Billions in New Funding Have Been Added for Victims
Compensation is available to residents, office workers, teachers, students – NOT just responders and volunteers.
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WTC VICTIMS COMPENSATION FOR CANCER & ILLNESS
Significant Compensation May Be Available
WTC VICTIMS COMPENSATION FOR CANCER & ILLNESS
Significant Compensation May Be Available
Were You in the Exposure Zone?
First responders, cleanup crews, residents, and students who worked or lived near ground zero between Sept 11, 2001, and May 30, 2002, may be entitled to significant compensation for cancer or respiratory illnesses that developed after 9/11. It's not too late to file a claim; however, the extended eligibility deadline grows closer every day. Contact us now to get started!
The Victim Compensation Fund defines the NYC Exposure Zone as the section of Manhattan south of Canal Street running from the Hudson River to the intersection of Canal Street and East Broadway, north on East Broadway to Clinton Street, and east on Clinton Street to the East River. The zone also includes any area related to or along the routes of debris removal, such as barges and the Fresh Kills landfill.
Almost 500,000 People & Volunteers Were in the
Exposure Zone From 9/11 to May 2002
100,000+ Firefighters Police Officers
EMTs
Volunteers
50,000 Students & Teachers
300,000+ Office Workers
25,000 Residents & Family of Victims
What is the WTC Victim Compensation Fund?
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, thousands of victims died and many thousands more suffered health complications related to the terrible events of that day. In addition to those killed at the WTC site on September 11, millions of workers, residents, volunteers, tourists and rescue workers were exposed to toxic dust following the collapse of the Twin Towers. Thousands of these people have developed serious illnesses.
The Federal government has authorized and funded compensation for those people who suffered from the toxic exposure in their passing of the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. These include people who were caught in the toxic environment on September 11 as well as those who returned to workplaces, schools, residences, medical centers and other physical locations in the months after that date. Specifically, compensation may be available to those present in lower Manhattan, for any reason, between September 11, 2001 and May 30, 2002.
One Law, Two Benefit Programs – The Zadroga Act created two distinct programs with different purposes, budgets, and eligibility criteria.
In their efforts to provide health care and compensation to those who physically suffered from the toxic exposure from September 11, the Federal government passed the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act in 2011. The Zadroga Act allocated $2.775 billion to a Victim Compensation Fund to compensate sufferers, and an additional $1.5 billion to fund medical treatment and monitor for related injuries.
Victim Compensation Fund (VCF)
- Financial compensation for specific types of loss
- Covers physical injuries and illnesses only (no PTSD)
- More restrictive eligibility criteria
- Claims may be filed until October 1, 2090, but there are important filing deadlines based on individual circumstances.
- Total available funding of over $7 billion is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis
World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP)
- Free medical monitoring, treatment, and medication
- Both psychological and physical illnesses are covered
- Less restrictive eligibility requirements
- Larger exposure zone
- Fully funded until 2090
9/11 Victims Compensation Claims Are What We Do
Were you in Lower Manhattan between September 11, 2001 and May 30, 2002? Were you an office worker, resident, student, teacher, part of a rescue, recovery, cleanup crew, volunteer, first responder, or even visitor to the area? If so, and you have developed cancer or another illness from the 9/11-related dust and debris or have become sick in the last 18 years and are currently in remission, you may be eligible for lifetime medical care and a cash payout from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).
Don't Delay – We Can Help
Our expert legal team strongly advocates for the 9/11 community. It is our honor to help those affected by the events of 9/11. Those affected have a limited time to file for compensation. There are important deadlines for which you will need to register or risk losing your ability to qualify for Fund compensation. Contact us today to determine your eligibility, do not delay any further.
