How to Move on When Your Career in Law Enforcement or Firefighting Comes to an End
The attorneys at Meuser Law Office, P.A. have represented hundreds of police officers and firefighters in Minnesota workers’ compensation and PERA/MSRS disability claims over the years. Unfortunately, there are times when the injury is career-ending and the individual is left wondering what to do next. Oftentimes the police officer or firefighter is too young to […]
Choosing Between Duty Disability Benefits and Retirement Benefits
If you are injured on duty and you’re close to retirement age, you may be trying to decide whether or not to pursue a retirement benefit or a Duty Disability benefit. We can help you with that process. There are many different benefits that you may be entitled to, including workers’ compensation and PERA/MSRS Duty […]
Special Benefits for Minnesota Police Officers, Firefighters, State Troopers, and Corrections Officers
If you are a police officer, firefighter, first responder, or correctional officer, and pay into Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) or Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) you are entitled to different benefits depending on your plan type. There are different plans and benefits that are available to members when they become ill or are injured, […]
Heroes Helping Heroes
Forward by Ron Meuser, Jr. Chris Steward, retired Minneapolis Police Sergeant and Founder of Heroes Helping Heroes, was granted a medical disability retirement in 2021 after 14+ years with the City of Minneapolis. Heroes Helping Heroes provides non-medical support to first responders who suffer with mental illness, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Heroes Helping Heroes […]
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 officer. For more written and video testimonials, visit our website. If you are a client with […]
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% […]
Can I Move to Another State While Collecting Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
I have been asked many times by injured employees, “Can I move out of state? Will this affect my Minnesota workers’ compensation benefits?” The answer I always give my clients is it depends. And, it truly does depend on a number of factors, including the location of the move and the type of benefits involved. But, we […]
PERA Police and Fire Plan Benefits: Don’t Apply for the Wrong Type of Benefit!
Meuser Law Office, P.A. has proudly and successfully represented hundreds of police officers and firefighters throughout the state of Minnesota for PERA disability and workers’ compensation claims for in-the-line-of-duty injuries. Coordinating all the different types of benefits available to injured police officers and firefighters is complicated. It’s easy to make mistakes, and those mistakes can cost hundreds […]
Police and Firefighters: When Should You Retire Under PERA?
What is PERA? If you’re a Minnesota police officer or firefighter, or a Hennepin County paramedic or emergency medical technician who been injured or suffered an illness, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) if you are unable to perform your normal job duties for a period of […]
