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If you believe that your illness or cancer may have been caused by 9/11 in any way, you may qualify for lifetime medical care and a cash payout from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). Hansen & Rosasco, LLP, is one of New York’s premier 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund law firms.

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How much do 9/11 victims get?

At the end of the process $7 billion was awarded to 97% of the families. A non-negotiable clause in the acceptance papers for the settlements was that the families were to never file suit against the airlines for any lack of security or otherwise unsafe procedures.

Who was the lawyer for 911?

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Do you know where you were when the Twin Towers fell? What about in the months or year that followed...

More than 35,000 people will develop a 9/11 cancer or illness over the next ten years. In the nearly 20 years that passed since 9/11 more than 100,...

What Are The Differences Between 9/11 Programs?

When you seek benefits and compensation from the two different 9/11 benefit programs, it is important to understand the differences between the two...

What Are The Types of Illnesses and Cancers?

There are many different illnesses, chronic disabling breathing diseases, and cancers that qualify for healthcare medical monitoring, and financial...

What Cancers Are Related to 9/11?

After nearly two decades, many Americans think about September 11th as a distant memory. However, for thousands of victims and survivors present ne...

What Are The Illnesses Related to 9/11?

Overall, individuals present in the exposure zone after 9/11 are at an increased risk of suffering from a variety of respiratory illnesses and chro...

How Have 9/11 Related Illnesses Affected Students?

Students going to school in the area in the days and months following the attack also suffer from more illnesses and disabling breathing conditions...

How Have 9/11 Illnesses Affected Survivors?

The majority of the members in the WTC Health Program and the VCF are responders, despite the fact that there were over 300,000 downtown area resid...

What happened to the people of Lower Manhattan after 9/11?

Thousands of rescue and recovery workers and people working and living in Lower Manhattan on and after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were exposed to toxic dust and have been diagnosed with some of the 70+ Cancers covered by the Victim Compensation Fund as well as other 9/11 related illnesses. More victims are being diagnosed everyday. If you’ve been diagnosed with a cancer or other 9/11 related condition, and you were present in Lower Manhattan between September 11, 2001 and May 30, 2002, you owe it to yourself to find out if you are entitled to help from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.

What happens if you lose a loved one due to cancer?

If you lost a loved one due to cancer, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Awards for decedent claim are often twice the amount of awards for living claims, and can include compensation for pain and suffering, loss suffered by a spouse and children and lost earnings.

30 Years of Experience – Trusted Downtown Manhattan Law Firm

Borri Law Offices is a small litigation firm dedicated to giving personal and ethical service to our clients. Our office has 20+ years of experience analyzing and litigating cases involving cancers and other diseases caused by toxic dust. The firm has been involved in thousands of such cases.

Personal and Diligent Representation

Borri Law 911 Cancer Fund lawyers pride themselves in affording our clients personal attention. We will personally meet and speak with you in order to fully understand your experience so we can advocate on your behalf. Our skilled attorneys will walk you step by step through the process of submitting your 911 Cancer Fund claim.

What is the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund?

The Victim Compensation Fund is a federal fund created to compensate 9/11 victims, including first responders and locals (residents, workers, students) in the Lower Manhattan area , who were exposed to toxins on the day of , and during the nine months following the attacks .

When do you have to register for 9/11?

You were certified by the World Trade Center (“WTC”) Health Program for a 9/11-related physical health condition before July 29, 2019; or. Bottom line, many families and or individuals MUST register their potential claims by July 29, 2021, or they will forever lose their right to receive compensation.

What is the WTCHP?

The WTCHP gives 9/11 survivors and responders free medical care, treatment, and benefits for qualifying illnesses. To date, there are over 70 qualifying cancers and hundreds of medical conditions. Receiving these benefits and care is easy with the help of an experienced 9/11 attorney.

Who is Stephen Holihan?

On our team is attorney and retired firefighter (FDNY, Ladder 146) Stephen Holihan, who personally knows the procedures as it related to pension reclassification. Holihan will be available to work with you on any pension and WTC issues.

