POLICE OFFICER
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. Minnesota police officers, firefighters, and other first responders who receive PERA disability pension benefits are usually also entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. PERA allows a disabled firefighter or… Read more »
Can I Sue a Suspect Who Injures Me While Resisting Arrest?
Unfortunately, police officers are often injured when interacting with members of the public. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund on average, police officers across the country suffer 15,404 injuries per year. Police officers and deputy sheriffs are often aware… Read more »
PERA Police and Fire Plan Benefits: Don’t Apply for the Wrong Type of Benefit!
Meuser Law Office, P.A. has proudly and successfully represented hundreds of police officers and firefighters throughout the state of Minnesota for PERA disability and workers’ compensation claims for in-the-line-of-duty injuries. Coordinating all the different types of benefits available to injured police officers… Read more »
Police Officers Injured on Duty: Do I Need Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage?
According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty every 60 hours. In 2014, 18 officers died as the result of being shot, while 48 officers died because of a… Read more »
Applying for PERA Duty Disability
When you are applying for a Police Officer and Firefighter Plan PERA Duty Disability benefit, it is important to know that there are some very complicated rules that apply. If your attorney is not aware of some of these rules, it can… Read more »
Minnesota Police Officer and Firefighter Disability Benefits
You no longer carry the badge, but you carry the battle scars. Throughout your career as a public servant, you have risked life and limb to protect the safety and property of the public. Now, with a career-ending injury, you… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »