Case Investigator

Description

Witherite Law Group is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.  

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Examining physical evidence such as skid marks, debris fields, and impact points to determine what happened in an accident 

• Search for accident videos and coordinate with Crash Production to obtain Scene Photos, Drive-Throughs of Area, Traffic Light Sequences, P.D Photos, Injury Photos. 

• Interviewing witnesses to an accident to gather information about how it occurred, what happened immediately before it occurred, and other details 

• Determining whether any laws or regulations were violated during the course of an accident investigation, and recommending appropriate action be taken against the violators 

• Reviewing records such as medical reports, autopsy reports, genetic test results, insurance claims, and vehicle registration documents to determine liability in a personal injury claim 

• Interviewing victims of accidents to obtain information about their injuries and the impact the injuries have on their lives 

• Conducting research on accident causes and prevention methods, including studying engineering and design flaws in vehicles or roadways 

• Preparing detailed reports that include information about the accident circumstances, findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendations for preventing future similar accidents 

• Investigate traffic accidents; initiate proper assistance, including wreckers, ambulances, fire department personnel, and law enforcement. 

• Assist disabled motorists and aid in the removal of abandoned vehicles that obstruct roadways. 

• Respond to dispatched assignments. 

• Maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, and supplies, ensuring availability and proper working order. 

• May testify as a witness in court. 

• Perform various administrative support duties. 

Work Experience Requirements: 

• Two years' experience requiring recordkeeping, public contact, interpretation of rules, regulations, and investigation.  

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills required.  

• Detail-oriented strategic thinker with analytical problem-solving capabilities. 

• Abilities to use software, technology, and other tools to complete tasks. 

Education Requirements: 

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED or higher 

• Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. 

• May be required to work overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed. 

• Effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve work outside during harsh weather conditions, high levels of public contact, and hazards associated with working near and in traffic 

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: standing or sitting for extended periods of time, kneeling, squatting and/or stooping, operating assigned equipment.  

Disclaimer: 

Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.