Title: Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster Location: San Bernardino CA 92415 Duration: 6 to 9 months Responsibilities : + Reviews property and liability claims; determines the extent of client's liability and estimates settlement value of claims; makes recommendations on the settlement or denial of claims; adjusts and settles claims within assigned monetary authority; and researches the applicable laws, codes, and resolutions. + Determines coverages for the client's self-insurance liability program, which includes comprehensive, malpractice, auto, general liability, and employee personal property claims. + Conducts office and field investigations to determine circumstances surrounding claims involving client's vehicles, property, or employees; interviews witnesses, third-party investigators, and others; prepares reports of findings. + Conducts interviews with persons responsible for damages to client's property and injuries to employees to ensure payments; contacts public and private organizations to obtain collections information; recommends court actions and/or lien attachment when collections cannot be made. + May authorize subrogation, recommend court actions and/or lien attachment when collections cannot be made by other means; review and make final recommendations for suspension, modification, garnishment, or other legal actions; correspond with attorneys, insurance carriers, and others; interpret the legal procedures and prerogatives involved in the collection of subrogation accounts. + Represents the client in Small Claims Court. The minimum qualifications are : + Three (3) years of experience, within the last five (5) years, adjusting workers' compensation claims, including one (1) year adjusting complex litigated claims, such as continuous trauma, AOE/COE, stress claims, and safety claims. + Ability to review Workers' Compensation claims, and reports and determine if occupational illness or injury is compensable; authorize and compute benefit payment (Temporary Total Disability, Permanent Disability, Life Pension). + Ability to review and document claim reports from physicians, ability to investigate claims from onset to resolution. + Ability to explain to injured workers their benefits and legal rights under Workers' Compensation Laws. + Ability to prepare subrogation and litigation cases and correspond with doctors and attorneys on litigated cases. Why Choose Cogent? Cogent Infotech stands at the forefront of technology consulting and is recognized globally for its award-winning services. With our headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, we specialize in guiding enterprises through digital transformation, leveraging the power of emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and AI. Our mission is to provide innovative workforce solutions that address the complex challenges faced by today’s businesses. As an ISO-certified firm and appraised at CMMI level 3, our reputation for excellence is well-established. We are proud to collaborate with over 70 Fortune 500 companies and more than 150 Federal & State agencies, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that drive success. Cogent is an equal opportunity employer. Cogent will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship, or any other class protected by applicable law