All – I hope the media is a buzz today requesting feedback and outrage from Mayor, City Council, Nekima, BLM and community leaders for the fact that there were 3 shot and 2 murdered last night. One a block away from the officer involved last Saturday. Think if that armed gunman was still at large? […]… Read more »
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May 10, 2018 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “Fired for Cause: The Complex Issue of Misconduct and PTSD in Law Enforcement”
Allegations of misconduct are not necessarily a barrier to asserting a claim for workers’ compensation and PERA/MSRS Duty Disability benefits for Minnesota police officers and firefighters. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is finally getting recognition as a serious problem for Minnesota’s law enforcement officers. Since October 2013, Minnesota worker’ compensation law now recognizes PTSD as a […]… Read more »
Guest Post – April 25, 2018 Meuser Law Office “Can You be Denied Workers’ Compensation Benefits Because of a Prior Injury?”
Many injured workers are denied Minnesota workers’ compensation benefits because of prior injuries. For example, a workers’ compensation insurer may see that you filed a workers’ compensation claim with a former employer for the same body part and deny your claim, alleging that your current symptoms are the result of the prior injury. Or, an […]… Read more »
Guest Post – Meuser Law Office P.A. “Retraining and Work Comp in Minnesota”
Retraining is a benefit available in the state of Minnesota under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Retraining is a formal education program paid by the work comp insurer which is designed to assist an employee in returning to suitable gainful employment. Retraining may include vocational technical programs or post-secondary education, depending on the employee’s skillset and […]… Read more »
Guest Post – April 12, 2018 Meuser Law Office P.A. “’Tis the Season! Remember, Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Benefits are Non-Taxable”
The clock is ticking! Remember, this year’s tax filing deadline is April 17, 2018. If you’re doing your taxes on your own, you may be wondering if you need to report Minnesota workers’ compensation wage loss, permanent partial disability, or a settlement received in 2017. The answer is NO! You are not required to pay income […]… Read more »
April 5, 2018 – Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “Move Over for Police Officers on the Side of the Road!”
When winter weather strikes, Minnesota’s State Troopers, police officers, and sheriff’s deputies are out in full force to assist motorists involved in crashes or in need of assistance due to bad road conditions. Move over and slow down when you see an officer on the side of the road. Watch this powerful video from the […]… Read more »
March 20, 2018 – President Kroll’s Statement Regarding the Charging of Minneapolis Police Officer Noor
The Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis has learned of the charges filed against Officer Noor in the shooting death of Justine Damond. The Federation isn’t privy to the details of the criminal case and cannot comment on specifics of the case. We recognize the tragic shooting of Justine Damond has greatly impacted, not only her […]… Read more »
Guest Post – February 21, 2018 Meuser Law Office, P.A. “Is My PTSD Still Compensable if Caused by Numerous Traumatic Events?”
Under the Minnesota Worker’s Compensation Act, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be characterized as a personal injury or as an occupational disease. Minn. Stat. §176.011, subd. 15(a). PTSD may develop as a result of exposure to a traumatic event or multiple traumatic events, which cause a person’s capacity to cope with stress to be overwhelmed […]… Read more »
Guest Post – February 8, 2018 Meuser Law Office, P.A. “What Can I Expect to Receive in a Workers’ Compensation Settlement?”
A question often asked by clients when meeting for the first time is “how much is my claim worth?” While there is no hard and fast rule when it comes to estimating the value of a Minnesota workers’ compensation claim, there are a variety of factors in every claim that help determine a fair settlement […]… Read more »
Guest Post – January 30, 2018 Meuser Law Office, P.A. “What if the Critical Incidents Which Cause PTSD Happen Prior To October 1, 2013?”
Frequently, Minnesota police officers, firefighters, and corrections officers worry that they may not be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits arising out of his or her employment because the critical incidents pre-date October 1, 2013. Due to the nature of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), classifying PTSD as a specific injury with a specific “exposure” date may […]… Read more »
