9/11-Related Illnesses
Over $2 Billion Recovered for 9/11 Victims and Families
Sullivan Papain has been representing victims of 9/11 since 2002, obtaining over $2 Billion in Awards for 9/11 victims and their families. After playing an instrumental role in the creation of the original September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), Sullivan Papain undertook, for absolutely no fee, the representation of 363 injured firefighters and families of deceased firefighters, for whom we secured over $265 million from the VCF, all while foregoing millions of dollars in legal fees. This achievement earned the firm the National Law Journal’s 2004 Pro Bono Award.
Fighting for Justice Since 2001
Experienced 9/11 Attorneys
After the original VCF closed in 2004, our firm was the first to file suit against the City of New York for failing to provide first responders with proper respiratory protection. We took a leading role in what became known as the World Trade Center Disaster Site Litigation. As co-liaison counsel, in 2010, we helped secure a $700 Million settlement for thousands of injured first responders and workers exposed to toxins during the rescue and recovery operations.
Continuing Our Commitment Through the Victim Compensation Fund
We worked with government officials in helping to reestablish the VCF, in 2011, with the passage of the James Zadroga Act. Since its reopening, we have represented thousands of individuals sickened by their exposure to the toxins that permeated downtown Manhattan in the aftermath of 9/11, obtaining some of the largest awards to date, including the largest individual award of $4.133 million. Each client is represented by an attorney devoted to securing the maximum compensation from the VCF that they are entitled to.
About the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
The VCF, which, under the VCF Permanent Reauthorization Act of 2019, will remain open until 2090, provides financial relief for first responders, workers, residents, and students suffering from 9/11-related physical illnesses and injuries, as a result of being in the New York City Exposure Zone between September 11, 2001 and May 30, 2002. Covered conditions include many cancers, airway and digestive disorders, and other 9/11-related physical conditions.
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If you or a loved one is suffering from a 9/11-related illness, our experienced attorneys are here to help. Contact us today.