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Elevated Rates of Post-9/11 Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
The immune system has many responses to something it identifies as potentially harmful to the body, including inflammatory responses. When inflammatory cells do not disperse, small clumps, called granulomas, can develop in many tissues in the body, but is most prevalent in the lungs. Symptoms of pulmonary sarcoidosis include coughing and shortness of breath. If […]
February 13, 2013 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 illnesses, compensation, New York WTC lawyers, pulmonary sarcoidosis Leave a comment
How to Prove Presence at a 9/11 Crash Site
To qualify for compensation through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), you must demonstrate both a covered physical illness or injury and that you were present at the crash sites, in a defined area of Lower Manhattan surrounding the World Trade Center, or along one of the routes taken by the debris from WTC. […]
January 30, 2013 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged attorney, VCF, Victim Compensation Fund Leave a comment
Frequently Asked Questions About the Zadroga Act and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
What did the James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act of 2010 do? The Zadroga Act did two main things: it created the World Trade Center Health Program, consolidating and expanding several programs already in place, and it reopened the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) to people injured before May 30, 2002 who did not […]
January 9, 2013 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund, Zadroga Act Tagged injury, VCF, Victims Compensation Fund, WTC Health Program, zadroga act Leave a comment
PTSD and Respiratory Disorders Linked in WTC Survivors
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health in January 2012 for the first time linked lower respiratory symptoms with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults living or working in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001. The study analyzed medical records of 16,363 people participating in the World Trade Center Health Program registry. […]
December 28, 2012 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 exposure, injury victims, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, respiratory disorders, World Trade Center Health Program Leave a comment
How Do I Know If I Am Eligible for 9/11 Fund Compensation?
Congress created the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) soon after the attacks of September 11th, 2001 to provide recompense and financial assistance to those injured in the attacks and the building collapse as well as to the families of those who lost their lives. The first version of the VCF only compensated those present […]
December 12, 2012 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged injury, VCF, Victim Compensation Fund, zadroga act Leave a comment
Certifying Cancers as WTC-Related Health Conditions
In September 2012, Dr. John Howard — Administrator for the World Trade Center Health Program and Director of the National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) — announced that NIOSH would add 50 different cancers to the list of illnesses eligible for no-cost treatment by the WTC Health Program. This rule becomes final on […]
November 28, 2012 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged cancers, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, free medical care, WTC dust, WTC Health Program Leave a comment
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 […]
November 8, 2012 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Personal Injury Tagged 9-11, 9/11 Injuries, first responders, september 11, WTC Health Program, zadroga act Leave a comment
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 […]
January 11, 2012 Posted in Personal Injury Leave a comment
