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9/11 responders, advocates seek workers’ comp benefits
Advocates for 9/11 responders are calling on the state and its Workers’ Compensation Board to vigorously track down World Trade Center volunteers who might have been wrongly denied benefits.
Congressman Running For GOP Leadership Because Of 9/11 Opposed 9/11 Bill
In one of his earliest acts as a member of Congress in 2010, Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) voted against the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act that passed that year.
Chronic physical health consequences of being injured during the terrorist attacks on World Trade Center on September 11, 2001
Few studies have focused on injuries from the World Trade Center disaster on September 11, 2001. Severe injury has health consequences, including an increased mortality risk 10 years after injury and the risk of mental health problems…
A State Appeals Court Decision may Make More World Trade Center Ground Zero Volunteers Eligible for Medical Compensation, Parker Waichman LLP Comments
Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm, comments on a state appeals court decision that may now make many more Ground Zero volunteers eligible for medical compensation.
9/11 first responder battles health woes; service dog has cancer
After writing recently about putting our family dog to sleep, I heard from a lot of people who love their four-legged buddies just as intensely.
De Blasio, Bratton honor slain 9/11 heroes
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton gave medals on Tuesday to mothers, wives and children of 12 heroes who died of 9/11 related illnesses.
Bonus payout for WTC site workers premature: court
A judge acted prematurely in awarding a $55 million bonus payment to thousands of rescue and cleanup workers at the World Trade Center site who settled lawsuits against New York City over damage to their health, a federal appeals court decided on Monday.
9/11 first responders have high levels of binge drinking: study
Frequent binge drinking among 9/11 first responders is higher than in any other group affected by the terror attacks, an alarming new study finds.
New York appeals court rules Sept. 11 volunteers not affiliated with agency or group are entitled to benefits
A state appeals court has ruled that volunteers who worked at Ground Zero independent from any group or agency are also entitled to health benefits from the World Trade Center Volunteer Fund.