NEW YORK, NY, June 14, 2012 (Press-News.org) New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman commends the recommendation by a federal panel to add 14 broad categories of cancer, including 50 specific types, to the list of ailments covered by the Zadroga Act. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health accepted the panel's recommendation, reported the New York Daily News (6/8/2012).
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/zadroga-act-cover-50-cancers-landmark-ruling-article-1.1092366#ixzz1xGWmCcI8
The original 2011 act earmarked $4.3 billion in funding for medical treatment programs for first responders and recovery workers with illnesses related to the collapse of the World Trade Center buildings. It covered certain illnesses linked to 9/11 exposure, but no cancers.
The act also provided economic compensation for anyone who suffers long-term personal injury from exposure to Ground Zero.
The ruling means that thousands more Ground Zero first-responders, workers and residents who were near Ground Zero and later diagnosed with certain types of cancers may be able to receive treatment and compensation under the Zadroga Act.
As personal injury lawyer David Perecman, founder of The Perecman Firm, understands, lung cancer, thyroid cancer, colon cancer blood cancer, mesothelioma and lymphoma, are some of the cancers now on the list.
"This is a win for workers and residents who were near Ground Zero and who are now battling cancer," said personal injury lawyer Perecman, who has represented injured and sickened workers for decades. "Finally thousands who risked their lives and were seriously injured while on the job in New York may have the treatment and compensation they deserve."
New York personnel or responders who worked at the Ground Zero site and are injured should contact a New York personal injury lawyer at The Perecman Firm, one of New York City's top 20 personal injury firms in New York City for 2011-2012, according to U.S. News & World Report.
For more information on benefit eligibility or compensation from the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, please visit www.perecman.com, or call 1 718 WORKERS (967 5377).
About David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:
For the past 30 years, the New York personal injury, construction accident, medical malpractice, auto accident, and civil rights violation lawyers at The Perecman Firm, PLLC have handled all types of New York personal injury cases. David Perecman, founder of the Firm, has been recognized for his achievements as an Honoree in the National Law Journal's Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine's "The Best Lawyers in America" and The New York Times Magazine "New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition" for the years 2007-2010. The prestigious U.S. News & World Report ranks The Perecman Firm among the top 20 personal injury firms in New York City for 2011-2012.
The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $15 million verdict** for a construction accident (Index 112370/03), a $5.35 million dollar verdict*** for an automobile accident (Index 2749/04), and a $40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice (Index 2146/03)****.
The Perecman Firm serves Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, Upstate NY, Morris County, and Rockland County.
**later settled while on appeal for $7.940 million
*** later settled for $3.5 million
**** total potential payout
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[Press-News.org] New York Personal Injury Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Praises Decision to Include Cancer Coverage Under Zadroga Act for 9/11 RespondersNew York personal injury lawyer David Perecman praises the decision by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to expand the Zadroga Act to cover 50 types of cancer.