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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
Miscellaneous
What type of proof will plaintiffs need to show in order to receive payment under this settlement process?
To recover under the settlement, each plaintiff will have to submit proof that he or she participated in the WTC rescue, recovery and debris removal project, as well as specific medical documentation and a physician’s diagnosis confirming their claimed illness or injury. All of this information must be submitted under oath and will be subject to an audit. The Allocation Neutral will oversee this process to determine each plaintiff’s illness or injury and each plaintiff’s resulting compensation under the settlement.
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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