As the largest private investigative firm in the northwest, McDonald & Associates can handle a wide variety of cases. Our experienced team of investigators can find answers to your questions through surveillance, medical records retrieval, recorded statements, complete background investigations, pre-employment screening, and digital forensics. It doesn’t matter if you are a private citizen, an attorney, an insurance company, employer, or a government official, you can contact us for a free confidential consultation. Our goal is to always treat our clients with the utmost respect, dignit ..read more

If you’ve ever typed detective near me or private investigators near me into a search engine you may benefit from our services. We provide discreet surveillance and investigative services to prevent insurance fraud, theft, abuse, infidelity and other illegal or immoral behaviors. The evidence we provide can help in cases of divorce or it may be used to protect family members against the dangers of abusive caretakers. Private Investigation Service Whether you want some clarity on your new business partner, or you want to find out if your significant other is having an affair, McDonald & ..read more

When we are given an assignment, once the scope of the assignment is clear with any information we need to get started, we launch a full background investigation. A background investigation helps determine an individual’s activities and behavioral patterns. We schedule surveillance around that information and focus on the times that we are most likely to gain the information we’re looking for. We confirm a claimant’s residence and monitor social media activities for inconsistencies. We check criminal records and check for licenses or other certifications. This helps us to get the best possi ..read more

We offer services above and beyond the simple acquisition of information for Workers Compensation Claims. From delivering and reviewing film with the doctors, to consulting with examiners on how to take advantage of the information obtained, we go the extra mile to deliver the best possible return on money spent to investigate. We have the right people, tools, and resources to provide the finest private investigative services in the industry. McDonald & Associates appreciates the potential costs associated with this type of claim and we work hard to uncover the facts of each case. A pri ..read more

If you suspect something, let us investigate for you. Investigative work requires education and experience to be effective. With the right experience and the right education, our private investigators know where to look, when, how often, and what legal ramifications certain actions are likely to have. With several former police detectives on our team, our private investigative firm is equipped to handle any case, big or small. If you need video evidence, audio recordings, photographic evidence or behavior monitoring, we have the tools to get it done. Investigate Questionable Behavior A cer ..read more

Whenever a software platform performs an update, it’s important to read the small print. The private investigators at McDonald & Associates always suggest doing so, but often updates are made without knowing what kind of agreement is being made. There is no doubt that companies like Microsoft intend to protect all of their data. However, in order for them to do that, they first need data. Read the Small Print In essence, the Windows 10 Privacy Statement is a reflection of what computer programming has become. A section in the statement says, “We will access, disclose, and preserve pers ..read more

If you intend to file for a divorce from your partner, you might want to do more than cite irreconcilable differences. Cases are more clear if you can provide substantial proof of misdeeds, infidelity, and incompatibility to approve the dissolution of marriage. Not just that, the proof you have may also determine what your alimony will be, as well as child support and custody. It’s important to know what the courts will look for. We have enough experience to know.  A Private Investigator Provides Evidence Gathering evidence can be hard to do alone, especially if you’re dealing with a ..read more

Our claims investigators have decades of experience assisting in various types of insurance fraud. If you need the facts, we’ll get them. Whether your client is defending an auto accident, life insurance, FMLA, or malpractice claim, we will provide you with critical information in a timely report so that you can adjudicate your claim and move forward. We have earned a reputation for unrivaled expertise in a wide range of areas, and bring experience in losses related to accidents, weather, water, fire, and warehouses. If a property suffered damage, liability, or economic loss, our investiga ..read more

It’s important to hire honest people whom you can trust. In the hiring process, it is also important to investigate future candidates to be sure that they are honest people. This is usually called a background check. A background check is a type of research that can keep your company safe from dishonesty or other dangers. We check into a candidate’s past to find crimes or other behaviors that might affect your business negatively. If you are in a hiring process and need to investigate people, the best option is McDonald Services, Private Investigator Washington State. Save time and effort ..read more

A nursing home is meant to be a haven; a safe place for our loved ones. But, with the rising risk of viral infection and elder abuse in nursing homes, it’s becoming increasingly hard to trust that staff is treating your loved ones properly. If you suspect that your elderly loved one is being treated poorly or not being properly safeguarded from dangerous viruses in his or her nursing home, your loved one may not be able to tell you. Elder abuse can be in the form of bullying by the staff, wrongful drug administration or dosage, or personal injury.  What a private investigator can prov ..read more