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    Tips for Safely Celebrating the Holiday Season

    By Michael Barasch

    With cases of COVID-19 increasing rapidly throughout the United States, everyone, especially 9/11 community members, should take precautions to protect themselves and their families during the holidays. Anyone exposed to Ground Zero toxins on and after 9/11 has a dramatically higher risk of developing 68 types of cancer and many respiratory illnesses – chronic health […]

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    Your Sleep Apnea Could Be the Result of Ground Zero Exposure

    By Michael Barasch

    Anyone who lived, worked, or studied in Lower Manhattan on or after 9/11 has a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea as a result of their exposure to Ground Zero toxins.  If you have a 9/11-related respiratory or autodigestive condition – such as asthma, sinusitis, or GERD – that contributes to obstructive sleep apnea, you […]

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    Bob Martin’s “9/11 Remembered: Twenty Years Later” Explores Heroism Amid Tragedy

    By Michael Barasch

    On September 11th, 2001, nobody will ever forget hearing the news about two airplanes crashing into the World Trade Center; or learning that our nation was under attack.  In the midst of all this fear and uncertainty, our first responders demonstrated an extraordinary strength of character. Words like “bravery,” “courage,” and “valor” are frequently used […]

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    Meet 3 Barasch & McGarry Claim Administrators

    By Michael Barasch

    Emma is Colorado born and bred, but her second love is New York City. A former college athlete, and a current Broadway enthusiast, she visited NYC years ago and she knew she would return. Working for Barasch & McGarry ignited her passion to serve people in need, especially the brave responders and survivors of 9/11, […]

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    Zooming Through Appeal Hearings

    By Michael Barasch

    For many clients, proving eligibility to the satisfaction of the Victim Compensation Fund can be challenging. After all, it’s been twenty years since that horrific day and locating witnesses, employment records and other forms of proof is becoming increasingly difficult. While our attorneys always submit comprehensive evidence with our clients’ applications, sometimes the VCF does […]

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    The Importance of Financial Planning: By Michael Blake, Financial Advisor at Merrick Financial Group

    By Michael Barasch

    Your VCF award is here, what is your plan? The day has finally come when you are about to receive your VCF award. You have waited a long time for this moment, and it can feel like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Before spending your well-deserved money, we recommend that you […]

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