Other acute traumatic injuries - 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims

Thousands sustained acute traumatic injuries during and after the 9/11 tragedy

A 2016 study on persons injured on 9/11 shows that 75% sustained severe traumatic injuries, while 24% suffered from mild acute traumatic injuries. People injured due to the 9/11 incident are not limited to survivors and other civilians. First responders, rescue personnel, and recovery team members put their lives at risk during and after the disaster to save people and clean up the scattered debris.

The following are the typical acute traumatic injuries a person may have sustained due to the 9/11 attacks. If you suffered from these injuries, you may qualify for compensation. Get in touch with ELG Law’s skilled lawyers to file your claim for acute traumatic injuries.

• Burns
• Fractures
• Eye injuries
• Head trauma
• Cuts or lacerations
• Contusions or bruises
• Muscle strains and sprains
• Back or spinal cord injuries
• Joint dislocation (fingers, shoulders, knees, elbows, hips, jaws)
• Soft tissue injuries (trauma to muscles, tendons, and ligaments)

The mass destruction when the 9/11 terrorist attacks happened created an incredibly unsafe and hazardous environment. Victims and survivors were put in situations with a greater likelihood of sustaining injuries. Here is a closer look at some of the primary causes of acute traumatic injuries during and after 9/11:

• Fall from heights
• Flying or falling debris
• Strong blast waves and explosions
• Exposure to fire and toxic chemicals
• Collapse of buildings and surrounding structures
• Physical excursion during rescue and recovery operations