The author summarizes the investigative requirements of cases likely to be encountered by the legal investigator and includes pertinent case citations. Book chapters specifically cover the purpose and function of the legal investigator, general principles of legal investigation, investigation techniques, witnesses, interview techniques and statements, sources of information, and forensic photography. Other chapters focus on traffic and aircraft accidents, personal negligence, employment and premises accidents, government investigations, product liability, professional and medical malpractice, criminal defense, the investigation of equity matters, and service of legal process. Appendixes contain additional information on medical specialty boards and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. References, footnotes, and photographs