Archive for February 2017
Earnings Losses and Your VCF Claim
If you have a 9/11-related physical injury that has limited or stopped your ability to work, you may be able to file a claim with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) to receive compensation for loss of earnings. The first thing to do is confirm that your injury or illness is certified by the…
Read More9/11 Victims and VCF Claims: Economic Losses Other Than Loss of Earnings
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) provides compensation for 9/11 victims who suffered physical harm due to WTC-related illnesses such as cancer and respiratory disease. As we have previously discussed, VCF claims are calculated in terms of economic and non-economic loss.
Read MoreThe WTC Health Program and Dormant Cancers
The massive dust cloud caused by the destruction of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, has had a lingering physical effect on the tens of thousands of 9/11 victims and people who were in the NYC Exposure Zone following the terrorist attacks. That cloud loomed over downtown and contained a deadly mixture of toxins…
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