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Little Progress on Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA)
In a previous post, we outlined some of the various civil suits initiated in U.S. courts against terrorist organizations as well as other entities that allegedly provided funding and support in relation to the 9/11 attacks on New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania. While many of these suits are ultimately symbolic in nature, some […]
August 14, 2014 Posted in Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act Tagged JASTA, Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, New York WTC lawyers Leave a comment
Issues Affecting Your VCF Award
Once you receive your Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) decision letter, you should expect to receive your first payment within 30 days. The VCF is authorized to pay 10 percent of your total loss in the first installment. The VCF will send you the remainder of your payment sometime between 2016 and 2017. Prior to receiving […]
August 11, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged New York WTC lawyers, protecting VCF funds, VCF award, Victims Compensation Fund Leave a comment
9/11-Related Compensation Programs
You may have several options to obtain treatment for your 9/11-related injuries or compensation for the death of your loved one under three primary benefits programs: Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program New York State Workers’ Compensation These separate programs have their own requirements, procedures and deadlines. You may be enrolled […]
August 7, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 Injuries, apply for benefits, benefits, New York WTC lawyers Leave a comment
NY World Trade Center Registry Deadline Approaching Soon
The deadline for registering for the World Trade Center Registry as a 9/11 participant is Sept. 11, 2014. The “participant” designation means that you performed paid or volunteer work related to the World Trade Center attacks in lower Manhattan and that you suffered or may suffer an ailment or injury as a result. Registering is […]
August 4, 2014 Posted in Health Programs Tagged 9/11 participant, deadlines, WTC Registry Leave a comment
Latest VCF Program Statistics Show Significant Progress
While arguably slow to start, the VCF claims evaluation and compensation process has accelerated as administrators solidify their procedures and work out problems. The latest program data, released on July 3, 2014, shows impressive increases across all facets of the VCF claim process. As of June 30, 2014, the VCF program has achieved the following […]
July 31, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged New York WTC lawyers, VCF statistics, Victim Compensation Fund Leave a comment
New Important Deadline Approaches for VCF Candidates
Deadlines are of critical importance for anyone who potentially has a Victims Compensation Fund claim. However, as each important deadline passes, a new one seems to appear on the horizon. This has caused many people to rush or panic unnecessarily, or worse, to erroneously believe they have lost the opportunity to pursue compensation. However, the […]
July 28, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged deadline to file, New York WTC lawyers, VCF, Victims Compensation Fund Leave a comment
A Tax Break on Terror-Related Disability Payments: Keep it in Mind
Tax Consequences of Victim Compensation Fund and Terror-Related Disability Payments For individuals who sustained injuries, and for families who lost loved ones as a result of the September 11th terrorist attacks, there is some tax relief available. In 2002, then-president George W. Bush signed into law the Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act of 2001. […]
July 24, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 Injuries, Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act of 2001 Leave a comment
September 11 Memorial Museum Dedicated
In May of 2014, a group of people gathered deep in the earth to dedicate a space to remember the events of September 11, 2001. Within arms of cement and twisted metal, President Obama dedicated the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Located in the footprints of the north and south World Trade Towers, the memorial bears witness […]
July 21, 2014 Posted in Memorial Museum Tagged 9/11 Memorial Museum, President Obama dedication Leave a comment
Illness Catches Up with Downtown Workers Caught in 9/11 Cloud
The terrorist attacks on New York City in September 2001 caught the city, and the world, by surprise. More than a decade later, illnesses suffered by downtown workers continue to take a toll. During the attacks on September 11, many groups of people suffered devastating injury. For those living and working in New York City, […]
July 17, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 Injuries, toxic exposure, toxins at Ground Zero Leave a comment
WTC Research: Inhalation of Particulate Associated with Sleep Apnea
New research from Mount Sinai Hospital links inhalation of particulate at Ground Zero with increased risk for sleep apnea years later. In an earlier study of approximately 800 participants in the World Trade Center (WTC) CHEST program, researchers found a higher risk of pathology of the heart, lungs and kidneys. The toxic cloud generated at […]
July 14, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 injury, CHEST program, particulate inhalation, PTSD, sleep apnea Leave a comment
