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Corpartners

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical

Tustin, CA · On-site

$112K - $146K/yr

Forensic Consulting relies on scientific principles to investigate all types of failures impacting ... Experienced working with lawyers, insurance companies, and adjusters preferred. One Company/One ...

Corpartners

Project Electrical Engineer

Deerfield, IL · On-site

Forensic Consulting relies on scientific principles to investigate all types of failures impacting ... Experienced working with lawyers, insurance companies, and adjusters preferred. * Additional ...

Corpartners

Project Engineer - Electrical

Dallas, TX

Forensic Consulting relies on scientific principles to investigate all types of failures impacting ... Experienced working with lawyers, insurance companies, and adjusters preferred. One Company/One ...

Corpartners

Senior Electrical Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

Forensic Consulting relies on scientific principles to investigate all types of failures impacting ... Experienced working with lawyers, insurance companies, and adjusters preferred. One Company/One ...

Allana Buick & Bers

Waterproofing Consultant

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Utilizing your network of attorneys and insurance adjusters in the local area to develop new ... Forensic Consulting firm with over 36 years of experience in making buildings perform better. We ...

Allana Buick & Bers

Waterproofing Consultant

Tampa, FL · On-site

Utilizing your network of attorneys and insurance adjusters in the local area to develop new ... Forensic Consulting firm with over 36 years of experience in making buildings perform better. We ...

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How much do forensic adjuster jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for forensic adjuster in the United States is $87,877.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the highest paid forensic job?

The highest paid forensic jobs are often senior-level roles such as forensic accounting managers, forensic science directors, or specialized forensic consultants, with salaries exceeding $100,000 annually. These positions typically require advanced certifications, extensive experience, and strong analytical skills, often working in law enforcement agencies, private firms, or government agencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Forensic Adjuster, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Forensic Adjuster, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in insurance, claims, or forensic investigations, often supported by relevant certifications such as AIC (Associate in Claims) or CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter). Familiarity with claims management software, forensic accounting tools, and digital documentation systems is essential for evaluating complex losses. Excellent communication, investigative curiosity, and critical thinking are standout soft skills for building trust and accurately assessing claims. These competencies are vital for ensuring objective, accurate claim resolutions and protecting against fraud in insurance investigations.

What are some typical challenges a Forensic Adjuster faces when investigating complex insurance claims?

Forensic Adjusters often encounter challenges such as gathering accurate evidence from diverse sources, managing tight deadlines, and navigating conflicting accounts from involved parties. They must meticulously analyze documentation, interview witnesses, and sometimes collaborate with engineers or legal experts to determine the cause and extent of losses. Balancing thorough investigation with efficient case resolution requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when fraud is suspected or claims involve significant financial stakes.

What jobs pay 500,000 a year in the US?

Forensic adjusters typically do not earn $500,000 annually; such high salaries are more common in executive roles like chief risk officers, specialized surgeons, or top-tier corporate executives. High-paying jobs often require advanced degrees, extensive experience, and leadership responsibilities. In some cases, specialized skills, certifications, or working in high-stakes industries can lead to salaries approaching or exceeding this level.

What qualifications do you need for a forensic investigator?

Forensic investigators typically need a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or a related field. Relevant skills include attention to detail, knowledge of laboratory techniques, and proficiency with forensic tools and software; certifications such as Certified Forensic Science Investigator (CFSI) can enhance job prospects.

What type of claim adjuster makes the most money?

In the field of claim adjusting, catastrophic or specialized claims adjusters, such as those handling large commercial or complex property and casualty claims, tend to earn the highest salaries. These roles often require advanced certifications, extensive experience, and the ability to manage high-value claims efficiently.

What are forensic adjusters?

