9/11 Burn Injuries 

The September 11th attacks caused significant damage to the New York community. In the fallout of the attacks, survivors faced perilous conditions that put them at risk for long-term injury such as burns. Knowing the seriousness of the conditions that the survivors experienced during 9/11, the World Trade Center Health Program and Victim Compensation Fund were created to help September 11th survivors in their recovery from 9/11 injuries. If you or a loved one suffered burns from the September 11th attacks, contact a 9/11 burn lawyer to discuss your eligibility for benefits under these programs.

The Trauma of Burn Injuries

The World Trade Center Health Program certifies burns as an acute traumatic injury and covers 9/11 burn injuries. With Ground Zero experiencing burning and other dangerous elements, residents, first responders, and victims were at increased risk to experience burns injuries. Risks for burns include open flames, overheated materials, such as hot glass or hot metal, steam, electrical current, and other chemicals.

Treatments and Impacts of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries range in severity, treatment plans, and lasting impact. Severe burns have been shown to cause both physical and mental impact on burn victims, especially in the case of 9/11 burn injuries.

Physical side effects from severe burns include:

• Risk of infection from open burn wounds
• Decreased body functions, such as breathing problems, or needing assistance with eating
• Long-lasting pain in the body
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Dehydration
• Limited mobility due to a variety of causes: being bedridden during intensive treatment; scar tissue limiting mobility; damage to underlying skin layers, muscles, and even bone.

Burns have also been shown to cause long-term mental and emotional distress in patients as they deal with the trauma of their burn, painful recovery, and changes in appearance and mobility that impact their daily life. Common mental impairments that affect burn patients include:

• PTSD
• Depression
• Anxiety 

Treatments for burns can also be traumatic to burn victims. Treatment for burns can also be intensive and long-term ordeals.

• Hospitalization and rehabilitation
• Skin grafts
• Surgery

Contact a 9/11 Burn Attorney to Discuss Your Eligibility for Benefits

If you or a loved one suffer from burns related to September 11th, contact a 9/11 burn lawyer at Pitta & Baione by completing our online contact form or calling us at 844-982-2667 to discuss your eligibility for benefits.

Pitta & Baione LLP Successful Claims

BREAST CANCER

^$3+ Million

Secured an expedited award for a former Lower Manhattan corporate executive who developed 9/11 breast cancer.

BRAIN CANCER

^$1.95+ Million

Favorable result secured for an NYPD detective who responded to the attacks and later suffered from 9/11 brain cancer.

LUNG CANCER

^$1.76+ Million

Secured a wrongful death claim on behalf of a union carpenter who worked on the 9/11 cleanup efforts at Ground Zero and was later diagnosed with 9/11 lung cancer.

THYROID CANCER

^$1.65+ Million

Secured a favorable result for an area worker in Lower Manhattan who later developed 9/11 thyroid cancer.

BRAIN CANCER

^$1.7+ Million

Secured an expedited award for New York State Supreme Court employee who was disabled by 9/11 brain cancer.

LEUKEMIA

^$1.3+ Million

Secured a wrongful death award on behalf of a Lower Manhattan corporate executive who was diagnosed with 9/11 leukemia.

LUNG CANCER

^$1.1+ Million

Secured an expedited award for a union carpenter who worked in Lower Manhattan after 9/11 and was later found disabled by 9/11 lung cancer.

LUNG DISEASE

^$1.1+ Million

Secured an expedited award for a Local 94 operating engineer who worked in Lower Manhattan after 9/11 and was later found disabled by 9/11 lung disease.

NASAL CAVITY CANCER

^$1+ Million

Secured an xpedited award for a DSNY sanitation worker who assisted in the 9/11 cleanup efforts at Ground Zero and was later diagnosed with 9/11 nasal cavity cancer.

BRAIN CANCER

^$1+ Million

Secured an expedited award for a New York City Department of Corrections corrections officer who served as a volunteer responder on 9/11 and later developed a disabling and rare 9/11 brain cancer.

LUNG CANCER

^$960+ Thousand

Secured a favorable result for a wrongful death claim on behalf of a TWU Local 100 MTA worker who participated in the 9/11 recovery efforts and later developed 9/11 lung cancer.

COLON CANCER

^$770+ Thousand

Successfully represented an union carpenter who built temporary structures at Ground Zero as a 9/11 responder and later developed disabling 9/11 colon cancer.

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