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    WTC Responder? Get a Thyroid Check

    By Michael Barasch

    According to information released by the New York Police Department (NYPD) in September, incidence rates of two types of cancer have soared among first responders in recent years.  Although increased rates of cancer and other diseases among those exposed to toxic pollutants on and after September 11 is no surprise, Dr. Eli Kleinman, chief surgeon […]

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    Eleven Years Later: Possible Signs of Kidney Dysfunction Found in First Responders

    By Michael Barasch

    The events of September 11, 2001, cannot be forgotten, emotionally, mentally or physically. Although many lost their lives, loved ones and health over ten years ago, the toxic exposure on that deadly day refuses to become a memory.  In November, Dr. Mary Ann McLaughlin of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine discussed results of a […]

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    If Congress Fails to Act, Newly-Expanded Zadroga Act Health Benefits May Face Funding Cuts

    By Michael Barasch

    A June 2012 ruling by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) added 50 different types of cancer to the list of illnesses covered by the WTC Health Program. But many survivors of 9/11 were dismayed to learn this past September that $38 million of the money set aside for injured survivors may […]

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    Top Five Things to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney

    By Michael Barasch

    Finding the right injury lawyer in New York can seem like a daunting task.  After all, there are many choices. But the attorney an injured plaintiff chooses can have a huge impact on how his or her claim ultimately resolves.  An injured individual should be sure to choose an attorney who is responsive to client […]

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