workers’ compensation
Attorney Fees For Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, or PERA Disability Claims
Initial Consultations Should Be Completely Free. At Meuser Law Office, P.A. we do not charge a fee for initial consultations. During our no-obligation, legal consultation, one or two attorneys will meet with you in person at our office in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. First,… Read more »
Pain and Suffering and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
A question commonly asked by our clients is: How much will my employer have to pay me for the pain and suffering I’ve had to endure because of my work injury? Unfortunately, the answer is nothing. While Minnesota workers’ compensation provides a… Read more »
Monetary Benefits in Your Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Case
Individuals who are hurt at work in Minnesota may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, which, in addition to medical expense benefits and rehabilitation benefits, can include significant monetary benefits. We often meet with potential Minnesota workers’ compensation clients who tell us… Read more »
Workers’ Compensation: The Stipulation Status Conference
What is a Stipulation Status Conference? A Stipulation Status Conference is an informal conference scheduled by the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) to determine the status of a pending workers’ compensation dispute. Once the court has been notified that a workers’… Read more »
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
Injured workers often contact our Minneapolis office after they receive a letter from their workers’ compensation insurance company notifying them that they have reached Maximum Medical Improvement, or MMI. Clients are confused and don’t understand how the insurance company could possibly make… Read more »
How Much Will I Get If I Settle My Work Comp Case?
Clients often ask, “How much is my case worth?” or, “How much can I get in a workers’ compensation settlement?” This often determines whether clients decide to settle, go to a hearing, or risk a workers’ compensation trial. The amount that… Read more »
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation: Work Restrictions
One of the most important factors in any Minnesota workers’ compensation case is the nature and extent of any light duty work restrictions that have been assigned to the injured worker. If you’ve sustained an on-the-job injury in Minnesota, and your doctor… Read more »
Minnesota Firefighter and Police Officer Disability Benefits
At Meuser Law Office, P.A., we understand that for firefighters and police officers, it’s not just a job—it’s a career, and it’s a way of life. Facing an illness or injury that may end your career is extremely difficult, and… Read more »
Budget Cuts for Minneapolis Firefighters Lead to More Work-Related Injuries: What is the Actual Cost?
Last week, Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel presented an eye-opening report to the Minneapolis City Counsel regarding the cost associated with the department’s workers’ compensation claims. Fruetel reported that since 2012 the cost of workers’ compensation benefits paid by the… Read more »
Catastrophic MN Workers’ Compensation Injuries: Amputations and Loss of Limbs
Although work-related amputations occur less frequently than other work-related injuries filed under workers’ compensation, they are often more severe and cost the worker and the employer significantly more time and money. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10,000 workers suffer… Read more »