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They say the numbers don’t lie. They do tell quite a story, particularly for L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims. The Westborough, Mass.-based firm announced its 2008 third quarter billings were up 56 percent over its 2007 third quarter results.

The strong third quarter results were buoyed by another "best ever" record month for L&W in September with an increase in cases billed up 73 percent over September of 2007. In fact, September 2008 marked the ninth straight month in which L&W has recorded its best month ever. Overall in 2008, L&W is up 44 percent over its 2007 billings through three quarters of last year.

"L&W has continued to grow its case billings month after month, showing that even in the midst of stock market turmoil and company layoffs, our business couldn’t be stronger," said Neal Lyons, chairman and CEO of L&W Investigations.

L&W Investigations works exclusively on workers compensation, disability, liability, auto and property claims. With its network of investigations offices across the U.S. and Canada, Puerto Rico and the Hawaiian Islands, L&W boasts a client roster of more than 135 clients, ranging from insurance companies to third-party administrators, self-insured companies to law firms and municipalities. This list includes:

• USAir
• Ameriprise Home and Auto
• Pep Boys Automotive
• Cummins Diesel
• Gallagher Bassett
• AIG
• Travelers
• Esurance
• CMI
• Hanover
• Aflac

L&W employs seasoned investigators who specialize in investigating insurance cases (or claims). All L&W investigators go through extensive training and have access to the most state-of-the-art surveillance equipment. L&W’s service offerings include: surveillance; statements; activity/disability checks; asset/background investigations; and medical audits/clinic inspections.

Not your everyday investigations firm
L&W Investigations, Inc. specializes in insurance claims. In addition to nationwide coverage, L&W investigators are highly trained specialists equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance technologies and other advanced systems to provide second-to-none results and service. That includes online case status reports, video delivery by digital download or CD, DVD or VHS tape, rush services at no extra charge and much more.

L&W Investigations offices are located across the U.S. and the Hawaiian Islands as well as in Canada and Puerto Rico. Offices are still available and the company has set a manageable growth plan at 15 new offices per year.