When injured employees bring a Minnesota worker’s compensation claim, insurers and employers have a right to send the employee to an independent medical exam (IME). Doctors paid by the insurance company perform the exam […]

Wage Increases Stop Rate Rally From the presidential election until the last few days of the year, the trend in bond yields was upward, and this kept many potential bond buyers on the sidelines. […]

This second article in a two-part series on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder work comp claims examines how the courts should interpret PTSD claims in the context of the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation statute. The first article explained why […]

Federation partners with KSTP Channel 5 and People Serving People this holiday season to deliver toys and host holiday festivities for Minneapolis kids and their families. (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) – This holiday season, the Police […]

Original Article: https://peraworkcompattorneymn.blogspot.com/2016/04/part-i-post-traumatic-stress-disorder.html Under the Minnesota Workersí Compensation Act, in particular Minnesota Statute ß 176.011, subdivision 15, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (ìPTSDî) is defined as an occupational disease. Because PTSD is defined as an occupational […]

One of the most important aspects of your Minnesota PERA claim is selecting the proper treating physician, dependent upon the nature and extent of your injuries. Often times the insurance company will hire or […]

By: Mary Beth Boyce Original Article: https://peraworkcompattorneymn.blogspot.com/2016/04/is-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd.html Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) Covered under Work Comp? At Meuser Law Office, P.A., we represent many Minnesota first responders, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and 911 […]

When you are applying for a Police Officer and Firefighter Plan PERA Duty Disability benefit, it is important to know that there are some very complicated rules that apply. If your attorney is not […]

October 19, 2016 Terrence M. Cunningham, President The International Association of Chiefs of Police 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 200 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Dear President Cunningham, I am a former law enforcement officer who, […]