The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund pays compensation to victims diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer caused by exposure to 9/11 dust, debris and fumes. The 9/11 Compensation Fund can award a 9/11 cancer victim up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of life enjoyment. If victims are disabled by their colon cancer, they […]
“Was my Cancer Caused by the 9/11 Attacks?” As a 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund lawyer, cancer victims frequently ask, “How do I know if my cancer is caused by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks?” Many people lived or worked in lower Manhattan in the months following the attacks, participated in the rescue or recovery […]
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) pays compensation to individuals diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease) who were exposed to dust from the collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC). The VCF can award a 9/11 cancer victim up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of life enjoyment. If the lymphoma disables a […]
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF or WTC Fund) pays compensation to individuals diagnosed with 9/11 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The VCF can award a 9/11 cancer victim up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of life enjoyment. If the lymphoma disables a victim, he or she may be entitled to additional compensation for lost […]
9/11 Breast Cancer Victims, Women & Men, Entitled to $250,000 for Pain and Suffering + Other Benefits The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) pays compensation to women and men diagnosed with 9/11-related breast cancer. The VCF can award a 9/11 cancer victim up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. […]
9/11 Lung Cancer Victims Entitled to Compensation up to $250,000 for Pain and Suffering The September 11th Victim Compensation pays 9/11 cancer victims up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Further, if lung cancer disables a working person, he or she may be entitled to additional compensation for lost wages. As […]
Thyroid Cancer at a Glance The thyroid is a gland at the base of the throat that is responsible for regulating hormones, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. There are four types of thyroid cancer: papillary (most common), follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. 9/11 WTC Rescue, Recovery, and Cleanup Exposure Increases Thyroid Cancer Risk First responders, […]
Bladder Cancer at a Glance The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine until the body releases it. There are three types of bladder cancer – transitional cell carcinoma (the most common), squamous cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma (the least common). The most common signs of bladder cancer are severe pain […]
The September 11 Victim Compensation Fund has been extended for five years (until 2020) and fully funded, allowing cancer victims exposed to dust, debris and fumes in the months following the 9/11 terrorist attacks to obtain financial compensation for their injuries, medical expenses and lost wages. With the extension of the Fund, victims typically have […]
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