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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… Read more »
Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) Covered under Work Comp?
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… Read more »
Ron Meuser Speaks at the Annual Rochester Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Meeting
The Minnesota Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), #194 Rochester, recently held their annual meeting and invited Ron Meuser, Founder of Meuser Law Office, P.A., to give a presentation to its member group which consists of approximately 125 officers and sergeants. Founded… Read more »
Minneapolis Requires Mindfulness Training, While Minnesota Adopts Rules That Limit Proven Mental Health Treatment for Peace Officers
The Southwest Journal, a local newspaper in Southwest Minneapolis, recently reported on the development of a mindfulness and wellness program aimed at making Minneapolis cops “more compassionate” in response to the highly publicized shooting death of Minneapolis resident Justine Ruszczyk Damond…. Read more »
Successful Jury Verdict for Ramsey County Deputy Injured in the Line of Duty
Attorneys Ron Meuser and Mary Beth Boyce obtained a successful jury verdict on behalf of their clients in Ramsey County. Ron and Mary Beth brought a civil claim on behalf of their client who was seriously injured while working as a deputy… Read more »
Death and Dependency Benefits
When a work-related injury or condition is a substantial factor in causing an employee’s death, the employee’s dependents are entitled to certain benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. This is referred to as a “dependency claim.” If an injured worker… Read more »
Successful Jury Verdict for First Responder Who Suffered Career Ending Injuries
Attorneys Ron Meuser and Mary Beth Boyce obtained a successful jury verdict on behalf of their clients in Wright County. Ron and Mary Beth brought a civil claim on behalf of their client who was seriously injured while working as a deputy sheriff. The deputy sheriff was struck by… Read more »
Minn. Stat. § 299A.465 Health Insurance Coverage: Summary Judgment in Favor of Three First Responders in District Court
If you are a police officer or firefighter injured in the line of duty, you and your family may be entitled to health insurance coverage through your employer through the age of 65. The legislature through Minnesota Statutes § 299A.465… Read more »
What is a No-Naig No Reverse-Naig Settlement?
In certain circumstances when you are injured during the course and scope of your employment you may be able to bring a civil claim against the third-party, other than your employer, who is ultimately responsible for your injuries. When pursuing… Read more »
Evidence of PERA Duty Disability Payments Are Inadmissible at Trial
In cases where Minnesota police officers or firefighters are injured in the line of duty through the fault of a third-party, typically a suspect or the driver of another vehicle, then he or she has a separate cause of action against the… Read more »