Workers Compensation Investigation | Austin, Texas

Workers compensation fraud costs Texas employers and insurers significant money each year. ObjectWire investigates claimants on behalf of insurance carriers, employers, and defense attorneys by conducting covert surveillance to document physical activity, secondary employment, or behavior inconsistent with a reported injury.

We are based in Austin, TX and work throughout Texas. For the full services list, see the services hub. For agency background, see the Austin Private Detective Agency page.

We investigate cases where one or more of the following patterns is suspected:

• Claimant performing physical activities (lifting, running, construction work) inconsistent with reported injury severity
• Claimant working a second job while collecting total disability benefits
• Social media posts showing physical activity that contradicts the claim
• Injury reported immediately after a disciplinary action or termination notice
• Witness accounts inconsistent with the official accident report
• Claimant seen operating machinery, equipment, or vehicles they claim they cannot use

1. Case intake — you provide the claim details, known claimant information, and what specific activity you need documented. We assess what surveillance approach is most likely to produce useful results
2. Subject pre-check — we verify current address, vehicle, and daily patterns before fieldwork begins, reducing wasted surveillance time
3. Surveillance — licensed investigators conduct covert mobile and stationary surveillance during relevant time windows, such as when the claimant claims they are incapacitated
4. Social media review — we cross-reference findings with the claimant's public social media activity
5. Report — all video and photographic evidence is compiled with a written narrative. Reports are formatted for use in Texas Division of Workers' Compensation proceedings and civil court

• Video footage with embedded timestamps showing claimant activity
• Photographic documentation where applicable
• Written investigator report with date, time, location, and narrative for each observation
• Chain-of-custody documentation for court or hearing use on request

We coordinate directly with defense attorneys and claims adjusters to ensure the report format matches what is needed for Texas Workers' Compensation Commission proceedings or civil litigation.

We are based in Austin, Texas and conduct workers comp investigations throughout the state. We travel to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and other Texas cities for active cases. Travel fees apply for cases outside Central Texas and are disclosed upfront at consultation.

To open a workers compensation investigation, visit the consultation request page. All consultations are confidential. View the full services list for other investigative options.