Zadroga Act

Written by: Richie Alles Many people seem to forget that New York’s World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists not once but twice.  The first time was in 1993, in what seemed to be a more innocent era. Simply stated, we as Americans didn’t want to think about terrorism on our own shores. I believe […]

Tune in to hear Ret. FDNY Deputy Chief Richard Alles join podcast host Brian Kirsch of 40lexstudios as they launch the first episode of a new podcast titled ‘Generation: 9/11.’ The podcast was created to share stories of those who were affected by their exposure to the toxic dust from 9/11 and the months that […]

A new study at Mount Sinai Hospital concludes that people who were around the World Trade Center following the attacks have a 41 percent higher risk of developing leukemia compared to the general population. “This was no surprise,” said Mike Barasch. Barasch & McGarry represents 269 responders and survivors with leukemia. “It’s crucial to have […]

This January marks the fifteenth anniversary of the death of NYPD Detective James Zadroga, a 9/11 hero and a Barasch & McGarry client. Zadroga tragically died of respiratory and digestive disease. But his death and autopsy were the evidence Congress needed to  demonstrate the deadly health consequences of exposure to Ground Zero toxins. Zadroga’s death […]

New Deadline to File Victim Compensation Fund Claims Responders and Families Who Missed Prior Deadlines Now Have Until 2021 to Register a Claim The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) recently announced important new rules that will no doubt affect thousands of people in the 9/11 community. The VCF has stringent registering and filing deadline requirements. […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I was honored to be invited to address 55,000 participants at the American Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park this past Sunday. I’m proud to have played a small part in the $2.3 million that was raised that day to fund research that helps prevent, detect, and […]