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WTC Captive Insurance: Still Funded, Lacking Direction
A non-profit agency intended to provide for those injured on September 11 remains funded — with an uncertain future. Originally created by Congress, the WTC Captive Insurance Co., endeavors to protect New York City from lawsuits and provide compensation for those injured on September 11 or its aftermath. According to a New York Post article, […]
July 3, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 claims, 9/11 Injuries, WTC Captive Insurance Co. Leave a comment
Memorial Museum: A Source of Controversy
After a long design and construction process, the 9/11 memorial museum is again the focus of controversy. The 9/11 Museum commemorates those whose lives were inalterably changed by the events of September 11. As a result, President Obama, in his dedication remarks, described the museum that lies deep beneath ground level as “a sacred space.” […]
June 30, 2014 Posted in Memorial Museum Tagged 9/11 Memorial Museum, interment of remains Leave a comment
Taking the Next Step after Filing Your VCF Registration
As of March 31, 2014, the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) received 53,804 claimant registrations and 6,649 interim registrations. Yet only 13,863 eligibility packets have been submitted. This means that more than three out of every four registrants has not yet completed the necessary steps to have his or her eligibility evaluated by the VCF. With […]
June 26, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged New York WTC lawyers, VCF registration, VCF time limits Leave a comment
Types of Documents to Keep if You Registered for the VCF
If you have registered for participation in the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) but have not yet submitted your eligibility and compensation packets, you can avoid a great deal of frustration in the future by being careful what paperwork you throw away now. Completed VCF applications require a great deal of supporting documentary evidence, some of […]
June 23, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged New York WTC lawyers, VCF documents, VCF Eligibility Claim Form Leave a comment
Distribution of VCF Proceeds Owed to Deceased Victims
Considering the serious nature of many WTC-related illnesses as well as the length of time that has passed since the September 11 attacks, it is an unfortunate reality that many victims have passed away and that many more are likely to pass before receiving compensation. However, a victim’s family may still be eligible to follow […]
June 19, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged deceased 9/11 victims, New York WTC lawyers, VCF payment distribution Leave a comment
VCF Adds Rare Cancers as Covered Condition
As medical study has continued, following the reopening of the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) in 2011, several new diseases have been added to the list of covered conditions. These additions open up the Fund to more of the victims of the 9/11 attacks. In October of 2013, prostate cancer was added as a potentially covered […]
June 16, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 illnesses, New York WTC lawyers, VCF adds cancers as covered illnesses Leave a comment
Adding Conditions to an Existing VCF Claim
Studies have compellingly linked a multitude of conditions affecting various bodily systems to WTC debris exposure. It has become painfully obvious, however, that many exposure victims can find themselves suffering from several of these conditions. In many cases, their illnesses did not manifest all at once but developed incrementally over a long period of time. […]
June 12, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 illnesses, amending VCF applications, New York WTC lawyers, vcf claims Leave a comment
WTC Health Program Adjusts Standards for Aerodigestive Disorders
Aerodigestive disorders—illnesses affecting the respiratory and digestive systems—are increasingly prevalent among 9/11 first responders and others exposed to the debris during rescue and clean-up operations. Many of these conditions did not manifest until years after the attacks. This has made it difficult for a number of those afflicted to prove that their illnesses are related […]
June 9, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 illnesses, aerodigestive disorders, New York WTC lawyers Leave a comment
VCF Adds Deputy Special Master
Administering the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) is a significant responsibility. Despite notable progress, the Special Master and her staff have faced criticism for the pace at which claims are being processed. As of October 2013, the VCF had a staff of 75, including 11 attorneys working directly under the Special Master. The Special Master […]
June 5, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged Nell McCarthy, VCF, VCF Deputy Special Master, Victims Compensation Fund Leave a comment
New Compensation Statistics Published
Recent numbers indicate that significant progress has been made to compensate victims of the events of September 11. The Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) continues to pick up momentum in its efforts to process claims and distribute payments to eligible applicants. But more work remains before we can say that all victims and families seeking redress […]
June 2, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged New York WTC lawyers, vcf claims, VCF statistics, Victim Compensation Fund Leave a comment
