Camacho Mendoza Coulter Law Group has many years of experience in the area of insurance defense in that Natalie Camacho Mendoza worked both in Texas and Idaho for firms representing several insurance carriers providing homeowner, auto and worker’s compensation coverage. Natalie also worked in-house with State Farm Corporate Litigation Counsel office in San Antonio Texas. Her experience includes both drafting coverage opinions and litigation. Natalie has practiced many years in worker’s compensation defense work. Her background includes medical training in the field of radiology technology and experience working in a hospital radiology department. This gives her a natural background for the practice of worker’s compensation law since so much of the practice requires understanding medical terminology and procedures.
Camacho Mendoza Coulter Law Group has a commitment to learning your business and understanding your bottom line. We want to help your company avoid expensive litigation when possible. Yet, we will aggressively litigate when the situation is required. The firm understands the changing demographics of the workplace which now includes an increase in women, minorities, ethnic, religious diversity, immigration status and limited English proficiency. These factors can create challenges in the worker's compensation law arena, however, we believe our diverse staff with experiences in other countries and our experiences working in diverse communities gives us a unique perspective. We will be efficient and effective for the surety and assist the insured business / employer through the process of a worker's compensation claim yet allow them to do what they do best, operate their business.
Experience includes:
Represented numerous sureties, employers, including a Native American Tribe and other companies throughout the State of Idaho including those with headquarters outside of Idaho.
Practiced before the Industrial Commission Referees, the full Commission and before the Idaho Supreme Court.
Participated in Mediation and Hearings.
Presented to sureties, vocational experts, doctors, nurse case managers, private investigators, Industrial Commission employees and other attorneys regarding worker's compensation.
Issues addressed by litigation or via consultation with adjusters include but are not limited to:
| Accident and injury arising out of and in the course of employment | Preexisting conditions / aggravation of preexisting conditions | Employee versus Independent Contractor |
| Accident occurred as alleged | Entitlement to medical benefits, Total Temporary Disability, Temporary Partial Disability, Permanent Partial Impairment and Permanent disability | Apportionment |
| Occupational disease | Reasonable and necessary medical care | Worker's compensation coverage / policy cancellations |
| Subsequent injuries | Death cases and severe bodily injury cases | Attorney's fees |
| Permanent disability pursuant to the Odd-Lot doctrine | Suspended or reduced benefits pursuant to statute | Subrogation |
