We are pleased to share that
Ron Meuser,
Jennifer Yackley,
Mary Beth Boyce and
Ashley Biermann of
Meuser Law Office, P.A. were invited recently to speak to the
City of Burnsville police officers, firefighters and HR Generalists.
Ron and his team of
experienced attorneys were asked to educate the group of
first responders and HR Generalists on the basics of
PERA disability, Minnesota
work comp, as well as other benefits available in the event an
injury occurs in the line of duty.
Once combined, Burnsville's
police and
fire departments have been operating since 1981 as individual units with the shared commitment to the preservation of life, safety and protection of property for the city's residents, business owners, and visitors. Although highly trained in safety measures to not only keep the public safe, but also the city's first responders as well, injuries do occur. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
police officers are four times more likely to be injured on the job than other occupations. The types of
injuries to firefighters, such as cancer, are growing as well according to the National Fire Protection Agencies. The
City of Burnsville understands the increased danger the police officers and firefighters face each day and want to ensure their first responders
know what steps to take when an injury happens to ensure they receive the full benefits they are entitled, including
continuation of health insurance and
PTSD.
Ron,
Jen,
Mary Beth and
Ashley met with the entire group and presented an overview and basic information. The attorneys went more in depth with the 20 police officers and 10 firefighters in attendance after the chiefs and HR Generalists exited the presentation. The following topics and others were discussed:
Discussion included the
types of benefits available to first responders who are injured in the line of duty, and information regarding
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including the new workers' compensation
rules that govern PTSD claims, as well as complex
timing and
coordination rules that apply specifically to Minnesota's peace officers who receive
Duty Disability and workers' compensation benefits.
Meuser Law Office, P.A. is one of the few
workers' compensation law firms in the state of Minnesota that also handles
PERA and MSRS disability claims. We've successfully represented hundreds of Minnesota's first responders for both work comp and PERA/MSRS disability claims. Sitting down with us to learn more about your potential claim is a lot like financial planning. We can explain what benefits you may be eligible for and make recommendations to you in terms of how to best protect your rights to those benefits. The
knowledgeable attorneys at
Meuser Law Office, P.A. can help the often-complex process easier to navigate.
Why choose
Meuser Law Office, P.A. for your
PERA,
workers' compensation and
personal injury representation? The difference in experience between Meuser Law and an attorney who isn't as versed in this area of the law can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars to your claim.
Contact us today for a free no-obligation consultation by calling
1-877-746-5680.
Ron Meuser and
the attorneys at
Meuser Law Office, P.A. are available to speak at ANY police or fire department in Minnesota to educate and inform on the valuable information and ensure injured first responders are receiving the benefits to which they are entitled.
by
Ron Meuser
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