New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
Advocates Cite Research Exploring the Correlation Between 9/11 First-Responders and Health Effects to Ensure WTC Health Program is Funded
Recent research studies explore 9/11 first-responders’ long-term mental and physical health issues, including the risk of respiratory diseases and suicidal ideation related to WTC Disaster Site exposure. Advocates for extending the James Zadroga Act cite many of these recent studies and more to ensure the World Trade Center Health Program is fully funded for victims…
Important 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Deadline is July 29th
Since the deadly attacks on 9/11, our firm has represented thousands of individuals through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). The VCF provides compensation to those who have suffered illnesses as a result of their exposure to 9/11-related toxins in lower Manhattan south of Canal Street, in the days, weeks and months following 9/11….
Victims Compensation Fund Claim Filing Deadlines: What to Know
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) has two deadlines: the Claim Filing Deadline and the Registration Deadline. Both deadlines have different requirements and conditions. If you wish to file a claim related to your 9/11-related physical health condition, it is important you know the difference between these two deadlines so you can receive the…
New VCF Directive Allows Families of 9/11 Responders, Residents, and Office Workers Who Die of COVID-19 to File a Claim
In early September, a new VCF directive was announced that would likely allow families of individuals who suffered from a 9/11-related illness, and then passed away from COVID-19, to file a claim under the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), according to an article in the New York Post. Firm Senior Partner Nick Papain was featured…