What were the effects of 9/11?

In their haste and zeal to rescue 9/11 victims, most first responders did not have proper breathing equipment to protect them from the poisonous dust and debris; the same was true for many recovery and reconstruction workers. As a result, many of these people contracted serious illnesses, including: 1 Asthma, 2 Severe laryngitis, 3 Chronic cough syndrome, 4 Hyperactive upper airway, 5 Chronic respiratory disorder, 6 Sinusitis, 7 ECOPD (exacerbated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), 8 Lung cancers and disease, 9 Endometrial cancer, 10 RADS (reactive airway dysfunction syndrome), and 11 GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disorder).

What was the impact of the Twin Towers?

The jets which smashed into the Twin Towers unleashed a torrent of toxic gases, dusts, and other debris that affected not only the bystanders in and around the World Trade Center, but also first responders to the scene, and those people involved in subsequent cleanup efforts at Ground Zero in New York City.

What was the Zadroga Act?

The Zadroga Act also expanded the Victim Compensation Fund of 2001, allowing 9/11 victims to obtain compensation for their injuries. Anyone who was present at the crash sites between September 11, 2001, and May 30, 2002, and suffered physical harm as a direct result of the crash or debris, may file a claim for benefits.

Did 9/11 victims have breathing equipment?

In their haste and zeal to rescue 9/11 victims, most first responders did not have proper breathing equipment to protect them from the poisonous dust and debris; the same was true for many recovery and reconstruction workers. As a result, many of these people contracted serious illnesses, including:

How to contact 9/11 victims?

If you have questions about medical care or compensation for 9/11 breast cancer victims from the Victim Compensation Fund, please call our 9/11 attorneys at 1-800-887-7299 or fill out a contact form here. We will fight for the compensation that you and your family deserve.

What is the treatment for breast cancer?

The treatment of breast cancer is evolving due to the increase of diagnoses, both in first responders and other victims. Surgery, either lumpectomy or mastectomy (partial, total, modified radical), is a common starting point of treatment for breast cancer.

Who is Eligible?

In 2011, the Zadroga Act, which Paul J. Napoli helped engineer, greatly expanded the World Trade Center Victims Compensation Fund’s exposure zone. The northern boundary of the exposure zone moved to a line that follows Canal Street, East Broadway, and Clinton Street.

What Conditions Are Eligible?

Many 9/11 victims in New York sustained a wide variety of injuries to their bodies and spirits. Both types of injuries are eligible for WTC VCF awards. Some common injuries include:

An experienced VCF lawyer can help

During your initial consultation, our attorneys know the right questions to ask concerning your whereabouts in the months after 9/11. Then, our professional staff can refer you to a competent physician, in most cases. Typically, that doctor will diagnose your condition and outline a treatment plan without any cost to you.

How Long Do I Have to File a WTC Claim?

Under current law, the claims deadline is December 18, 2020. Any claims filed after that date will not be considered. That includes both new and refiled claims, so if the SM dismisses your claim due to a lack of evidence, you acquire that new evidence and refile the claim after the deadline, the SM will not even look at it.

What is the VCF for cancer?

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) pays compensation to women (and men) diagnosed with 9/11 breast cancer. The VCF can award a 9/11 cancer victim up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. If the breast cancer is disabling, a victim may be entitled to additional compensation for lost wages. In addition, the World Trade Center Health Program provides free medical treatment to 9/11 cancer victims.

Can PCBs cause cancer?

PCBs are classified as probable human carcinogens, meaning they probably cause cancer. Further, studies have linked PCB levels in human blood and tissue with breast cancer. A recent study found that PCBs enhance the ability of breast cancer cells to spread to other parts of the body, a dangerous action called metastasis.

Does WTC dust cause cancer?

PCB Contamination in WTC Dust Leads to Breast Cancer. The collapse of the WTC Towers after the 9/11 attacks created an enormous amount of dust, smoke and fumes. The dust and smoke remained for months, putting thousands of responders, downtown office workers, students and residents at risk for 9/11-related breast cancer.