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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.
State appeals court rules more 9/11 volunteers can get money from compensation fund
The ruling states that first responders and 9/11 volunteers do not need to be part of an ‘authorized rescue entity or volunteer agency’ to be eligible for funds.
Ground Zero volunteer wins 13-year battle to prove service, get help
It’s been more than a dozen years since Jaime Hazan rushed to Ground Zero to help clean up the toxic pile of rubble as America sought to recover from one of its darkest days.
Retired firefighter dies from brain cancer connected to Ground Zero work
Lt. Steven Reisman, 54, was with the Fire Department for 23 years and, after working extensively at the World Trade Center site post-9/11, he fell victim to an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Ground Zero funds dwindle as Buffet takeover plan stalls
Mayor de Blasio is sitting on a controversial proposal to let billionaire Warren Buffett take over a $300 million taxpayer fund expected to pay future claims by Ground Zero workers stricken with cancer.