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Personal Injury

East Palestine Train Derailment Could Spark ‘An Explosion of Cancers’

By Michael Barasch

Managing Partner Mike Barasch warns that the release of toxic chemicals, including known carcinogens, from a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, could result in an “explosion of cancers,” among community residents—similar to Ground Zero after 9/11. It sent shivers down my spine when the EPA told residents of East Palestine, ‘The air is safe […]

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Police Officers • First Responders

Mike Barasch Receives National NYPD 10-13 Man of the Year Award

By Michael Barasch

Managing Partner Mike Barasch, Partner Lee London, and Ret. FDNY Deputy Chief Richie Alles were honored to be invited to the annual Retired NYPD Florida luncheon. Mike was awarded the National 10-13 Man of the Year Award for the work our firm has done on behalf of first responders and the 9/11 community. It is […]

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Victim Compensation Fund

Breaking News: Uterine Cancer Now Recognized as 9/11-Related Cancer

By Michael Barasch

After years of being underrepresented, women who have developed uterine cancer—including endometrial cancer—from their exposure to 9/11 toxins are now eligible for free health care and compensation. “I’m just thankful and so grateful to all the people who really advocated for this,” says our client Diane Rivera (pictured). She was working at Citibank at 111 […]

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WTC Health Program

Barasch & McGarry Calls on Congress to Fully Fund the World Trade Center Health Program

By Michael Barasch

Over the years, Barasch & McGarry has advocated relentlessly for the 9/11 community’s right to free health care and compensation. Now, we need your help. While the Victim Compensation Fund has been fully funded until 2090, due to an explosion of cancers in the 9/11 community, the World Trade Center Health Program is estimated to […]

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First Responders • Victim Compensation Fund • 9/11 Injuries

Mike Barasch Appears on 60 Minutes to Discuss Predatory Lending Company Targeting 9/11 Victims

By Michael Barasch

9/11 Victims Forced to Pay Over 150% Interest for Loans Managing Partner Mike Barasch was interviewed on 60 Minutes for a story about a lending company that was charging people in the 9/11 community exorbitant interest rates for loans they needed while they waited for their VCF award payments. We blew the whistle on RD […]

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WTC Health Program • Victim Compensation Fund • Zadroga Act

Barasch & McGarry Recognizes Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

By Michael Barasch

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Young men between the ages of 15 and 35 generally have the highest risk of developing testicular cancer. But individuals who were exposed to Ground Zero toxins in Lower Manhattan on and after 9/11 also have a higher risk of developing testicular cancer, along with 68 other types of cancer and many […]

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