Tag Archives: Ground Zero-related work
14 years later, another memorial: Marking the anniversary of the end of post-9/11 Ground Zero cleanup and recovery efforts
Thousands breathed it in (TOM SPERDUTO/AP) Mike Barasch commented on an op-Ed piece that appeared in the NY Daily News regarding the 14th anniversary of the end of post-9/11 Ground Zero cleanup and recovery efforts. Michael Barasch, Richard Dodd’s attorney, stated: “I was touched by Richard Dodd’s piece, reminding us of the horrible and dangerous […]
By Michael Barasch | Published May 31, 2016 | Posted in Zadroga Act | Tagged 9/11-realted illnesses Ground Zero, Ground Zero cleanup, Ground Zero recovery, Ground Zero-related work, toxins at Ground Zero | Leave a comment
Cancer Rate for Ground Zero Cops 50 Percent Higher than Pre-9/11
A long-awaited 20-year study by the NYPD has revealed that cancer rates among cops has increased 50% since 9/11. This is consistent with other studies that have been previously published by the FDNY’s Bureau of Health Services. Four cancers in particular, Brain, kidney, thyroid and lymphoma, were the most prevalent. https://nypost.com/2015/10/09/cancer-rate-for-ground-zero-cops-50-percent-higher-than-pre-911/ Our law firm represents […]
By Michael Barasch | Published October 12, 2015 | Posted in 9/11 Injuries | Tagged 9/11 cancers, Ground Zero-related work | Leave a comment
9/11-Related Cancer Causes Death of Deputy Marshal
Deputy U.S. Marshal Zacarias Toro died June 14 of cancer reportedly connected to his work as a first responder on and immediately after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The World Trade Center Health Program had previously deemed Toro’s illness to be a direct result of his work at Ground Zero. Due to the […]
By Michael Barasch | Published August 27, 2015 | Posted in 9/11 Injuries | Tagged 9/11-related cancer, exposure to toxins, first responder, Ground Zero-related work, terrorist attacks | Leave a comment
