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    Melanoma Monday Recognizes Major Threat to 9/11 Community

    By Michael Barasch

    Today is Melanoma Monday. 9/11 first responders and people who were working, living, or studying in Lower Manhattan below Canal Street on and after 9/11 are at risk of developing many respiratory illnesses and 69 different types of cancer — including melanoma, a form of skin cancer. Barasch & McGarry represents nearly 2,500 9/11 victims who […]

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  • WTC Health Program

    Protect the 9/11 Community: Restore World Trade Center Health Program Funding

    By Michael Barasch

    The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services have made significant budget cuts. These cuts have resulted in the disbandment of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the firing of sixteen doctors and nurses at the already understaffed World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. The Health […]

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  • Victim Compensation Fund

    When Will I Receive My Award?

    By Michael Barasch

    One of the most common questions we get asked is: when will I receive my VCF award? Generally, the fund prioritizes claims based on when the claim was received – with older claims reviewed before newer claims. But there are a few exceptions. If you have a terminal illness or are at risk of severe […]

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  • WTC Health Program

    Tell Congress to Fund 9/11 Health Care

    By Michael Barasch

    In 2010, 2015, and 2019, we asked our thousands of 9/11 clients to contact their representatives in Congress and urge them to pass and extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Thanks to your efforts, 99% of the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives voted to establish and then permanently […]

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    Economic Loss Awards Explained

    By Michael Barasch

    The financial costs of illness are often enormous – even beyond the health care bills. These expenses are a particular burden for 9/11 responders and survivors who have been diagnosed with cancer or respiratory illnesses. Economic loss awards may be given in several different scenarios:

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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.

  • 9/11 Notice Act

    9/11 Notice Act Update

    By Michael Barasch

    New York State’s 9/11 Notice Act requires businesses and state agencies to inform current and former employees who worked in Lower Manhattan on and after September 11, 2001, about their right to free health care and compensation for 9/11-related cancers and other illnesses. There were more than 300,000 workers in the Ground Zero exposure zone […]

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