Category Archives: World Trade Center

Arguably the greatest tragedy in U.S. history, September 11, 2001 will forever resonate in the memories of Americans. Unfortunately, the damages caused on that fatal day have not yet passed; hundreds of victims have been sickened by exposure to dust, dirt, ash, and other hazardous materials, leading to cancer. If you have been diagnosed with any of the more than 70 cancers associated with exposure to toxic dust at the World Trade Center site, you may be eligible for compensation. The attorneys at Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC can help you to register for the Victim Compensation Fund and recover the damages that you deserve. To learn more about your right to benefits as a World Trade Center victim, call us today for an initial consultation.

9/11 First Responders and COVID-19

911 First Responder COVID

According to a new study, over half of 9/11 first responders with coronavirus also develop the mysterious and disabling condition known as Long COVID. Researchers found that responders with chronic…

9/11 Related Illnesses

911 Related Illnesses

Mesothelioma, an aggressive and rare form of heart-lung cancer, is probably the most common health effect of asbestos exposure. The minimum mesothelioma latency period is around twenty years. So, many…

FDNY Firefighter Comments on 9/11 VCF Extension

FDNY 9/11 VCF Extension

In a move which ended years of financial and other squabbles, on July 29, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed into law a bill to extend 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund…