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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 »

By Michael Barasch | Published October 16, 2012 | Posted in Zadroga Act | Tagged cancer, compensation, funds, personal injury lawyer, toxins, Zadroga Act, Zadroga Act claim | Leave a comment

Understanding the Health Consequences of Exposure to Toxic Dust

When terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center on 9/11, thousands of hard-working emergency responders and regular people gathered together to help individuals escape and to clean up the destruction. Unfortunately, these dedicated first responders weren’t aware that the dust they were breathing was toxic and could cause serious health problems. Through the World Trade Center… Read More »

By Michael Barasch | Published September 6, 2012 | Posted in WTC Victims, Zadroga Act | Tagged compensation, personal injury, repiratory issues, toxic dust, World Trade Center, Zadroga Act claim | Leave a comment

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$5 million on behalf of twin brothers

Laborers who were badly burned in a natural gas explosion while they worked side by side to repair a water main break in Coney Island.
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$4 million for a Bronx firefighter

Firefighter who sustained facial burns while fighting a fire that broke out in a vacant apartment while floor-refinishing work was being performed.
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Recovered $1.75 million on behalf of two Bronx firefighters

Because the building lacked proper firestopping in violation of numerous statutory codes, the initial relatively minor fire was allowed to spread uncontrollably into other areas of the building.
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$2 million settlement with the Con Edison Company

We received the final payments on our over $2 million settlement with the Con Edison Company on behalf of the 270 firefighters and emergency workers who were exposed to toxic chemicals at a fire at a generating plant on Staten Island.
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$12.2 million for a Westchester County brain-damaged baby

We recovered $12.2 million for a Westchester County brain-damaged baby who was injured at birth due to the negligence of the obstetrician and hospital.
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Recovered a $1.5 million verdict in a maritime case

We recovered a $1.5 million verdict in a maritime case on behalf of a 38-year-old merchant seaman who sustained several leg fractures after falling from a ladder while crossing from a barge to a tugboat.
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Law Could Deny Funding to 9/11 Rescuers

January 24, 2011

Michael Barasch Quoted in Newsday.com
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Is the compensation fund for victims of 9-11 fair?

See Michael Barasch's interview with MSNBC
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Notices of claims filed to protect firefighters

See Michael Barasch's interview with CNN
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The Zadroga Act: What It Is, and How It Can Help You

Understanding the Health Consequences of Exposure to Toxic Dust

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