Have you recently been involved in a personal injury incident and are now considering filing a claim? It is important to be aware of your rights and the legal boundaries of insurance companies. Oftentimes, insurance companies can go above and beyond what is legally allowed to investigate potential claims – including spying on claimants using illegal means.
If you filed a personal injury claim and noticed that the insurance company (or its representatives) is spying on you, contact H&P Law as soon as possible. Our Nevada personal injury attorneys will advocate for your rights during your case and ensure that the insurer respects the legal boundaries when investigating your claim.
What Can Insurance Companies Legally Do?
Insurance companies have the right to investigate any potential claims that are made against them. This process often involves gathering evidence such as medical records, surveillance footage, or witnesses’ testimonies. However, there are strict laws and guidelines that an insurance company must follow when conducting these investigations. For example, an insurance company cannot legally enter your home without your consent or record private conversations without your knowledge or permission.
In Nevada, it is illegal for an insurance company – or any other party, for that matter – to secretly record a private, oral communication without the consent of at least one party (NRS § 200.650).
Can Insurance Companies Spy on You?
It is important for you to know that any type of spying conducted by an insurance company during your personal injury case is illegal according to federal laws—and if caught doing so, they can face serious consequences, including hefty fines or even jail time, depending on the situation at hand.
Despite legal restrictions, some unethical insurance companies may still try to use other tactics to spy on you during your personal injury case. Perhaps the most common form of spying is through social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Many insurance companies will look for posts or videos that contradict the details of your claim in order to reduce their financial liability. Additionally, they may also hire private investigators to take photographs or video footage of you while you are out in public places such as parks or restaurants. Both of these tactics are legal.
What are Your Rights?
When submitting a personal injury claim, it is essential for you to understand and protect your rights throughout the process – especially when it comes to potential surveillance activities conducted by an insurance company. Under no circumstances should an insurer request access to someone’s home without proper authorization from the court system.
Furthermore, if a private investigator tries to speak with you directly about your case without prior notification from either yourself or a lawyer—you do not have to answer their questions and can refuse their requests for further information.
Seek Legal Counsel to Protect Your Rights
If you believe that an insurer has spied on you during the course of your claim, then contact our personal injury attorneys at H&P Law, who can help protect your rights and ensure that justice is served accordingly.
With a skilled attorney on your side, you can confidently approach any negotiations with the assurance that no one has violated your privacy during this difficult time in pursuit of compensation for damages sustained due to another’s negligence. Call (702) 598-4529 to schedule a case evaluation with our attorneys.
