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Carmel FDNY Firefighter Dies of 9/11-Related Illness
It is with great sadness that we at Barasch & McGarry acknowledge the passing in January of another brave 9/11 responder who succumbed to 9/11-related illness at all-too-young an age. The Journal News recently reported that Thomas John Kelly, 58, an FDNY firefighter for 17 years in the Bronx and a resident of Carmel, New […]
March 1, 2016 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged FDNY responders, Thomas John Kelly, WTC illnesses Leave a comment
Barasch McGarry Honored by Congresswoman Maloney
Michael Barasch was honored along with other 9/11 union leaders and advocates by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Congressman Jerrold Nadler for their group effort in getting Congress to extend and reauthorize the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. The law was passed by Congress at the end of December 2015. It guarantees full payment of all […]
February 25, 2016 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Leave a comment
Guarding Against Recurrent 9/11-Related Thyroid Cancer
Although it is a fairly rare cancer, thyroid cancer was one of the most prevalent 9/11-related diseases to emerge among WTC responders and Ground Zero rescue and recovery workers. The disease has a very short latency period of only 2.5 years after exposure, so it wasn’t very surprising to see thyroid cancer get a jump […]
February 18, 2016 Posted in Zadroga Act Tagged 9/11-related illnesses, benefits, thyroid cancers Leave a comment
9/11 Illness Is Second Most Common Cause of NYPD Line-of-Duty Death
Although law enforcement on Manhattan Island began with Dutch settlers in 1625, the New York City Police Department as an entity dates back to 1845. In the 170 years of its existence, thousands of men and women have served honorably in the rank and file of the NYPD, facing numerous dangers. Yet, the greatest historical […]
February 6, 2016 Posted in Zadroga Act Tagged 9/11-related illnesses, line of duty deaths, NYPD Leave a comment
Senator Ted Cruz Hypocritical — Falsely Claims to be “Champion of Firefighters and Police Officers”
As a rule, lawyers should stay out of politics. So—we would never suggest who someone should vote for. However, when we hear something said that isn’t true, we feel a moral obligation to set the record straight. Following his victory at the Iowa caucus, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz addressed a room of supporters to celebrate […]
February 5, 2016 Posted in WTC Health Program, Zadroga Act Tagged International Association of Fire Fighters, New York City Uniformed Firefighters Association, Sen. Ted Cruz Leave a comment
Did 9/11 Create a Mesothelioma Time Bomb?
More than 70,000 patients — survivors of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, first responders and rescue/recovery workers — have enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program and more than 21,000 are receiving treatment specifically for 9/11-related illnesses. According to USA Today, there are now more than 2,600 WTC Health Program patients […]
January 25, 2016 Posted in Zadroga Act Tagged 9/11-releated illness, cancers, mesothelioma Leave a comment
Michael Barasch Pushing for Neuropathy Coverage for 9/11 Responders’ Coverage Under Zadroga Act
Michael Barasch, the attorney for the late James Zadroga, as well as thousands of other WTC survivors, applauded the on-going study being done at Winthrop University Medical Center. An analysis of WTC dust has revealed toxins that researchers have linked to a 15x increase in diagnoses of neuropathy. Those diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy report symptoms […]
January 25, 2016 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Zadroga Act Tagged neuropathy, NIOSH, Winthrop Hospital Medical Center, WTC dust, WTC illnesses Leave a comment
Winthrop-University Docs Say Neuropathy Caused by 9/11 Dust; Should Be Covered by Zadroga Act
Michael Barasch was asked to speak at the press conference held at Winthrop Hospital Medical Center. Surrounded by several clients who were 9/11 first responders –who now suffer from neuropathy — as well as 9/11 activist John Feal of the Feal Good Foundation, Barasch spoke of the need to add neuropathy to the list […]
January 20, 2016 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Zadroga Act Tagged neuropathy, NIOSH, Winthrop Hospital Medical Center, WTC dust, WTC illnesses Leave a comment
State to Pick Tab for Benefits of Ground Zero Volunteers
Workmen and heavy machinery operate at the Ground Zero site in May 2002. Photo: Reuters Michael Barasch, whose law firm represents nearly 10,000 first responders, including scores of people who volunteered at Ground Zero, applauded the news. Barasch said “thank goodness the State of NY is doing its part to provide medical coverage for these […]
January 15, 2016 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Zadroga Act Tagged Andrew Cuomo, benefits, Ground Zero, september 11 Leave a comment
ASPCA Officer with Terminal 9/11-Related Cancer Dies Four Days After State Judge Denies Her Workers’ Comp Claim
Diane DiGiacomo, an ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement Officer who spent months saving animals abandoned near Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks, died on November 20, at age 52, of breast cancer. Her death came four days after a state judge denied her workers’ comp claim for 9/11-related cancer, according to the New York Daily News. […]
January 13, 2016 Posted in WTC Health Program Tagged ASPCA humane law enforcement officer, workers'comp denial Leave a comment
