and guaranteed confidentiality! Our investigation agency and our team understand the need for a thorough and discrete spousal or significant other investigation.

Have you noticed changes in the subject’s behavior- signs of infidelity?
• Excessive or discreet use of the computer
• Overtime hours or holdovers with work
• Hiding of phone, credit card, or bank accounts histories
• Excessive arguing of facts related to time
• Blaming behavior of false accusing
• Negative projections behavior - accusing you of an affair
• Lack of sexual interest or abnormal renewed sexual interest
• Abnormal call activity at the home or cell phones - Hang ups and long tones
• Removal of pictures or photos from wallet
• Lost wedding ring
• Singles behavior - out with friends
• These are only some of the signs



All evidence is collected and provided in a strict, factual and specific manner. Preliminary and scientific forensic lab analysis is also available. Extramarital affairs often lead to divorce; we do not interfere -- we are here to help. We can assist in items from the discovery process to recovering from infidelity. Our Florida private investigators believe infidelity is a very serious matter and should be treated accordingly -- infidelity is hurtful and degrading and we can help in a courteous and professional manner.



If your spouse or significant other is cheating, you deserve to know the truth. With the help of one of our Florida infidelity private investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC can begin to start the healing process. This may not include keeping the relationship together. If you decide that your marriage is irrevocably broken, you are going to need the discreet services that the Florida private investigators at CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC offer. As difficult as it may be to come to terms with, you are going to need to get the facts and protect your interests. Coping with infidelity is not easy, but living with it is worse. Call Cory T. Knight today to discuss your spousal or significant other infidelity investigations.



As always, please feel free to contact Cory T. Knight at (954) 652-0733, or any of our Florida private investigators for a FREE consultation. If you prefer, you can click here to e-mail us. Our private investigation agency is here to assist you, contact us today.

Items to which you can expect to have access for Unfaithful and Cheating Mate - Adultery Investigations:
• Surveillance
• Polygraph Examination Lie Detection
• Semen Testing
• Bodily Fluid Testing
• DNA for Hair and Skin
• Covert Pregnancy Testing
• Surface Drug Testing
• Photos of Unknown Subjects
• Communications Activity
• Computer Usage
• Internet Usage
• Email Tracing
• Identity Verification
• Covert and Undercover Assignments

People who we catch (the cheater):
• Cheating Wife or Unfaithful Wife
• Cheating Husband or Unfaithful Husband
• Cheating Spouse or Unfaithful Spouse
• The Emotional Infidelity
• The Other Woman
• The Other Man
• Marital Infidelity
• Matrimonial Investigations


Online Infidelity
Many times e-mail, messenger activity, the workplace, and other communication mediums are aggravators in the process. We have Florida private investigators and computer experts that have extensive forensics experience that can explain how you can discover and use our investigations and computer monitoring software with your discovery process.