If you or someone you love developed a 9/11 related medical issue, compensation is available through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Pitta & Baione LLP serves victims of 9/11 and their families who need to file claims and receive benefits
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What Is the Difference Between the WTCHP and VCF?
By Pb911prod
The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) were both established under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act and are operated by the federal government. While they are related programs, they…
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025
By Pb911prod
On February 26, 2025, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers introduced the “9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025” (H.R. 1410, S. 739) to address the looming funding shortfall of the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). This…
CDC Reinstates 9/11 Cancer Research Funding and Rescinds WTC Health Program Staffing Cuts Following Backlash
By Pb911prod
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In a significant reversal, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reinstated a $257,000 federal contract for critical research on 9/11-related cancer. The decision follows widespread outrage from lawmakers, advocates,…
CDC Budget Cuts: What They Mean for the World Trade Center Health Program
By Pb911prod
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In a move that has sparked widespread concern, the Trump administration, under the guidance of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has initiated significant layoffs within the Centers for Disease Control…
Congratulations, Yan Lian Kuang-Maoga, on Being Named Partner at Pitta & Baione LLP
By Pb911prod
Pitta & Baione LLP is thrilled to announce that Yan Lian Kuang-Maoga (Lian) has been named Partner at the firm. Lian is an award-winning advocate and a source of strength not only for our firm, but for the people we…
Screening of 9/11 Memorial Short Film: 8:48
By Pb911prod
On January 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Pitta & Baione LLP and Keep Good Company Records hosted a screening of 8:48: A Living Testimony of Life and Loss on 9/11 at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Directed by Kevin…
Pitta & Baione Recovered Over Half a Billion Dollars for 9/11 Victims
By Pb911prod
Decades after the devastating terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, countless Americans, many of whom were first responders at the scene, are still suffering life-altering cancers, respiratory illnesses, and other medical conditions as a result of their exposure to dust…
Pitta & Baione LLP Attorneys Honored as 2024 Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”
By Pb911prod
Pitta & Baione LLP proudly announces that three of their attorneys – Partners Matthew Baione and Christopher Baione, and Senior Associate Sidrah Syed – have been recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”. This honor reflects their unwavering dedication to…
2024 Benefit Fundraiser in Support of 911 Health Watch Inc.
By Pb911prod
On Monday, September 30th, Pitta & Baione LLP was proud to support our colleagues at 911 Health Watch Inc., one of the leading organizations dedicated to seeking justice for victims and heroes of the tragic events of September 11th. The…