Category Archives: WTC Victims
9/11 and Mental Health
It is no exaggeration to say that the 9/11 terrorist attacks inflicted psychological and emotional trauma on Americans from coast to coast — and indeed, on people around the world. No one alive on that infamous day can ever forget the fear and horror that overtook us as we watched the disaster unfold, and the… Read More »
The Disturbing Truth About Asbestos
When it comes to asbestos, the advice of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency can be summed up in three words: Do Not Disturb. The highly toxic building material poses no threat to those who must co-exist with it — including many homeowners whose homes were built before the substance was phased out of use in… Read More »
Determining Whether You Qualify for 9/11 Funds or Healthcare
Many people who lived, worked, or attended school in the vicinity of the World Trade Center in the year following the attacks of September 11th knew, back in 2001 or 2002, that the dust, fumes, smoke and stress had negatively affected their health. New asthma diagnoses spiked as did other types of lung and respiratory… Read More »
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Updates — Calculating Compensation Amounts
As of October 2012, approximately 14,000 potential claimants have registered through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund’s website. Of those, fewer than 700 claimants submitted eligibility forms, many of which lacked essential information when submitted. A small number of individuals have been informed of their eligibility for compensation from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF),… Read More »
Other Countries Pass Anti-Terror Laws After America’s 9/11 Tragedy
The horrific terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, shook the world. The response from the United States government was tremendous, but the U.S. was not alone. Countries around the globe passed anti-terror laws after the twin towers of the World Trade Center fell. Among the countries that passed the most comprehensive… Read More »
The Zadroga Act: What It Is, and How It Can Help You
Since January 2011, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 has offered compensation to first responders and residents of New York City who have developed chronic illnesses after being exposed to hazardous materials. Thanks to tireless advocates, individuals who developed one of 50 types of cancer due to their exposure to toxins… Read More »
Who was Officer James Zadroga and Why Should You Know His Name?
Officer James Zadroga was one of the first responders on the scene when New York’s Twin Towers were attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. Zadroga was a police officer for New York City who eventually spent more than 450 hours involved in clean-up and rescue efforts at the site now known as Ground Zero…. Read More »
The Inspiring Story of a 9/11 Survivor
September 11, 2001, was both a tragic day and one that would forever transform the lives of Sujo John and his wife Mary. Sujo John had just arrived at work in the first World Trade Center building when an American Airlines plane struck it. As the building exploded into flames, Sujo John and hundreds of… Read More »
Honoring Victims at the 9/11 Memorial
September 11, 2001, was undoubtedly one of the most tragic days in American history. Today, individuals from around the globe can honor the men, women and children who were killed during the attack at the new 9/11 Memorial in New York City. Individuals who are unable to visit the memorial in New York City can… Read More »
