Was I Exposed to 9/11 Toxins?

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The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund considers individuals to be victims of 9/11 dust exposure if between September 11, 2001 and May 30, 2002 they were present:

At Ground Zero or “the Pile”
In Lower Manhattan (usually south of Canal Street but potentially as far north as Houston Street)
At the Staten Island Fresh Kills Landfill handling debris
At any official debris removal locations including piers, barges, or transfer stations
At areas (such as garages) where WTC-contaminated vehicles were retrieved, driven, cleaned, repaired, or maintained
At the temporary morgues or the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York City (OCME)

Individuals who were at one of the above locations may be eligible for 9/11 compensation. Conditions eligible for 9/11 compensation include cancer, respiratory illnesses, sleep apnea, and GERD (persistent heartburn). Families of those who have passed away, and suffered from a 9/11-related condition during their lifetime, may also be eligible for compensation.

The federal government has provided $7 billion in funding for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. The fund is due to expire on December 18, 2020. So, far the Fund has paid over $2 billion in 9/11 compensation.

Irrespective of the attackers intent, the 9/11 attacks were acts of chemical warfare. Atmospheric scientist Thomas Cahill commented “The debris pile acted like a chemical factory. It cooked together the components of the buildings and their contents, including enormous numbers of computers, and gave off gases of toxic metals, acids, and organics.”

After 9/11, the federal government told us the air was safe to breathe. We have since learned that the air was full of 9/11 toxins. Here are just some of the 9/11 toxins and carcinogens that polluted the air between September 11, 2001 and May 30, 2002:

The attacks did not end on 9/11. The federal government estimates that 500,000 people were exposed to 9/11 toxins between September 11, 2001 and May 30, 2002.

To find out whether the federal government considers you a victim of 9/11 toxins exposure, contact Pitta & Baione LLP at 844-982-2667 or info@pittabaione.com for a free consultation.

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