New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
History of the Victim Compensation Fund
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After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States was forever changed. Beginning on September 22, 2001, the first 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund was created by an act of Congress to provide compensation for victims who sustained injuries or died as a result of the terrorist attacks. The original Victim Compensation Fund was…
NY HIGH COURT RULES – UTILITY IS NOT IMMUNE FROM SUIT & HURRICANE SANDY LAWSUIT CAN MOVE FORWARD
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Queens, NY – Today the New York State Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, handed down a favorable decision allowing dozens of Rockaway residents and business owners to continue their claims against Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and National Grid for property damages sustained during Hurricane Sandy. Despite overwhelming evidence forecasting unprecedented…