An outside firm will be hired to conduct a separate investigation into the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge, the busiest bridge in the state.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty said that although he has faith in the investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, he wanted a parallel investigation. A forensic engineering firm, Wiss, Janney and Elstner, will lead the investigation.

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A cable television network this weekend will feature the work of a Duluth police officer whose investigation helped determine who was driving a vehicle that crashed and killed a 28-year-old woman.

Duluth traffic investigator Tom Stolee will portray himself, with actors playing other roles in an episode titled “Mystery Driver” on the Discovery Health Channel’s (cable Ch. 110 in Duluth) “Accident Investigator” series.

After a car accident, there are many situations that can require an accident investigator. Hiring a professional investigator in these instances can ensure justice and a fairer settlement.

In March 2006, a Seattle teenager hired a forensic investigator to prove that a Sheriff’s deputy caused a car accident for which she was blamed. While not every car accident victim hires an accident investigator to prove their case, many victims could empathize with the teen. The deputy had a long record of disciplinary problems but the Sheriff’s office refused the teens version of events - a version supported by many witnesses - and refused to conduct an internal investigation of the problem.

Unfortunately, car accidents claim more than 40,000 lives in the U.S. each year. In 2003 alone, more than 2.9 million injuries were reportedly caused by car accidents. Even though many states have passed “no fault” laws that try to keep the amount of lengthy lawsuits to a minimum, many car accidents do eventually end up in court. Partly, this stems from the fact that many car accident – up to 90%, according to some statistics – are caused by driver negligence and so are not really “accidents” at all.

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Domestic investigations are one of the most common reasons private investigators are hired, and they can give you the results you need to get real peace of mind.

According to statistics, private investigators spend the majority of their time working on domestic investigations. Despite this fact, investigators report that clients coming to them for help with domestic matters often are reluctant or are embarrassed to share personal problems. The truth is that there is no reason to be shy about seeking out a domestic investigator. Not only are many investigators very experienced in this type of case, but the results from domestic investigations can dramatically improve your life. Consider the types of investigations that can help you:

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What to do when the worst happens

Most of us dread the idea of an accident, but whether work-related, car-related, or simply related caused by generic events, accidents occur every minute of the day. Unfortunately, no matter how careful we are, chances are good that we will one day be affected by an accident. If the worst does occur, knowing what to do can help ensure that you get the compensation as well as a help you need. read more »

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