9/11 Pulmonary Fibrosis 

The attacks on the World Trade Center left the surrounding area full of debris and dangerous conditions. Throughout the extensive recovery period, first responders and survivors continued to put themselves at heightened risk for illness and injury, including pulmonary fibrosis. 

The World Trade Center Health Program and Victim Compensation Fund were created to support September 11th survivors. A 9/11 pulmonary fibrosis attorney is a great help at navigating these programs, filing the appropriate paperwork and adhering to the treatment plans prescribed by doctors. If you or a loved one suffers from pulmonary fibrosis related to exposure to the hazardous elements left behind the World Trade Center attacks, contacting a 9/11 pulmonary fibrosis attorney will help you secure your benefits.

What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe due to intense scarring of the lungs, which prevents movement necessary for breathing. Once the damage occurs it cannot be repaired. The onset and progression of pulmonary fibrosis can be slow or quick, causing suffering for years. Common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include: 

• Shortness of breath
• Dry cough
• Fatigue
• Muscle and joint pain

Causes of 9/11 Pulmonary Fibrosis

Common exposure-related causes of pulmonary fibrosis that September 11th survivors were in closer contact with during the attacks and rebuilding period include: asbestos, metal fibers, and silica dust. When these elements are inhaled, damage to the lungs results. A 9/11 pulmonary fibrosis attorney can help you demonstrate how your exposure is related to your disease..

In addition, certain medical treatments and other diseases that survivors of 9/11 suffer from add to the risk of pulmonary fibrosis due to the damage to the lungs from these treatments or from disease itself. We can also help if your lung-related illness turns out to be lung cancer, or COPD and asthma. Various medical treatments are also known to cause damage to the lungs, especially cancer treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, and medications to treat heart conditions as well as antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications.

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

If you or a loved one suffer from pulmonary fibrosis related to exposure from September 11th, contact a 9/11 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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