9/11-related illnesses

9/11 Injuries

PTSD in 9/11 Workers Linked to Higher Asthma Risk

By Michael Barasch

Mike Barasch commented on the MEDPAGE TODAY study linking PTSD in 9/11 Workers to higher rates of asthma. “When you think about it, what could make someone more anxious than not being able to breathe?!, said Barasch whose law firm represents more sick people in the 9/11 Community than any other law firm in the […]

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Zadroga Act

Guarding Against Recurrent 9/11-Related Thyroid Cancer

By Michael Barasch

Although it is a fairly rare cancer, thyroid cancer was one of the most prevalent 9/11-related diseases to emerge among WTC responders and Ground Zero rescue and recovery workers. The disease has a very short latency period of only 2.5 years after exposure, so it wasn’t very surprising to see thyroid cancer get a jump […]

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Zadroga Act

9/11 Illness Is Second Most Common Cause of NYPD Line-of-Duty Death

By Michael Barasch

Although law enforcement on Manhattan Island began with Dutch settlers in 1625, the New York City Police Department as an entity dates back to 1845. In the 170 years of its existence, thousands of men and women have served honorably in the rank and file of the NYPD, facing numerous dangers. Yet, the greatest historical […]

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