“Never Forget the Heroes”
If you worked in the WTC Zone, inquire about compensation from the Zadroga Act, compensation for those affected by the WTC attacks.
To this day, the effects of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center do not allow us to forget this immense tragedy. Many victims who, in response to the call for help, rushed to work clearing debris and cleaning up Lower Manhattan, are now experiencing their own personal tragedy. They are battling fatal diseases, a consequence of exposure to the harmful conditions prevalent in the WTC zone at the time, which unfortunately persisted long after the tragedy.
Only after many years do the harmful substances manifest themselves in the form of, for example, cancerous diseases. Unfortunately, this also applies to many who fortunately survived at the time, as well as residents of the areas near the tragedy. Today, many of them are ill and, due to their constantly deteriorating health, cannot work, causing their entire families to suffer.
The “Never Forget the Heroes” Act extends the operations of the Victim Compensation Fund for those affected by the September 11th terrorist attacks until 2090, which is practically indefinitely. The act supports the operation of the Compensation Fund and replenishes it with an additional 10 billion dollars. It also ensured full (100%) payment of compensation for those who had previously received only 50% of the amount awarded to them.
The Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) had $7.4 billion after the attacks. These funds were almost completely exhausted, as 21,000 victims received a total of $5 billion within 5 years. Consequently, in the recent period, the amount of compensation awarded was reduced by up to 70% of the due sum. Extending the Fund’s operation with new financial resources will enable the equalization of previously reduced compensation and restore the payment of full due amounts.
To date, 66,500 people have submitted claims for compensation. These individuals worked or were present at the WTC ruins, in the Pentagon area, or in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at the sites where the four planes hijacked by terrorists crashed.
Who is entitled to compensation
These funds will benefit, among others, workers who participated in the cleanup efforts after the attack and fell ill from inhaling toxic substances present in that zone at the time. The Fund provides indefinite medical care
and compensation to individuals who, between September 11, 2001, and May 30, 2002, worked or were present at the attack sites, including Lower Manhattan.
Individuals who conducted rescue operations, worked on debris removal, site cleanup, survivors, as well as residents of nearby areas and even passersby who spent a sufficient amount of time there, can still apply for compensation.
In the case of cancerous diseases, compensation can be as high as $250,000, and for non-cancerous diseases (respiratory and digestive systems), the maximum compensation amount is $90,000. Compensation, of course, depends on the stage of the disease, which is verified based on a medical opinion. If an injured person is found to be completely unable to work due to injuries sustained in connection with work in the WTC zone before reaching retirement age, they are also entitled to so-called economic loss compensation. Its amount is the person’s average annual earnings multiplied by the number of years remaining until retirement age. This type of compensation is due to individuals who prematurely lost the ability to return to work.
The Fund also pays compensation to families of individuals who died as a result of diseases acquired in connection with being in the contaminated WTC zone. If the victim died due to such a disease, heirs can receive an additional $250,000, and if they had children under 18 years of age, an additional $100,000 is awarded for each minor child and $100,000 for the spouse.
However, an essential condition for receiving compensation is submitting the application within the strict deadline of 2 years from the date of the victim’s death.
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Attorney Kamiński also regularly handles worker’s compensation claims related to workplace accidents, occupational diseases, and all types of accidents. Over 3,000 cases concluded with awarded compensation attest to the effectiveness of this law firm’s work.
All cases are individually reviewed by Attorney Andrzej Kamiński, who also collaborates daily with a well-known New York law firm. The collaboration of a team of attorneys representing various fields of law allows for a thorough and broad analysis of each case, contributing to the success of every client’s case.
