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When Should You Hire an Attorney to Help With a Work Comp Claim? Part II
Often times lawyers will not want to represent an employee when there’s no dispute. The reason is fairly obvious – they don’t want to do work when they are not being paid. At Meuser Law Office, however, we take a… Read more »
Law Change Regarding “Line of Duty” Disability Benefits Starts July 1, 2015
A recent bipartisan law change will come into effect starting July 1, 2015 that will affect the disability benefits for members of the Minnesota State Patrol and other state funded “peace officer” positions within the state. Statutory provision 352B.105 governs relevant disability… Read more »
When Should You Hire an Attorney to Help With a Work Comp Claim?
What can you expect if you sustain an injury while in the course and scope of your employment? Usually, the insurance company will initially acknowledge the workers’ compensation claim. Often times they will pay the wage loss and the medical expenses…. Read more »
Minnesota Hot Weather Work Safety – How To Handle Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
During the dog days of summer here in Minnesota, outdoor workers need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat stress and how to treat it. Heat stress occurs when a worker’s body cannot cool down quickly enough…. Read more »
PERA Police and Firefighter Duty Disability Age and Service Limitations
I recently met with a firefighter who just had celebrated her 55th birthday. Over the past few years, she has experienced increased difficulty performing her normal firefighting duties due to the worsening effects of several on-duty injuries she had sustained…. Read more »
What is Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation is mandatory insurance that the state of Minnesota requires most employers to have, for it insures and reimburses expenses derived from work-related injuries or illnesses. Much like mandatory automobile insurance, workers’ comp seeks to guard against the potential of an injured… Read more »
PART FIVE—OPINION—Should “Unjustified” Be Defined in the Context of Minnesota Animal Cruelty Law?
In the fifth and final article of this five-part series, I discuss the current state of animal cruelty laws in the state of Minnesota and how these laws could be improved to provide a clearer standard for the public. To learn about… Read more »
The Life Cycle of a Workers’ Compensation Claim
The workers’ compensation system in Minnesota is an administrative process and, therefore, is different than a civil lawsuit. As a result, clients aren’t as familiar with the work comp process and what to expect during the duration of the time… Read more »
Part Four—Animal Cruelty Cases After The State v. Gerard Decision
This is the fourth article of a five-part series on animal cruelty laws in Minnesota. This article will discuss the State v. Gerard decision and examine the impact the decision may have on the “unjustifiable” standard. While the court of appeals has… Read more »
Why Has My Work Comp PTSD Claim Been Denied?
Since October 1, 2013, workers who have developed PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as a result of exposure to traumatic events while in the course and scope of their employment are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in the state of Minnesota. Many of… Read more »