Monthly Archives: September 2011

World Trade Center dust and 9/11 first responders with cancer, time for U.S. Government to stop withholding benefits

9/11 first responders move smoldering debris

Many courageous first responders, who saved lives at Ground Zero, have since been diagnosed with cancer, and yet the U.S. government does not pay for their treatment. This Saturday, September 10, CNN will air Terror In The Dust, an investigation by chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta into the consequences of the deadly dust produced by the World Trade Center’s collapse. Gupta speaks with 9/11 heroes and medical experts about the consequences of the carcinogen-filled dust.

A new study released earlier this week by the New York City Fire Department provides good evidence of a link between 9/11 first responders and cancer. The study showed a 32% greater incidence of cancer among firefighters who worked at Ground Zero than those who did not.

The NIOSH study concluded that the 9/11 debris did contain known carcinogens.

The U.S. government does not pay for cancer treatments of 9/11 first responders. This is because Continue reading

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Victor Pasternack to Speak at DECISIONS 2011, 9/9 – 9/10

Partner Victor Pasternack will be presenting on Workers’ Compensation at DECISIONS 2011 in New York City.

Keep abreast of the key developments in tort law by attending DECISIONS 2011. This annual event is the most comprehensive and effective way to review last year’s decisions, amendments and other changes in New York tort law

NEW YORK CITY: FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH & 10TH
Prince George Ballroom

15 East 27th St., New York, NY
Member $420 | Non-Member $520 | Young Lawyer & Govt Employee $320

Lawyers who attend both NYC sessions will receive 13 credits, including 2 Ethics credits. Attendees will receive the Decisions 2011 book and CD-ROM.

Register here.

Register by September 2 and receive $30 off your registration fee.

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