Can I File a Claim Under the Zadroga 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund?
The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 was signed by President Obama on January 2, 2011. The Act is named after a NYPD Detective, James Zadroga, who died from toxic dust inhalation from working at Ground Zero. The Act is designed to use federal funds to provide healthcare and compensation to individuals exposed to Ground Zero who become sick or die as a result.
There is $4.3 billion in funds available for healthcare and compensation benefits to eligible workers and volunteers of the 9/11 attacks. The money is divided with $1.5 billion reserved for treatment and medical monitoring for first responders and survivers of 9/11, and $2.8 billion designated for the reopening of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund to compensate 9/11 victims for their loss of earnings, pain and suffering and Ground Zero illnesses.
Can I File a Claim Under the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund?
If you worked in the Ground Zero area or the "debris removal area" between 9/11/2001 and 5/30/2002 as a police officer, EMS worker, firefighter, utility worker, cleanup worker, volunteer, or were a downtown resident or survivor of 9/11 - you are eligible to file a 9/11 claim.
What Illnesses Are Covered Under the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund?
Most commonly, 9/11 victims will be compensated for asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, sinusitis, reactive airway dysfunction syndrome, rhinosinusitis and interstitial lung disease.
How to File a Claim
We are focused on helping first responders and workers who were involved in 9/11. Our Zadroga lawyers have extensive knowledge of these claims and can help you. For more information, call the Law Office of Markhoff & Mittman today at (866) 205-2415.
