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WTC HERO Blog
World Trade Center Litigation
- The Battle of 9/11 Ailing First Responders
- When Heroes Get Sick - Part 2, Lee Ielpi
- When Heroes Get Sick - Part 1, Andrew Porazzo
- September 11th Firefighter Gets New Lung & Regains Spirits
- Judge Hellerstein Finally Sets Trial Dates For WTC Lawsuits
- Can the Economic Crisis Deter the 9/11 Memorial from being completed?
- Scars from 9/11 In Memoriam
- 7th Anniversary of 9/11 Evokes a Multitude of Feelings
- Charity for 9/11 Firefighters Fail’s to Live up to Promises
- Injuries already occurring a mist the new WTC building
- City Questions 9/11 Workers’ Claims of Illness
General
Legal News
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NY judge signs off on deal for 9/11 responders
– The Associated Press -
U.S. District Court Approves Ground Zero Health Settlement
– The New York Times -
Judge OKs Deal For Sept. 11 Responders
– National Public Radio NPR -
Judge Approves $712.5 Million Settlement for 9/11 Health Claims
– Bloomberg Businessweek -
More cash is put on the table for sick Sept. 11 first responders in new plan
– NY Daily News -
9/11 settlement now up to claimants
– United Press International (UPI) -
World Trade Center settlement approved
– United Press International (UPI) -
NY judge signs off on deal for 9/11 responders
– The Washington Post -
Hellerstein Approves Respiratory Illness Settlement for 9/11 Workers – New York Law Journal
WTC Settlement Frequently Asked Questions
Decline Settlement
Can I decline to accept the settlement?
Yes, but we do not recommend that you do. We do not believe that it is in your best interest to continue the litigation. We don't believe that the Captive Insurance Company will make a better offer in the future. Additionally, if you proceed in the litigation your cases will be subject to the defendants’ now-pending motions for summary judgment on a variety of complex legal issues. If the Judge rules in the defendants’ favor on any of those motions, your case may be dismissed and you will not receive any compensation. Proceeding with the litigation will be risky, time consuming and expensive. The defendants have many defenses to your claims including immunity, causation and whether or not they actually owed you any duty. These defenses will be tested on your case if you decide to proceed which may result in the dismissal of your case. If your case is dismissed you will not receive any compensation.
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Metlife Critical Injury Insurance FAQs
Metlife Critical Injury Insurance FAQs
- What is MetLife’s Critical Injury Insurance?
- If I don’t agree to participate in the settlement, can I still get the MetLife Critical Injury Policy?
- How does the MetLife Critical Injury Insurance work?
- What if I am diagnosed with a covered cancer?
- Will I need to prove that my cancer was caused by my exposure to Ground Zero dust or a result of my work at Ground Zero?
- How do I enroll?
- Why do I need to designate a beneficiary? Can I change the beneficiary at any point in time?
- Has this Insurance been approved by the New York State Insurance Department?
- What if I have more questions?
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FAQs
World Trade Center Litigation
- Who is eligible to participate in this settlement process?
- What Defendants are involved in this settlement process?
- What Defendants are not involved in this settlement process?
Videos
World Trade Center Litigation:
- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Questions 9/11 Health Claims Hearing
- Nadler Questions at 9/11 Health Claims Hearing
- Conyers Questions at 9/11 Health Claims Hearing