WTC Captive Insurance Company Extends Opt-In Deadline for Settlement
Deadline extended two months until November 8, 2010 from September 8 to allow plaintiffs more time to consider settlement after unexpected logistical delays.
Over 50% of claimants have already opted-in to the settlement, with less than one-half of one percent opting-out.
James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 amended to enable plaintiffs to accept settlement payments and still be eligible for re-opened Victim Compensation Fund, if Congress approves.
Deadline Nears for 9/11 Recovery Workers at Risk of Illness
Time is running out for people who worked or volunteered in the vicinity of Ground Zero to register for workers’ compensation in case of future illness tied to that work.
Only 39 days remain until the final registration deadline of September 13 , 2010. Workers and volunteers must register by 11:59 p.m. on that date to be eligible for compensation and health care in case they later develop an illness tied to their activities at the World Trade Center site, said Joel Shufro, executive director of the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH).
One Step Closer to Justice for 9/11 Heroes and Survivors
Senator Gillibrand secured the first ever U.S. Senate hearing on the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act – legislation to guarantee permanent treatment and compensation for the thousands of first-responders and community survivors in New York and across the country who came to our rescue, and are now seriously ill and dying from exposure to toxins released from the fallen World Trade Center towers. Read More.
9/11 Responders Remembered
On 9/11/01 this great country witnessed its worst terrorist attack ever on American soil. We lost 2,751 innocent lives to senseless violence. During our nations darkest hours, the resolve and testament of the American people were tested. From the toxic dust rose heroes. True American patriots. Men and woman, uniform and non-uniform who risked their lives without prejudice to ensure the safety of our nation. Since that dark day in history, hundreds and soon to be thousands have lost their lives to 9/11 related illnesses. Giants amongst heroes taken from us to soon. The 9/11 Responder Remembrance Park is being dedicated to those brave souls to show their loved ones and families that their heroic actions will never be forgotten. Etched in stone, your names will always be remembered, your courageous actions imprinted on our hearts forever.
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