Attorneys Ron Meuser and Mary Beth Boyce obtained a successful jury verdict on behalf of their clients in Ramsey County. Ron and Mary Beth brought a civil claim on behalf of their client who was seriously injured while working as a deputy sheriff. A suspect wrestled with the officer while the officer attempted to prevent him from entering on the scene of an active fire. Through the negligent actions of the suspect, the officer suffered a career ending low back injury. The jury trial lasted 5 days and required expert testimony. Meuser Law Office successfully obtained a verdict that included monetary damages for wage loss, medical expenses, and pain and suffering in excess of $200,000.

We represent dozens of police officers, firefighters and other first responders who have developed PTSD due to work-related traumatic exposures. PTSD is a serious, sometimes debilitating disorder, that can wreak havoc on a person’s family, social and work life. Fortunately, things can get better with time and treatment. The “best” type of treatment for PTSD varies from person to person and can be used individually or in combination with other treatment modalities.

Recently, the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals (“WCCA”) heard a case involving PTSD and the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act. Meuser Law Office Attorney Mary Beth Boyce brought a claim on behalf of her client, alleging that the employee developed post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”) in the course and scope of his employment as a police officer, and as such was entitled to wage loss benefits, medical care and treatment, and rehabilitation services. The case proceeded to a formal hearing in front of a compensation judge in December of 2017. The compensation judge found in favor of employer and the insurer, denying that the employee suffered from PTSD.