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  • How Long Will It Take My Claim to Be Paid?

    Victim Compensation Fund

    How Long Will It Take My Claim to Be Paid? (As of 2023)

    By Lila Nordstrom

    This depends. The VCF generally prioritizes claims on the basis of when they received them, meaning they try to address older claims first before moving onto newer ones. The process is sometimes expedited, however, when the victim is critically ill or destitute. If you or a loved one is suffering from a critical illness related […]

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  • Zadroga ActVictim Compensation Fund

    Meet 3 Barasch & McGarry Claim Administrators

    By Michael Barasch

    Hattie Groat, originally from California, has dreamed of moving to New York City since she first visited as a child. Her passion for helping others dates back just as far. Hattie consistently goes above and beyond for each client in her role as a Claim Administrator. Perhaps her most appreciated contribution to the Barasch & […]

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  • Who Can Submit a Claim on Behalf of a Deceased Responder or Survivor?

    Victim Compensation Fund

    Who Can Submit a Claim on Behalf of a Deceased Responder or Survivor?

    By Lila Nordstrom

    In most cases, the families of individuals who are incapacitated or deceased as a result of a VCF-eligible condition are able to file a claim on the victim’s behalf. Regardless of their family relationship to the victim, however, people filing a claim on behalf of a deceased victim must prove that they have the legal […]

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  • What is the New VCF Registration Deadline and What Is Its Impact?

    Victim Compensation Fund

    What is the New VCF Registration Deadline and What Is Its Impact?

    By Lila Nordstrom

    The VCF has a few restrictions around “timely filing,” which is the amount of time that they allow to pass between a claimant learning of a diagnosis and filing with the fund. Recently, because so many people were not aware they qualified for the fund, the VCF updated their policy on timeliness to make it […]

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  • 9/11 InjuriesVictim Compensation Fund

    Victim Compensation Fund Eligibility Claims Top 50,000

    By Michael Barasch

    As hundreds of new claims pour into the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund each month, the total number of people seeking eligibility now exceeds 50,000. Approximately half of these applicants have had their claims approved. The July 29, 2019 signing of the Never Forget the Heroes Act  permanently authorized the VCF and brought new attention 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.

  • What is the Zadroga Act and What Does it Cover?

    9/11 InjuriesVictim Compensation Fund

    WTC Compensation Fund Authorized through Fiscal Year 2092

    By Michael Barasch

    After years of dedicated advocacy and emotional debate, new legislation has extended the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund through the year 2090. Under the law, signed by President Trump on July 29, the VCF will continue to offer substantial relief to victims suffering from medical conditions as well as individuals who might not yet be aware […]

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