Archive for November 2016
Amending Your VCF Claim: What You Should Know
In the fifteen years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC), many cancers and physical conditions have been discovered and reported among the tens of thousands injured. Those who lived, worked, or volunteered near Ground Zero in the aftermath of the attacks have also developed physical conditions and diseases due to…
Read MoreSeptember 11th Victim Compensation Fund: Categorizing and Calculating Your Loss
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) provides compensation for those who suffered physical harm or whose family member died due to WTC-related injuries such as cancer and respiratory disease. All claims must meet the eligibility criteria of the VCF. The VCF typically categorizes loss in two ways: economic loss and non-economic loss.
Read MoreHow The World Trade Center Health Program Differs From The World Trade Center Health Registry
There are understandable misconceptions surrounding the functions of two government programs related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: the World Trade Center Health Program and the World Trade Center Health Registry. Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo has extensive knowledge of both programs, can explain their differences and provide essential details to…
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