The Importance of Hiring a New York City 9/11 Lawyer

Who Hires a 9/11 Lawyer?

Generally, 9/11 lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means that they are paid out of the proceeds of a successful claim. At Pitta & Baione, LLP, we do not bill our clients at any point, and we only get paid if you get paid.

Due to the complexities of navigating the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) as well as the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), many 9/11 survivors and responders choose to be represented by a 9/11 lawyer.

Do I Need a 9/11 Lawyer to File a Claim for Financial or Health Benefits?

Benefits under the WTCHP and the VCF are only available to those 9/11 victims who can demonstrate that they suffer from a 9/11-related health condition. Incomplete or insufficient documentation is the number one cause of delayed or denied claims.

Our 9/11 lawyers have years of experience in gathering and verifying the evidence needed to successfully prove a claim. They are also experienced with handling complex issues such as: 

• Navigating the different eligibility requirements (e.g., responder, survivor, etc.).
• Submitting a complete, accurate, and timely application.
• Proving economic and non-economic losses associated with health conditions to the VCF. 
• Determining a person’s eligibility based on exposure zones, including possible claims for people South of Houston Street (North of Canal Street).

Rules and deadlines under the WTCHP and the VCF change frequently. Clients may risk losing benefits if they are not aware of any changes in the law. The 9/11 lawyers at Pitta & Baione, LLP actively monitor program rules so that we can help our clients stay ahead of any changes.

Faster Access to Your 9/11 Benefits 

A 9/11 lawyer can help ensure that you have access to your health and financial benefits when you need them. He or she will work with you to gather and verify evidence for your claim. And, if your claim is denied, your lawyer will provide additional information or represent you in an appeal. Be aware that if you are terminally ill, in rapidly deteriorating health, or struggling with financial hardship, you may not be able to afford to wait until your claim can be processed. 

Call a 9/11 Lawyer at Pitta & Baione, LLP for Counsel From Start to Finish

Pitta & Baione, LLP is one of the only 9/11 law firms that handles every step of the claims process for our clients – from registering a claim to gathering evidence and medical records to preparing all application forms and supporting documentation, as well as amending or appealing claims if needed.

Notably, Pitta & Baione, LLP is also the firm that other lawyers call when they need a 9/11 lawyer. We represent attorneys who practice in areas such as complex securities transactions and litigation, commercial litigation, real estate transactions and litigation, criminal law, civil rights, labor and employment law, government relations, medical malpractice, and – most significantly – personal injury.

Working with a knowledgeable and experienced 9/11 lawyer can help ensure that you receive all the benefits you deserve without unnecessary delays. Call Pitta & Baione, LLP at 844-901-1296 and let us help you initiate a claim.

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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