9/11 Sarcoidosis Lawyers

Exposure to toxins from the debris in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11^th, 2001 resulted in 9/11 survivors being diagnosed with many diseases and health conditions. In response, the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) were created to help survivors in their recovery. If you or someone you love suffer from sarcoidosis and believe it is connected to exposure from 9/11, contact the lawyers at Pitta & Baione, LLP to discuss your eligibility for benefits.

Understanding Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a rare disease where inflamed cells gather, eventually causing bodily damage and pain. The affected areas are oftentimes lungs and lymph nodes, but the damage can occur in other parts of the body as well. While there is not a definitive cause of sarcoidosis, it is believed that the inflammation is an immune system response to exposure to chemicals, dust, and other agents – such as those that 9/11 survivors were exposed to during and after the attack.

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis

Symptoms of sarcoidosis will vary, depending on the parts of the body that have been affected. General symptoms include swelling, fatigue, and pain. When inflammation accumulates, however, organ failure can result. Often, this organ failure impacts a person’s vision and lung function, which leads to poor eyesight, difficulty breathing, and regular coughing and wheezing. The skin often experiences a range of rashes, swelling, lesions, and discoloration.

Cardiac sarcoidosis is a specific type of sarcoidosis that affects the heart. These symptoms are cause for concern due to the seriousness of diseases that impact the heart. Symptoms include chest pain, fainting, shortness of breath, fatigue, abnormal heartbeat, heart palpitations, and swelling around the heart.

Diagnosing sarcoidosis can be difficult because inflammation and swelling can be caused by a number of conditions. As sarcoidosis affects various body systems and organs, the symptoms may appear as another disease. Diagnostic testing and imaging helps doctors make an accurate diagnosis.

Treatment for 9/11 Sarcoidosis 

There is no cure for sarcoidosis, but treatment is available. The most common treatment is medication to treat the symptoms that result from this disease. Anti-inflammatory medications, drugs that suppress the immune system, and specific medication to treat skin conditions are commonly recommended and prescribed. Other symptom-specific treatments may include physical therapy, rehabilitation to help maintain strong respiratory function, or the use of medical devices – such as pacemakers – to treat cardiac issues.

Contact a September 11th Sarcoidosis Claim Lawyer to Discuss Your Eligibility for Benefits

You do not have to face the uncertainty of sarcoidosis alone. If you or a loved one suffer from sarcoidosis related to exposure from September 11th, contact a 9/11 sarcoidosis attorney at Pitta & Baione by completing our online contact form or calling us at 844-982-2667.

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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