Staten Island Fresh Kills Landfill Cancer Lawsuit Lawyers
STATEN ISLAND, NY - September 14, 2020 - According to an online news report published on CNN.com, nineteen years after the 9/11 attack, Staten Island residents fear Staten Island's Fresh Kills inactive landfill contains 9/11 Ground Zero debris is causing cancer rates to spike in the borough. In March 2001, Staten Island residents … [Read more...] about Staten Island Fresh Kills Landfill Cancer Lawsuit Lawyers
Congress Passes Bill to Extend the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks have been suffering for nearly 20 years following a horrific experience that they will never forget. Shortly after the 9/11 attacks, Congress established the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) through the Zadroga Act, which was created to provide compensation to families of deceased victims as well … [Read more...] about Congress Passes Bill to Extend the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
President to Extend 9/11 Zadroga Claims to 2090
Tens of thousands of victims suffered from the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and injured countless others. A substantial number of victims did not sustain physical injuries but were exposed to toxic dust that contained numerous substances that have been linked to cancer. Additionally, many of these victims … [Read more...] about President to Extend 9/11 Zadroga Claims to 2090
Ground Zero-related Cancers Have Tripled Since January 2014
Terror Never Fades: Number of 9/11 Cancer Victims Grow. September 11, 2001, is a day that will forever be etched in the minds and hearts of Americans. That day, colloquially known as 9/11, claimed the lives of 2,700 people at the World Trade Centers in lower Manhattan when two fully-fueled jet airplanes commandeered by hijackers … [Read more...] about Ground Zero-related Cancers Have Tripled Since January 2014
New Claims Accepted for September 11 Victim Compensation Fund
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya announced at the beginning of August that the VCF is again accepting new claims using a redesigned claim form with an improved online claims system. Individuals who do not have consistent Internet access will still be able to file a hard copy claim using … [Read more...] about New Claims Accepted for September 11 Victim Compensation Fund