Forensic adjusters are insurance professionals who specialize in investigating complex or disputed insurance claims, often involving fraud, large losses, or legal complications. They use their expertise to analyze evidence, review policy details, and determine the legitimacy and value of claims. Forensic adjusters often work closely with law enforcement, attorneys, and other experts to resolve claims accurately and fairly. Their work is crucial in ensuring that insurance settlements are based on facts and comply with legal and policy standards.
Infographic showing various Forensic Adjuster job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 63% Physical, 12% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,877 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Senior Biomechanist (Accident Reconstruction)

YA Group

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Role:
The Senior Biomechanist works with engineering staff in human-injury impact analysis in vehicular accidents, reconstructing vehicular accidents, consulting and analysis of injuries related to premises liability and slip-and-fall incidents, and requires extensive experience in forensic biomechanical analyses. This role performs investigations focusing on musculoskeletal biomechanics to determine the relationship between accident modes and injuries and requires evaluation and analysis of biomechanical systems, including voluntary and involuntary human motions, assessment of situations leading to the accident, and reconstructing the accidents. The role requires familiarity with legal depositions, working with attorneys and claims adjusters.
Additionally, the ideal candidate has experience working with network of external clientele (e.g. lawyers, insurance carriers and adjusters, etc.) and is experienced with building, establishing, and maintaining rapport with this network.
This is a fully remote role open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Candidates located in the listed states are encouraged to apply.
In This Role, You Will:
  • Inspect and measures vehicles.
  • Provide expert testimony at trials, depositions, or other legal proceedings and communicates investigative findings in a manner easily understood by technical or non-technical audiences.
  • Use computer models to reconstruct accidents and to measure load and injury levels.
  • Conduct detailed inspections of vehicles and accident sites and accurately analyzes crash sequences to identify contributing factors and the induced loading on the occupants.
  • Review various documents to identify relevant information for an accident reconstruction or biomechanical engineering analysis (includes police reports, medical records, depositions, expert reports, legal pleadings and discovery documents, videos, photographs, etc.)
  • Perform simulations of vehicular collisions using advanced collision reconstruction software such as PC-Crash.
  • Evaluates the effects of impact forces on occupants as a result of vehicular accidents.
  • Determine human injury mechanisms in vehicular accidents and premises liability cases such as slip-and-fall accidents.
  • Perform accident reconstructions of single-vehicle rollovers, single-vehicle impacts with fixed objects, and multi-vehicle collisions (frontal, side, rear, and sideswipe).
  • Utilize engineering principles to calculate factors such as impact and departure speeds, collision forces, and trajectories of vehicles.
  • Compare calculations with crash test reports of similar collisions to correlate damages based on calculated velocities.
  • Review papers and journals related to vehicular accident reconstruction to understand and advance the scientific techniques used in reconstruction work.
  • Provide written conclusions of findings to assist others in understanding the evidence or in determining the facts at issue.
  • Take an active role in marketing YA Engineering Services to clients and to the forensic engineering community.

What You Bring:
  • 4+ years of experience in biomechanics, accident reconstruction, and premises liability work or similar required
  • Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering required
  • Prior deposition and courtroom testimony experience a plus
  • Experience with CAD related to accident reconstruction
  • PE license, PhD, SAE certification or ACTAR certification
  • Familiarity with automotive engineering and automotive control systems
  • Understanding of billable hours or project-based work
  • Experience collaborating with forensic animators to develop visual exhibits for deposition and trial support
  • Exposure to performing and evaluating computer simulations
  • Based in (or planning to relocate to) the job location
  • Team-oriented with a strong passion for learning

Who We Are:
YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.
YA Group's Accident Reconstruction & Biomechanics team applies scientific investigation, engineering principles, and advanced technology to determine how collisions occur and why. Our experts bring extensive training and experience using sophisticated tools-including 3D modeling, vehicle and site inspections, Event Data Recorder downloads, and forensic animations-to analyze physical evidence and reconstruct events with clarity and accuracy. Capable of handling the full spectrum of motor vehicle accidents-from low-speed impacts to complex rollover events, heavy-truck collisions, autonomous vehicle incidents, and ADAS evaluations-our multidisciplinary specialists deliver analytically grounded findings that support clients across insurance, legal, corporate, and transportation sectors. In addition, our professionals are experienced in litigation support and are courtroom-qualified experts, providing clear, confident testimony to effectively communicate reconstruction results and technical conclusions.
What We Offer:
  • Employee-focused culture
  • Strong commitment to work-life balance
  • Remote work
  • Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
  • Paid family care/sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision + more
  • 401k w/match
  • Career growth
  • Competitive salaries + Bonus

Fraudulent Recruitment Alert:
Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message.
All official email communications regarding your application will come from notify@dayforce.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name.
If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.

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