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MN PERA Duty Disability Application Tips – Be Cautious of Misinformation
At Meuser Law Office, P.A. we represent more police officers, firefighters, and other first responders injured in the line of duty than any other law firm in the State of Minnesota. The attorneys at Meuser Law Office, P.A. have more experience representing… Read more »
Do You Need a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)?
Sometimes undergoing a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) can help your workers’ compensation case if there is a dispute over the extent of your physical restrictions. Oftentimes the restrictions issued by your treating physician will differ from those issued by the… Read more »
Can I Receive Minnesota Workers’ Compensation and PERA Police and Fire Plan Duty Disability Benefits At the Same Time?
Yes! In most cases, you can receive PERA disability benefits and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time. Minnesota police officers, firefighters, and other first responders who receive PERA disability pension benefits are usually also entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. PERA allows a disabled firefighter or… Read more »
Firefighters for Healing is Chosen Beneficiary for the Polo Pavilion at the Polo Classic
Meuser Law Office, P.A. is honored to support Firefighters for Healing who is a proud beneficiary of the upcoming 27th Annual Polo Classic on Sunday, August 7, 2016. The Polo Classic is the preeminent polo event in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area. Meuser Law Office is looking… Read more »
When am I Entitled to Rehabilitation Services in Work Comp?
The purpose of rehabilitation services in Minnesota workers’ compensation is to help injured workers return to work. Some injured workers are able to return with their former employer in a modified position. Other injuries may prevent the employee from returning to the… Read more »
New Bill Seeks to Help First Responders with PTSD
This week, the Minnesota legislature issued a News Release announcing the introduction of a bill that could have major implications for Minnesota’s first responders who suffer from PTSD. Since October 1, 2013, the Minnesota workers’ compensation law has recognized post-traumatic stress disorder… Read more »
Am I a Candidate for Retraining?
Clients frequently contact us and wonder if he or she is a candidate for retraining. Under Minnesota Statute §176.011, subdivision 17a, retraining is a workers’ compensation benefit that provides formal training in a school setting to injured workers in an effort to return injured workers… Read more »
What Are the Primary Tools for Settlement in Workers’ Compensation?
The two primary tools to achieve a settlement in a workers’ compensation case are settlement conferences and mediations. Settlement conferences and mediations are effective tools that can help adverse parties reach a mutually-agreeable resolution. In recent years, a greater number of police… Read more »
Can I Sue a Suspect Who Injures Me While Resisting Arrest?
Unfortunately, police officers are often injured when interacting with members of the public. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund on average, police officers across the country suffer 15,404 injuries per year. Police officers and deputy sheriffs are often aware… Read more »
What Should I Do If I am a Minnesota State Trooper and I am Injured in the Line of Duty?
For State Troopers who have suffered an on-duty injury, there are specific initial steps that need to be followed for purposes of complying with the Minnesota workers’ compensation rules: Immediately call 911 and/or seek emergency medical care for any serious or life… Read more »