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Civil Litigation: What is a Summary Judgment Motion?
“The Skinny” The term “summary judgment” may seem daunting. It is a legal term of art, which refers to a ruling on a case or a part of a case prior to trial. If a motion for summary judgment is… Read more »
Am I Entitled to a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant?
What is a QRC? A Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant or a “QRC” provides independent, vocational rehabilitation services to injured workers in Minnesota who are receiving workers’ compensation benefits. They are professionals who must be registered with the Department of Labor and… Read more »
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation: Work Restrictions
One of the most important factors in any Minnesota workers’ compensation case is the nature and extent of any light duty work restrictions that have been assigned to the injured worker. If you’ve sustained an on-the-job injury in Minnesota, and your doctor… Read more »
My Employer Offered Me Light Duty Work, Do I have to Accept This Job?
When you sustain an injury during the course and scope of your employment and file a claim for workers’ compensation, both you and your employer have some choices. We can assure you that your employer will make decisions in their best… Read more »
Minnesota Firefighter and Police Officer Disability Benefits
At Meuser Law Office, P.A., we understand that for firefighters and police officers, it’s not just a job—it’s a career, and it’s a way of life. Facing an illness or injury that may end your career is extremely difficult, and… Read more »
Budget Cuts for Minneapolis Firefighters Lead to More Work-Related Injuries: What is the Actual Cost?
Last week, Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel presented an eye-opening report to the Minneapolis City Counsel regarding the cost associated with the department’s workers’ compensation claims. Fruetel reported that since 2012 the cost of workers’ compensation benefits paid by the… Read more »
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 »