Meuser, Yackley & Rowland
Life-Saving Work Puts Firefighters at Elevated Risk of Developing Cancer
Firefighters put their lives on the line every day. However, their leading cause of death isn’t directly related to the risk of physical harm inherent to their life-saving work. Surprisingly, cancer is the leading cause of death among career and… Read more »
Can I Claim Minnesota Worker’s Compensation Working From Home?
Gone are the days when most Minnesota workers clocked into an office from 9 to 5. Now, 12.7% of full-time employees have embraced the comfort of their homes as their primary work location. Similarly, 28.2% of remote employees work within… Read more »
What Are My PTSD Treatment Options?
We represent dozens of police officers, firefighters, and other first responders who have developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to work-related traumatic events. PTSD is a serious, sometimes debilitating mental illness that can wreak havoc on a person’s family, social,… Read more »
What Happens After a Commercial Truck Accident?
Every year in Minnesota, thousands of people’s lives are dramatically altered due to collisions with commercial vehicles. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, in 2021 alone, there were 4,120 reported commercial vehicle accidents involving delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, and… Read more »
A Guide to Light Duty Job Offers for Injured Employees
A common issue in workers’ compensation cases involves work restrictions and light-duty positions. Often, when a worker is injured, they receive work restrictions from their doctor that do not allow them to perform all aspects of their job. An employer… Read more »
In Pursuit of Justice: A Primer on Minnesota Wrongful Death Settlements and Lawsuits
The grief and heartache of losing a loved one in an unexpected, preventable incident are unparalleled. Beyond the profound emotional toll, this tragic event often comes with significant financial challenges and many unanswered questions. In legal terms, wrongful death is… Read more »
New PERA Legislation Puts Duty Disability Benefits in Jeopardy
The proposed PERA legislation is a serious blow to any duty-disabled first responder who returns to work in a new profession. There are three important parts to HF 1234 / SF 1959: (1) The bill severely penalizes duty disabled first responders who… Read more »
Minnesota Rehabilitation and Retraining FAQ
Navigating the aftermath of a workplace injury can be a daunting task as you grapple with the possibility of rejoining the workforce or adjusting to new limitations. You are not alone on this journey! Minnesota’s retraining and rehabilitation services are… Read more »
How Are Workman’s Comp Benefits Calculated in Minnesota?
As an employee in Minnesota, you have the right to file a workman’s comp benefits claim under Minnesota law in the event you sustain physical or mental injuries, develop an illness, or aggravate a pre-existing condition while on the job…. Read more »
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Works to Set the Record Straight
Retired Officer Brandy Steberg takes issue with the way the City of Minneapolis has communicated his exit from the Police Department Minneapolis, MN August 19, 2020 – Retired Minneapolis Police Officer Brandy Steberg announced today that he is seeking to… Read more »