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    Barasch & McGarry Honors Veterans Day

    By Michael Barasch

    On this Veterans Day, once again, we honor the men and women who have served our wonderful country. We recognize and thank those who protect our nation and whose sacrifices and service make us safe. We must never take our security for granted. We also acknowledge the 248th birthday of the Marine Corps and thank […]

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    Study to Examine 9/11 Risks for Children and Young Adults

    By Michael Barasch

    A new study by the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program will examine the long-term health of survivors aged 21 years or younger at the time of the 9/11 attacks who were exposed to Ground Zero toxins in Lower Manhattan. Many of these young survivors were living in area neighborhoods including Two Bridges, TriBeCa, Battery […]

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    Barasch & McGarry Recognizes Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

    By Michael Barasch

    November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. If you were a first responder at Ground Zero or working, living, or studying in Lower Manhattan on or after 9/11, you have a higher risk of developing respiratory illnesses and 69 different types of cancer resulting from exposure to Ground Zero toxins, including pancreatic cancer. Barasch & McGarry […]

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    Barasch & McGarry Recognizes Liver Cancer Awareness Month

    By Michael Barasch

    October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month.  Both first responders and people who worked, lived, or studied in Lower Manhattan on or after 9/11 have a higher risk of developing many severe respiratory illnesses and 69 different types of cancer from exposure to Ground Zero toxins, including liver cancer. Barasch & McGarry represents nearly 300 members […]

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    Barasch & McGarry Honors NYPD Detective Luis G. Alvarez’s 58th Birthday

    By Michael Barasch

    Today, October 19, 2023, would have been the 58th birthday of NYPD Detective Luis G. Alvarez, a 9/11 hero whose testimony persuaded Congress to establish permanent compensation benefits for 9/11 community members with cancer or respiratory illness and their families.  Detective Alvarez, who appeared before Congress with comedian and 9/11 advocate Jon Stewart, died only […]

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  • Were You There?

    If you were in Lower Manhattan on 9/11 or in the 8 months that followed, you may be eligible for compensation through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Call us at 888-351-9421 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

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    Barasch & McGarry Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    By Michael Barasch

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Studies show that both women and men who were first responders or who were working, living, or studying in Lower Manhattan on or after 9/11 have a higher risk of developing many respiratory illnesses and 69 different types of cancer from exposure to Ground Zero toxins, including breast cancer. […]

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