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    Reflections on the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 and Our Commitment

    By Michael Barasch

    The 22nd anniversary of September 11th was a meaningful and somber day. We’d like to take a minute to reflect on the significance of that day and the various ways we honored the 9/11 community. There were hundreds of memorials across the country, and we attended various events around the World Trade Center in Lower […]

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    9/11 Notice Act – Frequently Asked Questions

    By Michael Barasch

    Recently, New York State’s legislature passed and Governor Hochul signed into law the 9/11 Notice Act, the first law of its kind in the United States. The act will help hundreds of thousands of people who worked in Lower Manhattan on and after 9/11 and were exposed to Ground Zero toxins to access free health […]

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    Barasch & McGarry Commends Signing of New York’s 9/11 Notice Act

    By Michael Barasch

    Today, on the twenty-second anniversary of 9/11, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the 9/11 Notice Act, which will inform thousands of 9/11 responders and survivors of their right to access free health care and compensation from the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program and the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). The act, which was introduced by […]

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    Barasch & McGarry Remembers 9/11 Anniversary

    By Michael Barasch

    On the 22nd year of remembering the horrific September 11, 2001 attacks, we acknowledge the sacrifices made by both the first responders and the non-responders who later returned to their downtown offices, apartments, and schools. 9/11 was a day of tragic loss and incredible heroism. Today, we remember not only those who died on that day, but […]

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    Barasch & McGarry Recognizes Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

    By Michael Barasch

    September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. There were nearly half a million first responders and survivors working, living, and studying in Lower Manhattan on and after 9/11 who have a higher risk of developing respiratory illness and 69 different types of cancer linked to the Ground Zero toxins, including thyroid cancer. Barasch & McGarry represents […]

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  • Deadline Alert

    9/11 claims for compensation and benefits have specific windows of eligibility for victims and their families. Register now to ensure your claim is filed accurately and within the proper window. Call us at 888-351-9421 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

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    Barasch & McGarry Celebrates Labor Day

    By Michael Barasch

    This year, as we celebrate Labor Day Weekend, we should remember that the story of our community – the 9/11 community – has been defined by the contributions of labor unions and their members. That community includes the first responders who arrived within seconds of the terrorist attacks, risking and tragically losing their lives to […]

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