Independent Medical Examination and the Effect It Can Have on a Work Comp Claim
What is an independent medical examination? An independent medical examination, or IME, is performed by a doctor at the request of an insurance company in a workers’ compensation case. Despite the title this medical examination will not be independent. The exam will not be conducted by a neutral third-party doctor, rather it will be performed by […]
Beyond Policy Limits
If you own a vehicle in the State of Minnesota, you are required to carry some level of automobile insurance. The State’s minimum is $30,000 for bodily injury per person/$60,000 for bodily injury per accident. So, what does this mean? If you sustain an injury from a motor vehicle accident due to the negligence or fault of […]
Pre-Existing Conditions: The Truth Shall Set You Free
To offer a different perspective on the subject of pre-existing conditions, we turned to our Legal Analyst with the firm, Vanessa Washington. Vanessa has extensive experience in the insurance industry with a focus on workers’ compensation. Vanessa’s primary role with Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. is to support the attorneys by analyzing the value of each case, […]
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. While […]
Winning Appellate Practice – Arguing on Behalf of Injured Workers at the Minnesota Supreme Court
A few weeks ago, I argued before the Minnesota Supreme Court in the case of Angela Hawley v. City of Blaine and League of Minnesota Cities. Less than ten days later, the Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed the employer/insurer’s appeal as moot, which is one of the outcomes that I advocated for at oral arguments. (You can […]
Ron Meuser Participates in the Workers’ Compensation Deskbook Seminar Discussion Panel
Established by the Minnesota State Bar Association to prepare and present high-quality continuing legal education for Minnesota attorneys, the Minnesota Continuing Legal Education (CLE) recently hosted the 2019 Workers’ Compensation Deskbook Seminar and invited Ron Meuser, Founder, Meuser Law Office, P.A. to participate in a discussion panel. Held at their state-of-the-art conference center in Minneapolis, the full day event provided comprehensive coverage […]
Meuser Law Office Invited to Speak at the 2019 LELS Steward Training Event
The Minnesota Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) recently held their 2019 Steward Training and invited Meuser Law Office, P.A. to speak at the two-day annual event. Ron Meuser and Jen Yackley gave a presentation to the group of approximately 120 attendees, which included LELS business agents, stewards and staff. Over the two days, the Meuser Law attorneys had the opportunity to meet new […]
Fired for Cause: The Complex Issue of Misconduct and PTSD in Law Enforcement
Allegations of misconduct are not necessarily a barrier to asserting a claim for workers’ compensation and PERA/MSRS Duty Disability benefits for Minnesota police officers and firefighters. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is finally getting recognition as a serious problem for Minnesota’s law enforcement officers. Since October 2013, Minnesota worker’ compensation law now recognizes PTSD as a compensable injury, as does PERA and MSRS for purposes […]
299A.465 Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits and Cash Waivers
In Minnesota, a police officer or firefighter who suffers from a physical or mental condition that limits their ability to perform the normal duties of their position for a period of at least one year, and where that condition is the direct result of an injury or illness arising out of or incurred during the […]
Cumulative Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Police Officers
As of January 1, 2019, a new law has gone into effect that may drastically change the way work-related PTSD claims are handled in Minnesota. For PTSD injuries that occur on or after January 1, 2019, there is now a presumption for first responders that their PTSD is work-related. A first responder’s PTSD still must meet the […]