Will My Claim Go To a Medical Conference?
Your job was physically demanding. It required you to lift and carry heavy boxes and equipment in tight spaces and from awkward positions. Now if this was a requirement a handful of days per year, it likely would not have been a problem. But, 250 days a year? One day? Now, there’s a good possibility […]
Diagnostic Tests for Cervical or Lumbar Herniated Discs
Herniated discs in the neck and back are the most common type of work-related injury we see in our Minnesota workers’ compensation practice at Meuser Law Office, P.A. Herniated discs in the neck or back can occur as the result of lifting overly heavy objects, awkward lifting, sudden twisting or jerking movements, or impacts, such as falls […]
Firefighters for Healing and Board of Directors Announcement
We are proud to announce that Ron Meuser, Owner of Meuser Law Office, P.A. has graciously accepted an invitation for a position on the board of directors of Firefighters for Healing. Firefighters for Healing is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 by Jake LeFerriere, a Minneapolis firefighter, with a mission to support burn survivors and their […]
Firefighters with Cancer
The house was built in 1912. It was a simple 2-story traditional style home painted white with black trim. The closets smell like plaster, the water tastes like lead, and there’s a space heater in the upstairs room. It’s just like the home my grandparents lived in. We’ve all seen this house, it’s the kind […]
Minnesota Police Officer and Firefighter Disability Benefits
You no longer carry the badge, but you carry the battle scars. Throughout your career as a public servant, you have risked life and limb to protect the safety and property of the public. Now, with a career-ending injury, you have questions. What will I do If I can’t continue as a police officer or […]
Symptoms of PTSD: When to Get Help
The consequences and causes of PTSD are gaining recognition especially as the United States Military has implemented programs to treat soldiers experiencing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder after serving in Iraq and Iran. However, military personnel are not the only individuals at risk of PTSD. The risks that police officers face in the line-of-duty have been highlighted […]
Can I Receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) and MN Workers’ Compensation Benefits at the Same Time?
People who sustain serious injuries at work in Minnesota may be eligible for BOTH workers’ compensation wage loss benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. In other cases, a work injury in combination with other non-work related medical conditions may qualify an injured worker for both SSDI and Minnesota workers’ compensation benefits. If you are pursuing […]
