What is a Worker’s Comp Deposition?
In workers’ compensation claims, one significant factor that can significantly influence the outcome is injured employees’ depositions: recorded, out-of-court testimonies given by a witness under oath. During a worker’s compensation deposition, the injured worker will be asked to provide their account of the incident, details of their injuries, and any relevant information that can help […]
The Personal Injury Component in a Work Comp Case
In many workers’ compensation cases there is a personal injury component. This most often rises out of car accidents or motor vehicle accidents that you are involved in during the course and scope of your employment. We are able to settle your personal injury action either before, during or after the work comp settlement. Whenever […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 sheriff. A suspect wrestled with the officer while the officer attempted to prevent him from […]
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 another vehicle while performing law enforcement duties and suffered career ending injuries to the officer’s neck, […]
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 a claim against a third-party or a “tortfeasor” the parties must also consider that workers’ compensation insurance […]
Importance of Photographs After a Car Accident
Typically, injured employees who sustain injuries in the course and scope of their employment are unable to bring civil claims for damages they sustained. In certain circumstances when the injured worker can demonstrate that a third-party, meaning someone other than his or her employer or an agent of his or her employer, caused the injury, then […]
