By Michael Barasch | Published May 31, 2016 | Posted in Zadroga Act | Tagged Tags: 9/11-realted illnesses Ground Zero, Ground Zero cleanup, Ground Zero recovery, Ground Zero-related work, toxins at Ground Zero | Leave a comment
By Michael Barasch | Published May 31, 2016 | Posted in Zadroga Act | Tagged Tags: 9/11-realted illnesses Ground Zero, Ground Zero cleanup, Ground Zero recovery, Ground Zero-related work, toxins at Ground Zero | Leave a comment
Mike Barasch commented on an op-Ed piece that appeared in the NY Daily News regarding the 14th anniversary of the end of post-9/11 Ground Zero cleanup and recovery efforts. Michael Barasch, Richard Dodd’s attorney, stated: “I was touched by Richard Dodd’s piece, reminding us of the horrible and dangerous conditions that first responders and construction Read More
Read MoreBy Michael Barasch | Published October 12, 2015 | Posted in 9/11 Injuries | Tagged Tags: 9/11 cancers, Ground Zero-related work | Leave a comment
A long-awaited 20-year study by the NYPD has revealed that cancer rates among cops has increased 50% since 9/11. This is consistent with other studies that have been previously published by the FDNY’s Bureau of Health Services. Four cancers in particular, Brain, kidney, thyroid and lymphoma, were the most prevalent. https://nypost.com/2015/10/09/cancer-rate-for-ground-zero-cops-50-percent-higher-than-pre-911/ Our law firm represents Read More
Read MoreBy Michael Barasch | Published August 27, 2015 | Posted in 9/11 Injuries | Tagged Tags: 9/11-related cancer, exposure to toxins, first responder, Ground Zero-related work, terrorist attacks | Leave a comment
Deputy U.S. Marshal Zacarias Toro died June 14 of cancer reportedly connected to his work as a first responder on and immediately after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The World Trade Center Health Program had previously deemed Toro’s illness to be a direct result of his work at Ground Zero. Due to the Read More
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"I had a very good experience with Michael and Mariya. They made the process stress free. I would recommend this firm to anyone seeking assistance with 9/11 related illnesses." - JE Kirwan, worked in the exposure zone
"The people at this firm were just great. They were concern with making sure I was taken care of in every way possible. When I was given an award Mr. Barasch didn't think it was a fair amount and appealed the decision which got me a larger award. I am very satisfied with everything they did for me in the past and are willing to do for me and my family in the future." - Bob Wiecezak, FDNY-Retired
"Excellent law firm. Lee London and his staff were very responsive and always followed up with phone calls or emails. This firm is a strong example of what caring and personable lawyers are all about." - Letitia Egan, wife of client, volunteer in the exposure zone
There is still time to apply for significant compensation if you have been diagnosed with any of the 68 cancers that doctors at the WTC Health Program (WTCHP) have linked to the WTC toxic dust. The deadline to apply to the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) is two years from the date that a cancer has been certified by the WTC Health Program — or any other governmental agency. The two-year period to register doesn’t start on the day of a cancer diagnosis. Rather, it starts only when a cancer survivor is made aware their cancer was linked to exposure to the WTC toxins.
For those who died from their WTC-linked cancers, the two-year period for their family to register starts on the day of the death of the WTC victim.
Many people have tried to complete the VCF application on their own, only to learn that it requires answers to hundreds of questions and many documents to download. It would be our pleasure to help you complete the process in order to ensure that you receive the compensation that you are entitled to. Please call us for a free consultation.
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