What is statement taking?
We collect witness statements for accidents, theft incidents, formal complaints, and other legal matters. A witness statement is a signed legal document that formally records an individual's account and attests to its accuracy.
It documents what the individual saw, heard, or experienced firsthand. Once recorded, you retain a copy that can be submitted as valid evidence to courts, insurers, and regulatory agencies.
These voluntary statements document evidence for a specific event or point in time at your request. We conduct and capture these interviews via written documents, audio recordings, or video sessions.
Statements that are trusted
While law enforcement routinely gathers evidence for active cases, an independent statement compiled by a private investigator can significantly strengthen a client's formal allegation.
Structured in clear, first-person narrative, our statements adhere to professional formatting standards for maximum readability and ease of review.
For a statement to hold legal weight upon submission, ensuring every relevant detail and fact is thoroughly documented is crucial.
We take statements of any nature, including:
What are statements used for?
Statements are typically gathered for legal proceedings and can help resolve unfavorable or contentious situations.
Securing a formal statement at the time of an incident is often a smart strategy to protect your interests down the road.
We strongly advise clients to store a copy in a secure place. While our statements remain relevant for years, courts ultimately determine their weight and admissibility.
Guidelines to statement taking
Hiring a professional ensures your statement remains legally robust for court proceedings. The process is straightforward: we first conduct a detailed 'witness interview' with you (the claimant or witness) to review the incident thoroughly.
Following the interview, you will review the draft and make any necessary corrections before both you and the investigator (acting as official witness) sign the final document.
When appropriate, we can arrange an additional witness to be present. If language support is required, we will source a certified interpreter or translator (accessible via this link).
We also coordinate with specialized support organizations to assist individuals who are hearing or visually impaired, or have other accessibility needs.
If verbal descriptions fall short, we can create and attach supporting diagrams or sketches to clearly convey your observations.
To conclude the process, both parties sign and date the document to formally declare its truthfulness.
Important parts of statement taking
Things we will never do
We will not take statements from individuals who are physically or mentally unfit to provide one. Our goal is to ensure you feel like a valued witness providing the facts, never a suspect.
We focus on gathering precise details that present the event clearly and without ambiguity for official authorities. With your explicit prior consent, we may audio-record the interview to add extra weight to the evidence.
You may request a complimentary copy of your statement at any time following the interview. For details regarding Queensland Police witness statement guidelines, please refer to this page.
Professional statements document the facts from a person's perspective
Our statement taking service is driven by empathy and attention to detail
