As a leader in Minnesota for successfully representing first responders for work-related injuries, an expert in all areas work comp, PERA/MSRS disability, personal injury & healthcare continuation and a fierce advocate for police officers & firefighters, the attorneys at Meuser, Yackley & Rowland are often asked for interviews & statements regarding legislation & issues that are trending.
After the tragic death of George Floyd and the riots that followed, attorney Ron Meuser exposed that the Minneapolis police force was reaching crisis levels of PTSD among officers and revealed that they were representing hundreds of them for disability claims. News outlets inquired about these claims and Ron Meuser fielded multiple requests for interviews. He also delivered a press briefing where every local news station, the 2 largest newspapers in the Twin Cities and multiple national outlets attended. It is our hope that the public will begin to understand the crisis that police officers are facing and will work towards easing the burden that they’re carrying.
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Firefighters With PTSD
Ron Meuser sits down to speak with Matthew Doughty on his latest installment to the “Firefighters With PTSD” Podcast
The Mix Radio Network
Listen to Ron Meuser chat with Scott, Stacy, and Tracy on the decrease in law enforcement population across the MPD and the importance of PTSD representation
Fox News
Over 20 percent of Minneapolis police officers applying for permanent disability mostly related to PTSD
The New York Times
Minneapolis Police Experience Surge of Departures in Aftermath of George Floyd Protests
Washington Post
Minneapolis police officers say they are suffering from PTSD after George Floyd protests
Newsweek
Minneapolis Police Want ‘Duty Disability’ for PTSD Over George Floyd Protests
Fox 9
150 Minneapolis police officers seeking disability for PTSD following riots
Kare11
Attorney: 150+ MPD officers file disability claims, most citing PTSD
Star Tribune
Attorney: MPD officers filing for disability at ‘unprecedented’ levels
Pioneer Press
Lawyer: Over 150 Minneapolis officers seeking disability following unrest
KSTP
Attorney: ‘Minneapolis could have 200 fewer police within several months’
Denver Post
Over 150 Minneapolis police officers seeking disability claims after death of George Floyd
WCCO
‘An Emotional Crisis’: More Than 150 Minneapolis Police Officers Filing For Disability, Attorney Says Most Suffering From PTSD
Fox 9
Residents file lawsuit against Minneapolis over decreased police staffing levels
ABC 27 News
Lawyer: Over 150 Minneapolis officers seeking disability
KCTV – Kansas City
150 Minneapolis police officers seeking disability, claiming PTSD after George Floyd riots
