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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The tragic events of 9/11 can be difficult for Americans of any age to discuss. As a parent, you may be worried about how you can best talk to your children about 9/11 without causing them unnecessary stress or fear. Thankfully, there are many ways you can talk to your children about 9/11 so that… Read More »
From Downtown Express August 22, 2012 | Filed under: News | Posted by: aline BY ALINE REYNOLDS | Fifty-four-year-old Glen Klein is one of scores of injured Sept. 11 first responders who are anxiously awaiting compensation from the government for economic losses tied to their physical ailments. Klein, who has three children, was forced into premature retirement from the… Read More »
Welcome to the official blog of Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson, PC. We hope that this initial entry is followed by many others in the coming weeks, months and years. Our office consists of nine attorneys in New York City who specialize in personal injury. Specifically, we seek to achieve compensation for individuals suffering from… Read More »
