Maya Rivera

Maya Rivera

Former Bodily-Injury Claims Adjuster

Settlement Valuation & Insurance Negotiation

Maya Rivera spent a decade as a bodily-injury claims adjuster at a major auto carrier, deciding what injury claims were worth before she switched sides to help the people filing them. She writes about how adjusters actually value a claim, the tactics used to hold payouts down, and the documentation that moves a number up. At Injury Victim Guide she covers settlement valuation, negotiation, and what to expect from the insurance side of a personal injury case. She is not an attorney and does not give legal advice.

Articles by Maya Rivera

Social Media Addiction Injury Claims: What Victims Need to Know

7 min read

38% of Drivers Miss Critical Steps After Car Accidents

9 min read

Can You Sue Your Employer Instead of Filing Workers Comp

9 min read

How Insurers Use Fitness Trackers and Smart Devices Against Your Claim

7 min read

Dog Bite Claims: Get Compensation for Your Injuries

9 min read

Left Turn Accidents: Who Pays and Why

13 min read

Florida Raises Government Injury Caps for the First Time Since 2010

7 min read

Why Insurers Deny Injury Claims and How to Fight Back

10 min read

How Police Reports Strengthen Your Injury Claim

9 min read

When an Algorithm Decides Your Injury Claim: What Victims Need to Know

7 min read

Treatment Delays Can Tank Your Injury Claim

8 min read

Can Pre-Existing Injuries Derail Your Claim?

8 min read