FIREFIGHTERS
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 »
How to Move on When Your Career in Law Enforcement or Firefighting Comes to an End
The attorneys at Meuser Law Office, P.A. have represented hundreds of police officers and firefighters in Minnesota workers’ compensation and PERA/MSRS disability claims over the years. Unfortunately, there are times when the injury is career-ending and the individual is left… Read more »
Special Benefits for Minnesota Police Officers, Firefighters, State Troopers, and Corrections Officers
If you are a police officer, firefighter, first responder, or correctional officer, and pay into Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) or Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) you are entitled to different benefits depending on your plan type. There are different… Read more »
Duty Disability Benefits: What PERA Members Will Receive
Police officers, firefighters, Hennepin County paramedics, and correctional officers who sustain a work-related injury or suffer from a work-related mental health condition may apply for Duty Disability benefits under their PERA pension plan. In order to qualify for Duty Disability… Read more »
Basic Items Needed When Filing for PERA
In addition to workers’ compensation benefits, injured police officers, firefighters, and corrections officers may be eligible for significant retirement and disability benefits, and more under the Minnesota Public Employee’s Retirement Association (PERA). To address some frequently asked questions, Meuser, Yackley… Read more »
Joining Together in Support of the Transitional Healing Center at the 2021 Red Tie Gala
The 2021 Firefighters for Healing Red Tie Gala returned on November 6th and was better than ever! As a proud sponsor of this premier Twin Cities event, Meuser, Yackley & Rowland’s hosted 65 guests who were thrilled to wear their… Read more »
Silent Epidemic: An In-Depth Look at Firefighters and PTSD
Meuser, Yackley & Rowland takes pride in the support we offer to Minnesota’s firefighters, through a variety of ways. Currently, we are involved with the creation and production of a documentary as Executive Sponsor. Working closely with two-time regional Emmy-Award… Read more »
Life is Unpredictable
Forward by Ron Meuser, Jr. Jen Yackley and I originally met with Dana (who wrote the story below), her husband Ed and his service dog Rex to hear their story and learn how I can help. They founded an organization called Soldier’s… Read more »
Proposed Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Help Minnesota’s Firefighters
Firefighters are exposed to mentally taxing and traumatic events on a regular basis. From burning buildings, to medical emergencies, to car accidents, to various other crises in between, any call on any day can bring daring rescues that firefighters must be ready… Read more »
Lindsey Rowland Named Board Member of St. Paul Fire Foundation
Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. is proud to announce that Partner, Lindsey Rowland, is honored to accept a position on the Board of Directors of the St. Paul Fire Foundation. The Foundation was established in 2010, by Captain Steve Shapira, who recognized the need… Read more »