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The VCF allows eligible survivors to submit claims for compensation to the VCF for their 9/11-related health conditions if they lived, worked, went to school, or spent time in the NYC Exposure Zone in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks. But what documentation is required to prove your presence in the Exposure Zone, and how do you certify your 9/11-related illness? We discuss in our latest blog post. https://hubs.li/H0D3jXN0 #911VCF #VCF #NeverForget

Unfortunately, the locations where people get on and off public buses aren’t always properly maintained. Uneven pavement, cracks, depressions, potholes, and loose sidewalk flags can create hazardous conditions that may cause trip and fall accidents resulting in severe injuries. Determining who’s liable for your injuries can be a complex endeavor, which is why it’s important to contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. https://hubs.li/H0D15H60 #personalinjury #nydot #slipandfall

If you lost a loved one in a construction site accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your economic damages and the victim’s pain and suffering they experienced before they died. In our latest article, we discuss some of the types of economic damages you may be eligible to recover to help ensure you can obtain the maximum compensation you deserve. https://hubs.li/H0CXDh_0 #workerscomp #constructionsitesafety #wrongfuldeath

While responders and survivors have a higher risk of cancer than average, researchers have found that 9/11 police officers and recovery workers have a 41% higher chance of developing leukemia. If you’re an eligible responder or survivor, you may be entitled to compensation from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund if you developed any 9/11-related cancer or leukemia. https://hubs.li/H0CPblt0 #911Health #WTCHealth #VCF

Winter is here- and with it, potentially hazardous conditions due to weather. Snow and ice-related car accidents can cause devastating injuries and long-term disabilities. If you were injured in a winter weather car crash in New York due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation for your economic and non-economic damages. https://hubs.li/H0CgDxN0 #caraccidents #nycdot #personalinjury

How long does it take to process a September 11th Victim Compensation (VCF) claim? Many variables can affect the length of time it takes to process a claim, including whether the VCF requests additional information from you. However, in specific circumstances, you can request that the VCF expedite a claim and be issued your award in as little as three to four weeks.https://hubs.li/H0C71t20 #VCF #911Health #VictimCompensationFund

According to OSHA, 21.1% of all private industry worker fatalities in 2018 occurred in construction. In New York, many construction workers face the risk of injury daily from numerous types of accidents including: - Scaffolding accidents - Crane collapses - Falls We discuss some of the main risk factors involved with construction site work and what to do if you have been injured. You may be eligible for compensation. https://hubs.li/H0y1PxG0... #constructionsafety #construction #personalinjury See more

Even if you’re not sick, you can, and should, still register with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Registering with the VCF will help ensure you get the compensation you deserve if you are diagnosed with any form of cancer or a 9/11-related condition in the future. We discuss the benefit of registering now even if you aren’t sick, as well as important information on the applicable registration and claim filing deadlines, which can vary depending on an individual’s circumstances. https://hubs.li/H0xS0YR0 #911Health #VCF

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 297 crane-accident related fatalities from 2011-2017 in the US. While construction workers can be severely injured or killed in these types of accidents, if you or a loved one have been injured in a crane accident, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death or personal injury claim against the negligent party. https://hubs.li/H0xlF240 #constructionsafety #construction #personalinjury

While you may know that VCF claims can be submitted until October 1, 2090, you must also be aware of your registration deadline, which varies for each applicant. Other important deadlines include: - filing an appeal - filing amendments in a deceased claim, and - deadlines for submitting missing information... We discuss each of these and more, to help you ensure your claim is approved. https://hubs.li/H0xcpn30 #911Health #VictimCompensationFund #VCF

If you are a responder or survivor who filed a VCF claim and were subsequently certified for another eligible condition, you may be entitled to additional compensation, depending on the severity of the condition. Claims can be amended any time before October 1, 2090 if you develop a new 9/11-related eligible condition, are deemed disabled due to an eligible condition, or if you pass away from an eligible condition even if the VCF already issued an award on your original cl...aim. We discuss why it’s important to consult a 9/11 VCF attorney to assist you through the filing amendment process to ensure you receive the maximum compensation payout you’re entitled to. https://hubs.li/H0BL-bt0 #VCF #911Health #WTCHealth

When the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund calculates compensation for responders and survivors who have eligible conditions, it considers the non-economic damages and economic damages and subtracts any collateral offsets. These collateral payments may include Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation, and other types of payments from federal or local governments. We discuss how these types of compensation may affect your VCF award. https://hubs.ly/H0w-bWT0... #911Health #VCF See more

Having a pre-existing condition does not bar you from receiving the compensation you deserve for damages you suffered as a result of someone else’s negligence. In many situations, it can make your case even more complex, which is why it is important to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side. https://hubs.li/H0wQPwx0 #personalinjury

How is compensation calculated for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund? The monetary compensation awarded by the VCF considers both the economic loss and non-economic loss suffered by those eligible individuals who were present at one of the 9/11 attack sites. Although these two types of losses are calculated separately, there can be complex nuances that are critical to understand when filing your claim. We discuss in our latest blog post. https://hubs.li/H0wxvmR0... #VCF #911Health #Zadroga See more

Even if a car owner wasn’t driving, they may still be held liable for a car accident involving their vehicle a title owner can be responsible for entrusting their car to someone who drove it recklessly or carelessly. If you have suffered an injury in a New York car accident and the owner was not driving, here’s what you need to know. https://hubs.li/H0wpnhT0 #personalinjury #caraccidents

There are two important deadlines you must be aware of when filing a claim for compensation with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund: - Claim Filing Deadline - Registration Deadline We discuss the difference between the two and the critical information you need to know so that your claim is not denied. #VCF #911Health https://hubs.li/H0w9tJ40

In 2018, 40% of all car crashes involved multiple vehicles. Multiple car pile-up accidents can be particularly deadly, and determining negligence can be especially complex. If you are injured in one of these accidents, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. It’s important that you contact a personal injury attorney right away, as there are strict statutes of limitations. In this article, we discuss what you need to know before pursuing a personal injury actio...n. https://hubs.li/H0w0gx80 #personalinjury #caraccidents See more

In addition to having an eligible physical condition certified by the World Trade Center Health Program, if you’re a responder or survivor of 9/11 who is entitled to compensation from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), you must also prove that you were present in either the NYC Exposure Zone, debris removal route, or one of the other 9/11 crash sites during the immediate aftermath of the attacks. We outline this important step in the VCF claim submission process. https://hubs.li/H0vJjkl0 #VCF #911Health #WTCHP

Under New York State law and federal guidelines, construction workers must be provided with ladders in good condition, scaffolds, as well as other protective gear to do their jobs safely. Unfortunately, accidents still occur. If you have have been injured or have lost a loved one in a construction site ladder or other height-related accident, you may be entitled to compensation. In this article, we discuss OSHA Ladder Requirements and New York Labor Law 240, and what you ne...ed to know before pursuing a claim for a ladder accident injury. https://hubs.ly/H0vCJ790 #laborlaw #constructionsite #personalinjury See more

Individuals who have submitted a claim to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) may be able to amend their claim to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve. The VCF allows responders and survivors to file an amendment under several different circumstances, including adding a new 9/11-related condition to a claim after an award was already issued. In this article, we outline the process for amending your VCF claim. https://hubs.li/H0vdpJf0... #VCF #911Health See more