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Age Limits for PERA Disability Benefits
Question – If I’m a police officer or a firefighter over age 55 am I still eligible for PERA Disability Benefits? Answer – If you are over age 55 and are a disabled police officer or a firefighter you still may be… Read more »
Catastrophic MN Workers’ Compensation Injuries: Amputations and Loss of Limbs
Although work-related amputations occur less frequently than other work-related injuries filed under workers’ compensation, they are often more severe and cost the worker and the employer significantly more time and money. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10,000 workers suffer… Read more »
I Received a PPD Payment, Is My Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Case Closed?
Generally, no. As a workers’ compensation attorney, I receive calls from injured workers in Minnesota at least a few times a month who have received a check in the mail from the workers’ compensation insurance company, and a Notice of Benefit… Read more »
Remembering Minnesota’s Fallen Firefighters, September 28, 2014
Did you notice that flags were flown at half-mast on Sunday? Sunday, September 28, 2014 marked Minnesota’s Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. Since 1881, there have been 208 Minnesota firefighters who have died in the line of duty. At this year’s service… Read more »
To Settle or Not to Settle My Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Case
Almost every injured employee with a Minnesota workers’ compensation claim will eventually be faced with the question, “Should I settle my case, go to a hearing, or risk a workers’ compensation trial?” Your decision will have long lasting consequences and should only… 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. Police officers, firefighters, and other public employees who receive PERA disability pension benefits are usually also entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. PERA allows a disabled firefighter or… Read more »
How Divorce Can Affect Duty Disability Benefits for Minnesota Police Officers and Firefighters
Divorce is a complicated and difficult situation for any Minnesota couple; however, members of the PERA Police and Fire Plan should take notice of some special considerations that could affect their access to Duty Disability benefits. Now, we do not practice family… Read more »
Can I Get Fired for Filing a Work Comp Claim?
Unfortunately, sometimes people who suffer an injury at work or in the line of duty are afraid to file a workers’ compensation claim because they are worried they will lose their job. The reality is that employers will make off-handed remarks that… Read more »
Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Claim for PERA or MSRS Disability?
The short answer is no. You are not required to have a lawyer to file for disability benefits. In fact, if you call or write the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) or Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS), they will send you the forms to… Read more »
MN PERA Police and Fire Duty Disability Application Tips
In the state of Minnesota, police officers and firefighters are generally covered for disability and retirement benefits under the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Police and Fire Plan. Minnesota firefighters or police officers who sustain injuries on the job are generally… Read more »