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September 18th, 2019 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “299A.465 Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits and Cash Waivers”
In Minnesota, a police officer or firefighter who suffers from a physical or mental condition that limits their ability to perform the normal duties of their position for a period of at least one year, and where that condition is the direct result of an injury or illness arising out of or incurred during the […]… Read more »
September 12th, 2019 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “The Adjuster Refuses to Pay My Benefits. Am I Eligible for Penalties?”
In rare circumstances employers and insurers may be subject to monetary penalties for violating the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act. Penalties serve as a deterrent to employers and insurers from flagrant disregard of the rules. Some penalties are payable to the State of Minnesota and some are payable to the employee. 1. Frivolous Liability Denial When an adjuster for […]… Read more »
September 5th, 2019 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “How the Proposed Minnesota Workers’ Compensation PTSD Treatment Parameters Will Affect First Responders”
In 2018, the Minnesota legislature took a huge step, and passed legislation creating a workers’ compensation statutory presumption of PTSD for our state’s first responders. In other words, for certain workers in the state of Minnesota, including police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, and others defined as “first responders,” a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder is […]… Read more »
August 14, 2019 – President Kroll called in on the Chad Hartman Show to discuss MPD staffing and the increase of crime downtown.
MPD Lt. Bob Kroll called the show to respond to comments by Ward 3 Councilman over police staffing and downtown crime. View Full Interview Here… Read more »
August 6th, 2019 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “Minnesota Hot Weather Work Safety – How to Handle Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke”
During the dog days of summer here in Minnesota, outdoor workers need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat stress and how to treat it. Heat stress occurs when a worker’s body cannot cool down quickly enough. Symptoms should not be ignored and time is of the essence when your body begins […]… Read more »
July 12th, 2019 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “What to do When Offered “Light Duty” Work”
Recovering from an injury is a slow process. Anyone who tells you otherwise probably has never been seriously injured. Suffering an injury involves damage and harm done to your body or mind, an impairment to your normal functioning. In other words, you can’t always do what you did before your injury. Seeking compensation from an […]… Read more »
June 29th, 2019 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “What is the Superseding Intervening Cause Defense in My Workers’ Compensation Case?”
The superseding intervening cause defense is one of the few defenses in Minnesota workers’ compensation law that can result in a complete bar to all benefits claimed that are attributable to the superseding event. The next natural question is, what is a superseding cause? Insurers argue that a wide range of activities constitute a superseding intervening cause, but that […]… Read more »
June 7th, 2019 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “Minneapolis Requires Mindfulness Training, While Minnesota Adopts Rules That Limit Proven Mental Health Treatment for Peace Officers””
The Southwest Journal, a local newspaper in Southwest Minneapolis, recently reported on the development of a mindfulness and wellness program aimed at making Minneapolis cops “more compassionate” in response to the highly publicized shooting death of Minneapolis resident Justine Ruszczyk Damond. According to the article “before the end of the year, all 888 MPD officers […]… Read more »
June 7th, 2019 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “What Should I Do if I’m Injured on the Job?”
If you sustain an injury in the course and scope of your employment in the state of Minnesota, you have certain rights under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act. Here is a very basic, step-by-step checklist to follow after an injury to ensure your rights are protected. Step 1: Report your injury When your injury occurs, make sure your […]… Read more »
