law enforcement
The Increased Risk of Heart Conditions in Law Enforcement Officers
It is well documented that law enforcement officers have a higher risk than the general public of developing certain occupational diseases such as Covid-19, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and certain heart conditions. The Minnesota legislature recognized this increased risk and… Read more »
My Experience Participating in the Scott County Sheriff’s Department Community Academy
Recently, Meuser, Yackley & Rowland attorney, Nadya Yarmolich, attended a six-week community academy hosted by the Scott County Sheriff’s Department. This was a program Nadya was interested in attending to learn more about the Sheriff’s Department and how it interacts… Read more »
How Work-Related PTSD or Other Mental Health Issues Can Interfere with Job Performance
I’m here today to chat about a difficult topic that comes up all too frequently, and that is with regards to cases that involve mental health issues and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) amongst law enforcement or firefighters where the person… Read more »
Diamond Sponsor of MPPOA Law Enforcement Gala
Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. is proud to share that we are the Diamond Sponsor for the first annual MPPOA Law Enforcement Gala. We have a deep history of supporting the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association and we understand the importance… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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… 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 »
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 »