Ground Zero-related work

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 […]

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. http://nypost.com/2015/10/09/cancer-rate-for-ground-zero-cops-50-percent-higher-than-pre-911/ Our law firm represents […]

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 […]