FIREFIGHTERS
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
I was Approved for PERA Duty Disability Benefits; Can my Employer Contest My Eligibility for Health Care Continuation Benefits?
This is a question we get quite often from Minnesota police officers and firefighters because navigating PERA and health care benefits can be quite complex. When you are approved for PERA duty disability benefits under Minnesota Statute § 353.656, subd. 41, you are also entitled… Read more »
Choose a Lawyer With Experience
Having practiced law in Minnesota over the last 20 years I am dismayed by the nature and extent of legal advertisements which bombard our airwaves. Watching television, listening to the radio or searching on Google, we repeatedly are subjected to ads from… Read more »