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  • 2-Year Countdown to the VCF Closing Deadline

    Victim Compensation Fund

    2-Year Countdown to the VCF Closing Deadline

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    UPDATE: THE VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND (VCF) WAS REAUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS IN JULY 2019 FOR FUNDING OF MORE THAN $10 BILLION Today marks the 2 year deadline from when the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund will end. We have been humbled to represent the 9/11 community and it will continue to be our honor to represent you […]

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  • New William Street Surge Clinic Relieves Delays for 9/11 Victim Health Evaluations

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    New William Street Surge Clinic Relieves Delays for 9/11 Victim Health Evaluations

    By Michael Barasch

    It has gradually become clear that the population of at-risk survivors of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City includes more than 400,000 residents, office workers, former students, and teachers who were in Lower Manhattan on that day and during the subsequent eight months. These  survivors were exposed to the same deadly […]

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  • FirefightersEMTsPolice Officers

    Remembering our Vets and First Responders

    By Michael Barasch

    On this Veterans Day, we’d like to take the time to honor the men and women who have served our wonderful country. It is so important to recognize and thank those who protect our nation and whose sacrifices and service make our way of life possible. We must never take our safety and security for […]

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  • Christian, Keira, and Kaley Young on Shark Tank

    Firefighters

    Three Siblings Fulfill Their Late FDNY Father’s Dream

    By Michael Barasch

    Three siblings, Christian, Keira, and Kaley Young, Fulfill their Late FDNY Father’s Dream by Pitching his Product, the Cup Board Pro, on Shark Tank We are so very proud of FDNY Keith Young’s incredible children, Keira, Christian, and Kaley Young, for pursuing his dream of being on Shark Tank, just three months after he passed […]

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  • Even After 17 Years, 911 First Responders Still Suffer

    9/11 Injuries

    Even After 17 Years, 9/11 First Responders Still Suffer

    By Michael Barasch

    This September marked the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. After so long, you’d think we’d have given the first responders who heroically rushed to the scene the support they need and deserve. Yet many of these heroes continue to suffer serious health problems, in part because they have not received the care necessary […]

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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.

  • Breast Cancer Does Not Just Affect Women

    9/11 Injuries

    Breast Cancer Does Not Just Affect Women

    By Michael Barasch

    As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is a horrific disease that affects 1 in 8 women, and 1 in 100,000 men. I have been shocked by the fact that of the 200,000+ men in the 9/11 Community, our law firm alone now represents 30 men with breast cancer (not […]

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