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Chiquita Blocks Measure to Compensate 9/11 Victims
The largest banana producer in the world is blocking legislation that would aid victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. In September of 2013, a bill to aid recovery of compensation for victims of terrorist attacks was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 3143, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism […]
July 10, 2014 Posted in Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act Tagged Chiquita, JASTA, Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act Leave a comment
State Appeals Court Clears Way for Compensation for 9/11 Volunteers
In June, a state court of appeals overturned a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board that denied injury compensation to certain 9/11 volunteer workers. In September 2001, Jaime Hazan, now 43, was an emergency medical technician. After the terrorist attacks on September 11, Mr. Hazan volunteered at a triage area at Chelsea Piers. The following […]
July 7, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 claims, 9/11 Injuries, 9/11 volunteer workers Leave a comment
WTC Captive Insurance: Still Funded, Lacking Direction
A non-profit agency intended to provide for those injured on September 11 remains funded — with an uncertain future. Originally created by Congress, the WTC Captive Insurance Co., endeavors to protect New York City from lawsuits and provide compensation for those injured on September 11 or its aftermath. According to a New York Post article, […]
July 3, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 claims, 9/11 Injuries, WTC Captive Insurance Co. Leave a comment
Memorial Museum: A Source of Controversy
After a long design and construction process, the 9/11 memorial museum is again the focus of controversy. The 9/11 Museum commemorates those whose lives were inalterably changed by the events of September 11. As a result, President Obama, in his dedication remarks, described the museum that lies deep beneath ground level as “a sacred space.” […]
June 30, 2014 Posted in Memorial Museum Tagged 9/11 Memorial Museum, interment of remains Leave a comment
Taking the Next Step after Filing Your VCF Registration
As of March 31, 2014, the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) received 53,804 claimant registrations and 6,649 interim registrations. Yet only 13,863 eligibility packets have been submitted. This means that more than three out of every four registrants has not yet completed the necessary steps to have his or her eligibility evaluated by the VCF. With […]
June 26, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged New York WTC lawyers, VCF registration, VCF time limits Leave a comment
Types of Documents to Keep if You Registered for the VCF
If you have registered for participation in the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) but have not yet submitted your eligibility and compensation packets, you can avoid a great deal of frustration in the future by being careful what paperwork you throw away now. Completed VCF applications require a great deal of supporting documentary evidence, some of […]
June 23, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged New York WTC lawyers, VCF documents, VCF Eligibility Claim Form Leave a comment
Distribution of VCF Proceeds Owed to Deceased Victims
Considering the serious nature of many WTC-related illnesses as well as the length of time that has passed since the September 11 attacks, it is an unfortunate reality that many victims have passed away and that many more are likely to pass before receiving compensation. However, a victim’s family may still be eligible to follow […]
June 19, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged deceased 9/11 victims, New York WTC lawyers, VCF payment distribution Leave a comment
VCF Adds Rare Cancers as Covered Condition
As medical study has continued, following the reopening of the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) in 2011, several new diseases have been added to the list of covered conditions. These additions open up the Fund to more of the victims of the 9/11 attacks. In October of 2013, prostate cancer was added as a potentially covered […]
June 16, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 illnesses, New York WTC lawyers, VCF adds cancers as covered illnesses Leave a comment
Adding Conditions to an Existing VCF Claim
Studies have compellingly linked a multitude of conditions affecting various bodily systems to WTC debris exposure. It has become painfully obvious, however, that many exposure victims can find themselves suffering from several of these conditions. In many cases, their illnesses did not manifest all at once but developed incrementally over a long period of time. […]
June 12, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 illnesses, amending VCF applications, New York WTC lawyers, vcf claims Leave a comment
WTC Health Program Adjusts Standards for Aerodigestive Disorders
Aerodigestive disorders—illnesses affecting the respiratory and digestive systems—are increasingly prevalent among 9/11 first responders and others exposed to the debris during rescue and clean-up operations. Many of these conditions did not manifest until years after the attacks. This has made it difficult for a number of those afflicted to prove that their illnesses are related […]
June 9, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 illnesses, aerodigestive disorders, New York WTC lawyers Leave a comment
