Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster

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Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 39,778 - 56,653

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A claims adjustment firm in Las Vegas is looking for a third-party bodily injury claims adjuster to investigate claims, determine settlement values, and write detailed reports. Candidates should have experience as either a paralegal in personal injury law or as a seasoned claims adjuster. Strong communication and writing skills are essential. This full-time role offers competitive pay and various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a paralegal in a defense firm related to personal injury.
3+ years of experience as a third-party claims adjuster with quality writing skills.

Responsibilities

Investigate claims and determine settlement value.
Write reports for the board of directors.
Address liability arguments and comparative negligence.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combined total of five years of work experience/college education

Job description

Overview

As a third-party bodily injury claims adjuster, you’ll have a vital role in keeping our claims process efficient and accurate. You will focus on claims involving bodily injury issues. It will be expected that you will come up with a plan to resolve claims and write reports to the board of directors.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for investigating claims, retaining experts, determining settlement value, and writing reports. Part of evaluating a claim will include addressing liability arguments and comparative negligence. You will need to review photos, video, and possibly conduct interviews.

To determine settlement value of a claim, review of medical records will be necessary. It will be important to have a working knowledge of how pre-existing injuries could impact a matter. This might mean the claimant has an eggshell status or that the pre-existing injury was not impacted by the accident. In addition, you should have an understanding of the medical implications of certain symptoms and whether they could lead to significant treatment. Further, knowing reasonable market rates for services is important.

Understanding when pre-litigation experts would be needed is key. You should be able to identify when sub rosa needs to occur, medical records reviews are needed, accident reconstructionists should be retained, etc.

In addition, you will need to write reports for the board of directors relating to suggested settlement. Strong writing skills are important.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate would be a paralegal that worked in a defense firm relating to personal injury for three years or more. In the alternative a third-party claims adjuster with three years experience and quality writing skills would also be a good match.
Bachelor's degree or higher or a combined total of five years of work experience and/or college education

Work or Educational Experience Must Include