Month: March 2020
The Impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota – Part 3
Will my case be delayed due to Coronavirus? Now that “social distancing” and “flatten the curve” have become part of the collective consciousness, many employees are asking how the efforts to contain Covid-19 will impact their pending workers’ compensation case. Here is… Read more »
The Impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota – Part 2
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) may be cancelled or delayed One of the most immediate impacts on pending workers’ compensation cases is that Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) and Independent Psychological Evaluations (IPEs) that have already been scheduled, are now being cancelled. Given the CDC’s… Read more »
The Impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota – Part 1
Will I still get paid? Whether or not you continue to get paid wage-loss benefits will vary case-by-case depending on your situation. A description of the most common situations is included below. The attorneys at Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. are available throughout the… Read more »
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and First Responders: Work Comp Coverage
At Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. we are keeping a very close eye on the evolving situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on our clients. Please keep in mind that as the situation changes, we all are prepared to adjust and… Read more »
Coordination of Benefits Under PERA
One question we are often asked at Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. is whether you can receive PERA Duty Disability benefits and still work in another job. We are also asked if you can receive PERA Duty Disability benefits and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation benefits at the… Read more »
Pre-Existing Conditions: The Truth Shall Set You Free
To offer a different perspective on the subject of pre-existing conditions, we turned to our Legal Analyst with the firm, Vanessa Washington. Vanessa has extensive experience in the insurance industry with a focus on workers’ compensation. Vanessa’s primary role with Meuser,… Read more »