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The Difficulty in Securing Proof of Presence for WTC VCF Claims

By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP on September 16, 2019

As experienced 9/11 WTC lawyers, Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP has helped thousands of families with the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) claims process. We know all the requirements of each step. One of the difficulties many of our clients have when preparing their VCF claims is gathering “Proof of Presence” documents, properly prepared and detailed witness affidavits, and any other necessary proof. Why do we highly recommend that you register with the 9/11 Fund now…

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Remembering Those Lost or Still Suffering from the September 11th Attacks

By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP on September 11, 2019

Today, 18 years later, we remember every person whose life was impacted by the September 11th attacks. Mothers and fathers, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, children and friends – whose lives were taken on this tragic day. Each year, the 9/11 lawyers at Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP remember the great loss that so many families and friends have endured. We have met all too many people who to this day are suffering from…

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Why Choose Us: Experienced 9/11 Attorneys Working Exclusively with 9/11 Survivors and Families

By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP on August 26, 2019

We know that navigating the legal hurdles of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) can be a frustrating, complicated, and time-consuming process. This is exactly why our team of 9/11 attorneys work exclusively and passionately for survivors and families who were in Lower Manhattan between September 11, 2001 and May 30, 2002. If you have become ill due to a 9/11-related illness, we can help take the legal burden off you, so that you can…

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Timeline and Process for Filing VCF Claims with Our 9/11 Lawyers

By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP on July 30, 2019

On average, the timeline to process your VCF claim is two years from the date your VCF claim is “fully submitted” to the date you receive your award payout. We will process your claim as soon as possible so that you and/or your family receive your award as soon as possible. The 9/11 Fund will also “expedite” a claim and make a decision and issue an award payment in two-to-three months for cases that involve:…

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President Trump Approves Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Extension to 2092

By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP on July 29, 2019

This is a significant but sad day for the entire 9/11 community. President Donald Trump just signed the permanent extension of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. The new Zadroga Act has been renamed the “Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11 Victim Compensation Act”. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund will provide awards and payouts for first responders and Downtown Manhattan residents, workers, and students…

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Bill to Authorize 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Until 2090 Passes in Senate

By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP on July 23, 2019

Many individuals and families have been waiting for this day for many years. This afternoon – Tuesday, July 23, 2019 – the Senate gathered to vote on a bill to extend the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) to the year 2090. As first responders and families who lost loved ones to 9/11 illnesses gathered in the courtroom, we all waited patiently for the vote to come to an end – hoping it would prevent these individuals…

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New Link Found Between World Trade Center Dust and 9/11 Prostate Cancer Cases

By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP on July 2, 2019

The World Trade Center Dust Cloud Many remember the dark dust cloud that covered New York City after the terrorist attacks of September 11th. For first responders, commuters and anyone who worked in Downtown Manhattan, it was overwhelming as everyone tried to escape the congestion, chaos and fumes. For viewers far away, it was horrific to see the city skyline covered by this dark cloud. The effects of the World Trade Center dust are…

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McConnell Announces Vote on Bill to Make 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Permanent

By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP on July 1, 2019

Mitch McConnell Sees the “Urgency” for Himself After begging, frustration, and great sadness for many first responders and 9/11 victims, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has finally agreed to open a vote for a bill that will create a permanent compensation fund for 9/11 victims, survivors and their families. Additionally, there is now a bipartisan filibuster-proof majority in the Senate to support this legislation. The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) bill will likely hit…

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The Rise in Prostate Cancer in World Trade Center First Responders

By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP on June 24, 2019

9/11 Cancer and Treatment As the future of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) remains uncertain, cancer experts are finding new higher risks in first responders who were at the World Trade Center “Exposure Zone.” Research shows there is a greater risk for prostate cancer in first responders who had the most direct exposure to various toxins at Ground Zero. There has been an increase in diagnoses of prostate cancer, particularly among younger men, says …

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The VCF, Jon Stewart, and Mitch McConnell: What We Need to Remember

By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP on June 21, 2019

Why Do We Represent 9/11 Victims? Because they deserve it. Because they need it. And because we care – just like Jon Stewart. We have been representing 9/11 victims since 2001 and our experience is unmatched. Perhaps the only thing we have more of than our experience is our compassion and willingness to listen to our clients’ stories and daily struggles. In the midst of the media headlines and conversations surrounding the 9/11 Victim Compensation…

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The Difficulty in Securing Proof of Presence for WTC VCF Claims

Remembering Those Lost or Still Suffering from the September 11th Attacks

Why Choose Us: Experienced 9/11 Attorneys Working Exclusively with 9/11 Survivors and Families

Timeline and Process for Filing VCF Claims with Our 9/11 Lawyers

President Trump Approves Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Extension to 2092

Bill to Authorize 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Until 2090 Passes in Senate

New Link Found Between World Trade Center Dust and 9/11 Prostate Cancer Cases

McConnell Announces Vote on Bill to Make 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Permanent

The Rise in Prostate Cancer in World Trade Center First Responders

The VCF, Jon Stewart, and Mitch McConnell: What We Need to Remember

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