Speaking at a press briefing just ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, VCF Special Master Allison Turkel delivered a direct appeal to everyone who may have been exposed to 9/11-related toxins: register with the September 11th
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Claims Blog
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Claims Blog, published by Pitta & Baione LLP, focuses on legal issues related to compensation and health benefits for individuals affected by the September 11 attacks. It covers topics such as eligibility and claims processes for the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), certification requirements, covered illnesses including various cancers and respiratory conditions, and updates on relevant legislation like the Zadroga Act. The blog also discusses scientific studies on health risks from 9/11 toxic exposures, legal advocacy for responders and survivors, and firm achievements in securing compensation for clients. It serves as a resource for navigating complex claims and understanding long-term health and legal implications of 9/11 exposure.
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Mayor Mamdani and FDNY Release 25-Year Report on the Long-Term Health Toll of 9/11
By Pb911prod
On September 1, 2026, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore released the City’s World Trade Center 25-Year Health Impact Report, the most comprehensive look yet at how September 11, 2001, and the World Trade Center rescue
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Matthew Baione Selected for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Best Lawyers uses a peer-review process in which attorneys evaluate the professional abilities of other lawyers within their practice areas.
The Ones to Watch® in America distinction recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers who have already earned strong professional reputations
The Ones to Watch® in America distinction recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers who have already earned strong professional reputations
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Pitta & Baione LLP Surpasses $700 Million Recovered for Clients
By Pb911prod
Over the course of our firm’s history, we have recovered over $700 million on behalf of the workers, first responders, and survivors we represent. That number reflects individual lives changed, families supported, and rights defended over decades of dedicated legal
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What Toxins Were Released During 9/11?
By Pb911prod
September 11th, 2001 is a day that will forever remain etched in the minds of Americans due to the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the unprecedented destruction. However, far fewer people are aware of the lasting health and environmental hazards
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VCF Payouts for GERD
By Pb911prod
It has been reported that gastroesophageal reflux disease, “GERD,” is the most commonly treated illness in the World Trade Center Health Program. GERD is an aerodigestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter, the muscle between the esophagus and stomach.
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How New Conditions Are Added to the WTCHP
By Pb911prod
How can you tell whether your illness or condition is linked to 9/11 debris exposure, or whether it is currently being evaluated for a potential connection? Many responders and survivors rely upon advice from their doctors and the official list
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NYC Council Pushes for $4.5M to Fund 9/11 Ground Zero Toxin Report
By Pb911prod
More than two decades after the September 11 attacks, the health consequences for Ground Zero responders and survivors are still coming into sharper focus. The New York City Council is now pushing to allocate $4.5 million to fund a comprehensive
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Historic Court Ruling: NYC Acted “Arbitrarily and Capriciously” in Hiding 9/11 Toxic Exposure Records
By Pb911prod
For nearly 25 years, members of the 9/11 community have been asking a simple question: What did the City of New York know about the toxic dust and smoke unleashed by the collapse of the World Trade Center, and when
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Will a VCF Award Affect My Existing Disability Payments?
By Pb911prod
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Filing a VCF claim should not affect ongoing recovery or entitlement of existing payments from Federal or State Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, or any other similar program. However, the lost earnings
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