9/11 was one of the darkest days in American history. Though the years continue to pass since that fateful September morning, the pain, illness and trauma caused by the attacks remain a daily presence in the lives of thousands of victims, first responders and their families. As a country, we came together to help those […]

When the 9/11 Zadroga Act was reauthorized in 2015, several changes were made to the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) program. Many of these changes have a direct impact on how compensation awards are made and how much Zadroga Act compensation an individual claimant may receive for certain types of losses. Caps on Damages for Non-Economic […]

Living with a 9/11-related cancer, injury or other illness can be a daily challenge — physically, emotionally and financially. While help is available for individuals and families struggling with the ongoing aftermath of the September 11th attacks, getting that help can often be a struggle in itself. Complicated filing requirements, often-changing rules and regulations and […]

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating.  Whole families can find themselves facing an uncertain future with fear, anxiety and questions about what to do next. If you are one of the thousands of people who have developed cancer because of your presence at or around Ground Zero during or after 9/11, there are resources available […]

According to a recent attention grabbing article in the New York Daily News, the NY State Attorney General has now accused RD Legal Funding, a New Jersey lending company, of scamming 9/11 victims suffering from cancer. Victims who are waiting for their 911 Victim Compensation Fund award should be treated better!

The true impact that a 9/11-related illness, injury or death has had on a victim and their family can’t be measured in dollars and cents alone. The trauma, pain and loss felt by those who have suffered because of the terrorist attacks aren’t necessarily reflected in medical bills, paystubs or invoices. These “non-economic” losses are […]

There are multiple elements that go onto the calculation of a Zadroga Act compensation award. This is because the losses suffered by 9/11 victims and responders impact every aspect of their lives and those of their families. At Turley, Hansen & Rosasco, LLP, we work tirelessly to get those who have suffered because of the […]

The whole purpose of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) is to get money and resources into the hands of victims, responders and their families. However, given the sheer number of VCF claims and the complexities involved in processing and approving them, the wait between the filing of a claim and the receipt of compensation […]

Since the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was first established, additional illnesses and medical complications have continued to be added to the list of conditions eligible for Zadroga Act compensation. As with all VCF claims, individuals with newly-added conditions who wish to register with the VCF and preserve a claim for compensation must do so […]