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What Does the New VCF Cap on Cancer Awards Mean for 9/11 Survivors?
When Congress reauthorized the Zadroga Act, renewing the Victim Compensation Fund for five years, some substantive changes were made. The new law places a cap on pain and suffering awards for cancer at $250,000 and for non-cancer illnesses at $90,000. But that does not mean new claimants will necessarily receive lower awards than previous claimants […]
October 30, 2016 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund, Zadroga Act Tagged cancer, non-cancer illnesses, VCF cap, VCF claimants Leave a comment
Michael Barasch Interviewed on LaborPress “Blue Collar Buzz”
Attorney Michael Barasch, Managing Partner of the law firm Barasch & McGarry, and Richard Alles, former legislative director for the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, report that the last three years have seen a three-fold increase in 9/11-linked cancers. The October 25, 2016 Edition of the Labor Press’ “Blue Collar Buzz” radio show highlighted their ongoing […]
October 25, 2016 Posted in Uncategorized, Zadroga Act Tagged 9/11 cancers, Labor Press Blue Collar Buzz, Michael Barasch, Richard Alles Leave a comment
Michael Barasch at 9/11 Health Watch Benefit
Michael Barasch and Senator Gillibrand at 9/11 Health Watch Benefit Michael Barasch met with both Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at a recent benefit for 9/11 Health Watch. They discussed the implications of the new JASTA law and the importance of extending the Victim Compensation Fund past 2020. Senator Chuck Schumer and Michael […]
October 20, 2016 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 health watch, senator chuck schumer, senator kirsten gillibrand Leave a comment
Zadroga Act Rule Changes Seek to Reduce Burden on Claimants
When the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization Act went into effect last December, Congress charged the Justice Department with writing a rule to implement it. The Attorney General appointed Sheila L. Birnbaum as Special Master, and Ms. Birnbaum recently published the Interim Final Rule for the VCF. Potential claimants should be aware […]
October 15, 2016 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund, Zadroga Act Tagged Interim Final Rule, Sheila Birnbaum, VCF claimants Leave a comment
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Begins Payments to Group B Claimants
First Responders, Local residents, office workers and students with cancer may now be able to assert claims Michel Barasch, managing partner at Barasch McGarry, commented on VCF Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya’s announcement that the Fund has begun payments on “Group B” claims. Barasch said: “I am delighted to hear that the VCF has finally begun […]
October 5, 2016 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged Group B claimants, Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya Leave a comment
FDNY Chief Laid to Rest in Catholic Funeral 15 Years After 9/11 Attack
Battalion Chief Lawrence T. Stack was 58 when he died on Sept. 11, with nearly 33 years of fighting fires under his belt. Credit Heather Walsh for The New York Times An FDNY battalion chief, who served the department for 33 years before perishing heroically on 9/11, was finally able to have a Catholic funeral […]
September 30, 2016 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged Chief Lawrence T. Stack, deceased 9/11 victims, FDNY victim Leave a comment
BREAKING NEWS: Victim Compensation Fund Changes the Eligibility Requirements for WTC-Related Cancers
First Responders, Local residents, office workers and students with cancer may now be able to assert claims Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice made an extremely important change to the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). As a result, many cancer victims who missed the deadline to register for compensation can now do so. Until last […]
September 21, 2016 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund, WTC Health Program Tagged 9/11 cancers, 9/11 illnesses, deadline for applications, WTC toxic dust Leave a comment
Fallout From 9/11 Attacks on Par With Fukushima and Chernobyl, Researcher Says
Mike Barasch commented on the yet to be published medical findings of Dr. Lucchini of the WTCHP. “Dr Lucchini’s findings come as no surprise to me or the attorneys at my firm. We represent thousands of sick people in the 9/11 community every day. They tell us the sad news that they have been diagnosed […]
September 20, 2016 Posted in WTC Health Program Tagged 9/11 cancers, Chernobyl, Dr. Roberto Lucchini, Fukushima, radiation Leave a comment
Reauthorized Zadroga Act Changes Deadline and Eligible Conditions
When Congress passed the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization Act on December 18, 2015, it made certain changes to the substance of the law. When the VCF Special Master Sheila L. Birnbaum published the Interim Final Rule to address those changes, the announcement highlighted the key changes. The new Zadroga Act: Extends […]
September 15, 2016 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund, Zadroga Act Tagged changes to Zadroga Act, deadline for applications, Interim Final Rule, Sheila Birnbaum Leave a comment
Rescuing the Rescuers: The Effort to Cover and Monitor 9/11 Responders for Lung Disease and Cancer
Thousands of first responders and citizens developed cancer following the September 11 terror attacks. Michael Barasch commented on another medical study which has demonstrated a marked increase in Lung Disease and Cancers among first responders. Barasch said “Unfortunately, the WTC toxic dust had the same affect on local residents and workers as it had on […]
September 2, 2016 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 first responders, cancer, lung disease Leave a comment
