Question 1

Who is eligible to file a claim?

Accepted Answer

Compensation may be available to those present in lower Manhattan, for any reason, between September 11, 2001, and May 30, 2002, with a qualifying medical condition.
 
If you were in any of the following areas between September 11, 2001, and May 30, 2002, you may be eligible:
 
Lower Manhattan below Canal Street
The Fresh Kills Landfill
The City Morgue
Any area related to, or along, routes of debris removal, including barges
 
First Responders at Pentagon Crash and Shanksville, PA may also be eligible.
 
If you were in Lower Manhattan after 9/11, don't wait.  We have experienced claim specialists ready to hear your story.  Submit our FREE claim evaluation form or call us toll-free at 516-914-5118 to find out if you eligible.

Question 2

What illnesses are eligible for compensation?

Accepted Answer

Individuals in lower Manhattan in the aftermath have been found to have higher rates of contracting serious diseases, including many forms of cancer and breathing difficulties.  Many of these illnesses have resulted in deaths.  A complete list of covered illnesses and conditions may be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/conditions.html
 
Slater Slater Schulman LLP has an entire department dedicated exclusively to the representation of clients, currently comprised who have suffered 9/11-related injuries, including:
Bladder Cancer
Breast Cancer
Colon Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
GERD
Head and Neck Cancer
Interstitial Lung Disease
Kidney Cancer
Leukemia
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin)
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure
Multiple Myeloma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Rare 9/11 Cancers
Respiratory Conditions (COPD, Asthma and Sleep Apnea)
Sarcoidosis
Skin Cancers
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Wrongful Death
Have you suffered from any of these illnesses?  Submit our FREE claim evaluation form or call us toll-free at 516-914-5118 to find out if you eligible to submit a claim.

Question 3

What if I have not been diagnosed with cancer?

Accepted Answer

Non-cancer conditions covered by the VCF include aerodigestive and respiratory diseases, acute traumatic injuries, and—for responders only—certain musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain).

Mental-health conditions (e.g., PTSD, anxiety, depression) are treated by the WTC Health Program.

Have you suffered from any of these injuries?  Submit our FREE claim evaluation form or call us toll-free at 516-914-5118 to find out if you eligible to submit a claim.

Question 4

Are only first responders eligible for compensation?

Accepted Answer

No.  Anyone present in lower Manhattan, for any reason, between September 11, 2001, and May 30, 2002, may be eligible for compensation.

Question 5

Is there a deadline for filing my claim?

Accepted Answer

Deadlines: The VCF accepts claims through October 1, 2090. Registration deadlines vary by your situation (for most personal-injury claims, within 2 years of your WTC Health Program certification; for deceased claims, within 2 years of the date of death or when you learned the death was 9/11-related). You do not need to be sick to register—registration preserves your right to file later.
 
Don't wait.  We have experienced claim specialists ready to hear your story and help you submit your claim.  Submit our FREE claim evaluation form or call us toll-free at 516-914-5118 to find out if you eligible.

Question 6

Will this cost me anything?

Accepted Answer

No.  You will never be charged unless we collect money for you!  The consultation is completely free.  Speak to one of our experienced claim specialists today.

Question 7

What happens if I'm eligible?

Accepted Answer

Once an individual is approved by the World Trade Center Health Program (“WTCHP”) as having a 9/11-related injury, their health care and monitoring for that condition(s) is free for life.
 
Further, this process then allows their claim to move to the next stage: evaluation for compensation through the The 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund ("VCF").  The VCF considers the following criteria when determining the amount of economic loss:
Age
Work history
Income history prior to developing the non-cancer illness
Severity of the illness
Whether the illness is permanent or temporary
Whether you have received some compensation from other sources such as Social Security Disability or Workers’ Compensation.

We have experienced claim specialists ready to assist and make sure your claim is properly submitted.  Submit our FREE claim evaluation form or call us toll-free at 516-914-5118 to find out if you eligible.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible to file a claim?

What illnesses are eligible for compensation?

What if I have not been diagnosed with cancer?

Are only first responders eligible for compensation?

Is there a deadline for filing my claim?

Will this cost me anything?

What happens if I'm eligible?

FREE CASE EVALUATION

📞 CALL NOW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible to file a claim?

What illnesses are eligible for compensation?

What if I have not been diagnosed with cancer?

Are only first responders eligible for compensation?

Is there a deadline for filing my claim?

Will this cost me anything?

What happens if I'm eligible?

FREE CASE
EVALUATION