9/11 Victim Blog

Jon Stewart spoke on behalf of all first responders and 9/11 victims in front of Congress and America, fighting for the future of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. VCF payouts are given to first responders and other 9/11 victims suffering from 9/11 cancers and illnesses. Having a 9/11 lawyer can help you reach a VCF settlement for your 9/11 claims.

  Most people know the term “FBI” as the acronym for Federal Bureau of Investigation. But there is an added meaning to these letters. The letters “F,” “B,” and “I” also serve as the organization’s motto: “Fidelity. Bravery. Integrity.” On September 11, 2001, and in the months that followed, many members of the FBI proved to be living proof behind the meaning of this motto. Unfortunately, today many of these heroes are facing the toughest fight of their lives – a diagnosis of cancer. First responders of every kind were on the scene of the World Trade Center in New… READ ARTICLE

Many first responders are suffering from various illnesses following the 9/11 attacks. The effects of PTSD are overwhelming for many who rushed to the scene or provided aid in the following months. Filing a claim with the Victim Compensation Fund can help you get proper care and treatment.

When a WTC-related death among fellow FDNY firefighters follows another death in quick succession, the sense of loss is all the more devastating. For those who were stricken with a terminal illness related to the 9/11 WTC terrorist attacks during and after September 11, 2001, this sense of loss was magnified three-fold earlier this month. Sadly, as reported by Thomas Tracy in the New York Daily News, three FDNY firefighters who had been afflicted with cancer or illness due to their service at Ground Zero all passed away within the 48-hour period between April 2 and April 4: Lieutenant Timothy… READ ARTICLE

The 9/11 award determinations that have been cut by 50% due to “insufficient funding,” as announced by Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya on February 15, 2019, are now being received by our angry and disappointed clients.  One of our hero clients, a 9/11 first responder with prostate cancer (14,800), received an award notice last week on March 12, 2019. The office of Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP had fully submitted his claim over one year ago, and we were simply awaiting his award letter. His award was cut by $100,000. Had he received his award on or before February 25, 2019,… READ ARTICLE

The tragedy of September 11, 2001 is never-ending, and the effects of 9/11 are still experienced by many. In addition to the lives lost in the horrific attacks on that day, the risk of sickness and death continue to follow first responders, policemen, firemen, and in fact anyone who either worked, lived, or routinely visited the vicinity of Lower Manhattan on 9/11 and for several months after. The law firm of Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP knows all too well. What follows is a list and brief description of different 9/11 cancers that many people were afflicted with as a… READ ARTICLE