Press Release Parker Waichman Applauds Addition of Uterine Cancer to the list of WTC-Related Health Conditions
Parker Waichman LLP applauds the addition of uterine cancer (including endometrial cancer) to the list of World Trade Center (WTC”) Related Health Conditions and notes that uterine cancer and endometrial cancer are now 9/11 related conditions compensable by the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund as well as eligible for treatment … [Read more...] about Press Release Parker Waichman Applauds Addition of Uterine Cancer to the list of WTC-Related Health Conditions
NY Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Extend 9/11 Worker and Volunteer Benefits
New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo just signed legislation to extend the deadline for 9/11 responders to register under the World Trade Center Disability Law. The legislation, signed on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, extends the deadline to September 11, 2018, enabling rescue and recovery workers additional time to … [Read more...] about NY Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Extend 9/11 Worker and Volunteer Benefits
COPD is Now Independently Covered Under Zadroga Act
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now covered under the Zadroga Act as an independent injury, meaning that 9/11 victims can file a claim for COPD alone without a prior diagnosis or association with another respiratory condition. Previously, Zadroga benefits only applied for pre-September 11th COPD that was worsened by … [Read more...] about COPD is Now Independently Covered Under Zadroga Act
