WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Stop Posting to Your Facebook Page! Why the Use of Social Media Can Be Detrimental to Work Comp, PERA and Personal Injury Claims
Use of social media has exploded over the last decade. It seems we have gone from a time when social media was limited to an organized grouping of college students’ selfies to now, when everyone—and I mean everyone—has a Facebook… Read more »
Breaking the Silence: Firefighters and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
For over a decade, the attorneys at Meuser Law Office, P.A., have been fighting to help our state’s first responders get access to help for work-related mental health conditions – most prominently post-traumatic stress disorder. We have helped hundreds of police officers,… Read more »
Jen Yackley Presents at the 2018 Workers’ Compensation Institute
Jen Yackley, of Meuser Law Office, P.A., was honored to be invited to present this year as a faculty member at the 2018 Workers’ Compensation Institute, hosted by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education. Jen and defense attorney Mark Kleinschmidt of Cousineau, Waldhauser and… Read more »
‘Tis the Season! Remember, Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Benefits are Non-Taxable
The clock is ticking! Remember, this year’s tax filing deadline is April 17, 2018. If you’re doing your taxes on your own, you may be wondering if you need to report Minnesota workers’ compensation wage loss, permanent partial disability, or a settlement… Read more »
Can You be Denied Workers’ Compensation Benefits Because of a Prior Injury?
Many injured workers are denied Minnesota workers’ compensation benefitsbecause of prior injuries. For example, a workers’ compensation insurer may see that you filed a workers’ compensation claim with a former employer for the same body part and deny your claim, alleging that your… Read more »
Meuser Law Attorneys Speak to Burnsville Police Officers and Firefighters
We are pleased to share that Ron Meuser, Jennifer Yackley, Mary Beth Boyce and Ashley Biermann of Meuser Law Office, P.A. were invited recently to speak to the City of Burnsville police officers, firefighters and HR Generalists. Ron and his… Read more »
Can I be Fired for Reporting a Work Injury?
The short answer is yes—but not without recourse. An employer can fire you for any reason; however, there is recourse that can be taken if an employer fires you, or even threatens to fire you, for reporting your work-related injury. The… Read more »
Is My Employer Required To Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Employers in Minnesota are mandated to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees under Minnesota Statute §176.181, subdivision 2. The legislature wants to ensure that injured workers have access to recovery if he or she suffers an injury on the job. Employees are… Read more »
I Was Injured Commuting to or From Work. Am I Covered Under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act?
The general rules is, you will not be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you were commuting to or from work at the time you were injured; however, there are a few exceptions to this rule. In Minnesota, the general rule is… Read more »
Police Officer Duty Belts and Gillette Low Back Work Injuries
In Minnesota under the Workers’ Compensation Act the legislature recognizes numerous types of work injuries including specific injuries, Gillette injuries, occupational diseases, and consequential injuries. The case Gillette v. Harold, Inc. established that injuries caused by repetitive minute trauma brought about by the performance of ordinary… Read more »