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  • Victim Compensation FundWTC Health Program

    An Important First Step: Enrolling in the Health Program

    By Michael Barasch

    Enrollment in the World Trade Center Health Program is a critical early step in assessing the eligibility of 9/11 victims. Therefore, the first order of business for all clients is to enroll in the Health Program as quickly and efficiently as possible so you can get the health care you need and compensation you deserve. […]

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  • WTC Health ProgramVictim Compensation Fund

    How Much Is Your Claim Worth? How Long Will It Take?

    By Michael Barasch

    Thanks to the Zadroga Act, 9/11 responders and survivors have the right to substantial compensation for 69 different types of cancer and respiratory illnesses. These tax-free awards include compensation for pain and suffering, lost earnings, and benefits for surviving spouses and family members. Some people have expressed that they feel guilty making a claim for […]

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    Bridget Gormley Receives Septimius Award

    By Michael Barasch

    Congratulations to Barasch & McGarry Outreach Coordinator, Bridget Gormley, on receiving the 2023 Septimius Award for Best Short Documentary for her film, Dust: The Lingering Legacy of 9/11. The documentary is a tribute to her father Billy Gormley of Ladder 174, who died of 9/11-related bladder cancer. We are so proud and fortunate to have […]

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  • Victim Compensation FundWTC Health Program9/11 Notice Act

    ‘9/11 Notice Act’ to Serve Thousands of Forgotten Victims

    By Michael Barasch

    With the signing of the 9/11 Notice Act into law by Governor Kathy Hochul, thousands of individuals who may be unaware of their health coverage eligibility for exposure to toxins in Lower Manhattan will be notified by their employers of their rights to register for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and World Trade Center […]

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    Mike Barasch Donates 9/11 Victim Fund Award to American Cancer Society Hope Lodge

    By Michael Barasch

    Managing Partner Mike Barasch joined the American Cancer Society for a plaque dedication ceremony of its new kitchen at the Hope Lodge in Midtown Manhattan. Hope Lodge provides cancer patients and their caregivers with free lodging in 22 cities while they undergo surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments. It provides a nurturing home community close to […]

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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 Stomach Cancer Awareness Month

    By Michael Barasch

    November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Anyone who worked, lived, or studied in Lower Manhattan on or after 9/11 has a higher risk of many serious respiratory illnesses and 69 different types of cancer, including stomach cancer. Barasch & McGarry represents nearly 200 members of the 9/11 community who have been diagnosed with stomach cancer. A […]

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