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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 844-901-1312 to discuss your eligibility for benefits.

PITTA & BAIONE LLP SUCCESSFUL CLAIMS

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Wrongful death award on behalf of a makeup artist who owned a small business in Lower Manhattan and later developed metastatic cancers
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Full List of Covered Conditions
Blood & Lymphoid Cancer
Digestive System Cancer
  • Colon
  • Esophagus
  • Liver and intrahepatic bile ducts
  • Other and ill-defined digestive organ conditions
  • Rectosigmoid junction
  • Rectum
  • Retroperitoneumand peritoneum
  • Stomach
Eye and Orbital Cancer
Female Breast Cancer

The WTCHP recognized the link between exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), other toxins, and the development of breast cancer. The WTCHP allows 9/11 breast cancer victims to receive medical treatment and also provides monitoring to first responders and survivors for proper screening of all 9/11-related medical conditions.

Brain Cancer

Exposure to the harmful post-9/11 elements increased the chance of brain cancer in survivors.

Examples of VCF eligible primary brain cancers include, but are not limited to, the malignant forms of:

  • Gliomas: Tumors that begin in the brain or spinal cord
    • Astrocytoma
    • Ependymoma
    • Glioblastoma
    • Oligodendroglioma
  • Meningiomas: Tumors that arise from the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
  • Acoustic neuromas: Tumors that develop on the nerves that control balance and hearing
  • Pituitary carcinomas: Tumors that develop in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain
  • Medulloblastomas: Tumors that begin in the lower back part of the brain and spread through spinal fluid
Ovarian Cancer

Most cases of ovarian cancer require surgery to remove the cancer and often will require a series of surgeries. As with other cancers, chemotherapy and radiation may be used to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors.

Some possible symptoms of ovarian cancer are:

  • Bloating
  • Pelvic or abdominal pain
  • Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often
  • Fatigue
  • Upset stomach or heartburn
  • Back pain
  • Pain during sex
  • Constipation
  • Menstrual changes
Head and Neck Cancer
Respiratory System Cancer
  • Bronchus and lung
  • Heart, mediastinum, and pleura
  • Other and ill-defined sites in the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs
  • Trachea
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary System Cancer
Uterine Cancer

9/11 uterine cancer patients qualify to receive federally-funded medical monitoring and treatment as well as potential compensation through the VCF.

Uterine cancer has various subtypes. These subtypes include:

  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Uterine papillary serous carcinoma
  • Uterine clear cell carcinoma
  • Uterine carcinosarcoma (CS)
  • Uterine sarcoma
Rare Cancers
  • Malignant neoplasms of the adrenal gland and other endocrine glands and related structures
  • Anus and anal canal
  • Bone and articular cartilage
  • Breast among men
  • Gallbladder and other parts of biliary tract
  • Meninges, brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, and other parts of central nervous system
  • Pancreas
  • Penis and testis
  • Placenta
  • Small intestine
  • Thymus
  • Vulva, vagina, and cervix uteri (invasive only)
  • Malignant neuroendocrine neoplasm, including carcinoid tumors
  • Myeloid neoplasms, including myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms, myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms, and myeloid malignancies associated with eosinophilia and abnormalities of growth factor receptors derived from platelets or fibroblasts
  • Other cancers that meet the threshold incidence rate of less than 15 cases per 100,000 persons per year based on age-adjusted 2005-2009 average annual data.
Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is found in the mesothelium tissue of the body. This tissue lines a number of vital organs, including the lungs, stomach, and heart.

Symptoms generally include:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Persistent, dry cough
  • Loss of appetite and weight loss
  • Chest tightness or pain
Aerodigestive Disorders
Mental Health Conditions
Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Responders who received treatment for a WTC-related musculoskeletal disorder, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or lower back pain, on or before September 11, 2003 are eligible for coverage.
Acute Traumatic Injury

Responders and survivors who received treatment for a WTC-related acute traumatic injury on or before September 11, 2003 are eligible for coverage. Examples include:

Precancerous Conditions

Precancerous conditions can turn into cancer if left untreated. One of these cancers includes the rare Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia (EIN), an aggressive condition affecting the lining of the uterus that has been linked to 9/11 toxin exposure.

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