Mesothelioma - 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims

Asbestos fibers and other carcinogens were released into the air over Manhattan as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. On that same day, first responders in Virginia faced heavy exposure to plumes of asbestos dust. This occurred during desperate efforts to save people from the asbestos-laden Pentagon building.

If you were present within the vicinity of Ground Zero, near the Pentagon crash site, the New York City exposure zone, or at the Pennsylvania crash site during or after the 9/11 attack and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might be eligible for claiming 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund benefits. Contact us for more information, and we will guide you in the process.

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9/11 first responders & clean-up workers at heightened risk for developing mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer associated with significant inhalation of asbestos fibers and accounts for approximately 2,500 deaths annually in the U.S., with symptoms often taking 20 years or more to manifest. In the vicinity of the World Trade Center, it is estimated that approximately 410,000 individuals have faced exposure to asbestos.

The following are the symptoms of mesothelioma:

  • shortness of breath
  • unexplained weight loss
  • fever
  • wheezing
  • fatigue
  • chest pain
  • accumulation of fluid in the pleura
  • coughing
  • hoarseness
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9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Claims payout for mesothelioma

If you were in the 9/11 exposure zone during or after the attacks and you developed mesothelioma, you may receive compensation from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, which typically pays out up to $250,000. Other sources of compensation for your injuries are included in collateral offsets. Depending on how serious your illness is, our attorneys can assist you in navigating the process and maximizing your compensation determined by the VCF.

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File your 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claim with the help of our diligent attorneys

Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. has been handling claims for cases of toxic exposure for more than three decades. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos fibers from the 9/11 attack, contact us immediately. Our skilled lawyers can help you file your claim with the VCF. What you need to provide us with is proof of your presence in the Exposure Zone and your medical records showing your mesothelioma diagnosis. We will review your documents to ascertain your eligibility and work diligently to secure the maximum financial compensation that is owed to you.

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