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A Minnesota State Trooper or other State-employed peace officer who suffers from a disability that is expected to prevent him or her from performing his or her normal duties for a period of at least one year may be eligible for disability benefits under the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) State Patrol Plan.

MSRS State Patrol Plan

Life-Saving Work Puts Firefighters at Elevated Risk of Developing Cancer

Firefighters put their lives on the line every day. However, their leading cause of death isn’t directly related to the risk of physical harm inherent to their life-saving work.

Resolving a Claim for Injuries Sustained in a Motor Vehicle Accident

In Minnesota, there is a six-year statute of limitations for personal injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Accordingly, you have six years from the date of the accident to serve a Summons and Complaint upon the party or parties responsible for your injuries. Failure to adhere to this date will preclude you from recovery.

299A.465 Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits and Cash Waivers

Per Minn. Stat. § 299A.465, a police officer or firefighter who is determined to be eligible for PERA Duty Disability benefits is also eligible for Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits

Preparing for a Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Trial: What Injured Workers Can Expect

A denial of primary liability occurs when an injured party's employer or employer's insurance provider denies responsibility for workers' compensation benefits.

What Are Compensable Claims?

Minnesota’s workers' compensation laws are designed to provide benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their work. However, not every injury qualifies for these benefits. For a workers' compensation claim to be successful, the injury or illness must be considered compensable.

Reporting an Injury: A Step-by-Step Guide

When you suffer a work-related injury in Minnesota, one of the most critical steps to secure your workers’ compensation benefits is reporting an injury using an FROI. This document is the official notification of an injury, allowing you to access medical treatment and wage replacement benefits.

Denial of Primary Liability