PERA
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… Read more »
I Had Nearly Lost All Hope…
Since 1990, Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. has been helping injured people throughout Minnesota obtain the best possible results for their claims. Our reputation rests on the satisfaction of our clients. Below is a moving testimonial from a recently retired police… Read more »
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… Read more »
Managed Medical Review Organization
As part of the PERA application process, your application gets submitted to Managed Medical Review Organization (MMRO). They are a third-party company that PERA contracts with to review all of your medical records with them. Once they receive your… Read more »
Minnesota Firefighters and Cancer
In Minnesota there is actually a presumption between firefighters and certain types of cancer based on research that is being done. The authority on this is the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and as we learn more about… Read more »
Caring for the Sheepdogs: Police Officer Suicide
Prayer of the Sheepdog By Roger Temple The Knights of Old were Men of Honor Who used their Might For Right! Today they’re known as Sheepdogs, Those who carry on the fight. I am a tired old Sheepdog, The guardian… Read more »
Coordination of Benefits Under PERA
One question we are often asked at Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. is whether you can receive PERA Duty Disability benefits and still work in another job. We are also asked if you can receive PERA Duty Disability benefits and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation benefits at the… Read more »
PTSD: A Silent Epidemic
Every day we are reminded of the risks that law enforcement officers face. Media reports focus on officer shootings leading to the misperception that gunfire is the greatest risk to which an officer is exposed. No one can deny the… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »