Category Archives: Personal Injury
‘Stair Climbs’ Memorialize Heroics of NYC Firefighters, First Responders
Few people can truly imagine what it must have been like to be trapped in the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001. What’s even more difficult to believe is that so many firefighters rushed into the two towers to rescue as many people as possible, climbing countless stairs while knowing that […]
Victims, Volunteers Still Waiting on Much-Needed Assistance
It’s tough to believe, but 13 years later there are still people who were significantly impacted by the terrorist attacks of 9/11 who are still waiting to receive the assistance they desperately need. Consider the case of Jaime Hazan, a volunteer and first responder who assisted in the immediate aftermath of the attacks in September […]
Firefighters’ Deaths Lead to Calls for Expanding Zadroga Act
On September 22, 2014, three firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11 all died on the same day due to cancer stemming from exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals on that day 13 years ago. Retired FDNY Lt. Howard Bischoff and firefighters Daniel Heglund and Robert Leaver, who were also retired, […]
The World Trade Center Health Program: A Resource
Established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, the World Trade Center (WTC) Health program is an important resource for general responders to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. Serving people injured or exposed in the attacks, the program offers monitoring and treatment services to eligible claimants. You should […]
WTC Responder? Get a Thyroid Check
According to information released by the New York Police Department (NYPD) in September, incidence rates of two types of cancer have soared among first responders in recent years. Although increased rates of cancer and other diseases among those exposed to toxic pollutants on and after September 11 is no surprise, Dr. Eli Kleinman, chief surgeon […]
Eleven Years Later: Possible Signs of Kidney Dysfunction Found in First Responders
The events of September 11, 2001, cannot be forgotten, emotionally, mentally or physically. Although many lost their lives, loved ones and health over ten years ago, the toxic exposure on that deadly day refuses to become a memory. In November, Dr. Mary Ann McLaughlin of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine discussed results of a […]
If Congress Fails to Act, Newly-Expanded Zadroga Act Health Benefits May Face Funding Cuts
A June 2012 ruling by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) added 50 different types of cancer to the list of illnesses covered by the WTC Health Program. But many survivors of 9/11 were dismayed to learn this past September that $38 million of the money set aside for injured survivors may […]
Top Five Things to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney
Finding the right injury lawyer in New York can seem like a daunting task. After all, there are many choices. But the attorney an injured plaintiff chooses can have a huge impact on how his or her claim ultimately resolves. An injured individual should be sure to choose an attorney who is responsive to client […]
