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Do You Qualify for 9-11 Cancer/Respiratory Illness Compensation?
David Eisbrouch

Many people qualify for monetary compensation based on their proximity to the September 11 crash sites and the illnesses caused by toxic dust and debris. Call our attorneys for a free consultation and take this quiz if you are curious about your eligibility.

 

Were you present in lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001, or at any point through May 30, 2002?

This area extends south of Canal Street/East Broadway/Clinton Street.

 

Have you developed cancer or another illness likely related to your presence near the crash site?

There is a long list of cancers and other types of illnesses that qualify. Our attorneys can determine if your health condition is eligible for compensation.

 

Were you present at the Pentagon or Shanksville, PA, at some point between 9/11/2001 and 5/30/2002?

 

These terrorist attack sites are also covered under the Victim Compensation Act.

 

Were you working on a city barge removing crash site debris between 9/11/2001 and 5/30/2002?

Or living near the route?

 

Were you a first responder/volunteer/rescue worker/cleanup worker at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, or the Shanksville, PA crash site?Were you a first responder/volunteer/rescue worker/cleanup worker at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, or the Shanksville, PA crash site?

Anyone who came into contact with the toxic dust cloud and other debris may be vulnerable to life-threatening diseases.

 

Were you a resident, student or worker in the area of lower Manhattan at some point between 9/11/2001-5/30/2002?

 

Were you working at the Fresh Kills landfill, New York City morgue, or along a debris removal route during the specified time?

 

Were you present at Ground Zero or the other sites in some other way than described in the previous questions?

You may have been living along a debris removal route, cleaning trucks involved in rescue/recovery, or in some other way believe your diagnosis is connected to your exposure to the disaster area.

 

Are you the personal representative of someone who died as a result of their 9/11-related illness or injury?

 

Many people qualify and don't realize it. To find out for sure, please call Eisbrouch Marsh for a free consultation at (212) 643-0044.

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