Workers Compensation Specialist

MV Transportation•Dallas, TX

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking a Workers Comp Specialist to coordinate and administer the internal functions related to responding to work comp claims and coordinating with third party claims administrator on work comp claims to evaluate compensability, avoid litigation and resolve claims. Providing support to operations to assist with investigation and any discovery requests and respond to operations questions related to work comp claims and litigation.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Three (3) to five (5) years experience with claims and or previous management

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree, ARM

Responsibilities

Work Comp Claims Reporting Evaluation
Coordinate with operations as appropriate for WC reporting and injury investigation
Review Critical Injury Reports for escalation as needed
Data entry of custom data as needed
Coordinate with Safety on data collection, prevention, support
Secures and analyzes necessary information and documentation in the investigation of claims
Claim Coordination and Operations Support
Review TPA files for proper set-up, coding and diary
Conference calls with claim adjusters for ongoing strategies
Reserve/settlement authority within defined level
Recommend litigation avoidance strategies
Monthly reporting of claim activity
Corresponding with Operations on claim questions
Coordination of investigation details from ops as needed
Special projects, as needed
Work Comp Litigation Support
Participate in litigation strategy conference calls
Review defense attorney reports, as needed
Locating and coordinating (both locally and corporate wide) for person with most knowledge to assist with discovery, depositions and hearings
Manage the litigation process and facilitate settlements with help of the WC manager
Other duties as assigned