The Cities Can and Must Do Better
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in May 2020, riots and protests ensued for nearly two weeks in the Twin Cities. The destruction and violence associated with the riots generated international attention that placed Minneapolis front and center of the headlines as it dealt with the civil unrest. Many of the headlines involved the […]
The Option to Medical Out Instead of Retiring Under PERA
Police officers pay into the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). PERA offers a number of benefits to police officers who pay into PERA, one of which is a regular retirement pension. Under PERA once an officer reaches age 55 with at least 20 years of service they are eligible for a full pension which is 60% […]
Meuser Law Office, P.A. is now Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A.
We are excited to announce that Jennifer Yackley and Lindsey Rowland have been named partners and, as such, Meuser Law Office, P.A. is now Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. Established in 1990, Meuser Law Office, P.A., is recognized as one of the top law firms in Minnesota dedicated to the integrated practice of workers’ compensation, PERA/MSRS disability, […]
Ron Meuser Presented at the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Union Presidents Meeting
Our state’s first responders are involved with on-the-job incidents each day that are more than the average person can imagine. What they witness and the situations they deal with take a toll on their mental health and it’s more important than ever to support those who protect us and ease the stigma of getting help. We’re honored […]
Introducing Samantha Steward
Hello, I’m Samantha Steward and I’m an attorney with Meuser Law Office, P.A. I practice exclusively in workers’ compensation, PERA disability and personal injury. I attended William Mitchell College of Law. Since graduating I’ve practiced family law, municipal law, and personal injury. I believe that my experience in municipal law on the city side has given […]
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 […]
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 first responders that their PTSD is work-related. A first responder’s PTSD still must meet the […]
PERA and Union Updates with Pizza and Ron Meuser
Earlier this week, Ron Meuser, Founder of Meuser Law Office, P.A., was invited to speak at the gathering hosted by the Minnesota Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) held at the Clay County Enforcement Center in Moorhead, Minnesota. The members enjoyed tasty pizza while learning important union updates from representatives for LELS as well as MMPOA and a presentation from […]