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9/11 IS STILL CLAIMING VICTIMS R

$10+ Billion Compensation Fund and Lifetime Healthcare for Anyone in Lower Manhattan Between 9/11 and May 30, 2002

Downtown professionals, office workers, residents, first responders, construction workers, utility workers, city workers, students, volunteers, families who lost loved ones, and others are entitled to cash payouts from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and lifetime healthcare from the World Trade Center Health Program.  

Deadlines Apply! Contact our experienced attorneys today for a free claim evaluation. Our attorneys have been representing 9/11 victims and supporting the 9/11 community since 2001. Even if you are not sick, we can register your claim to protect your rights in the future.

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Dan Hansen

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Troy Rosasco

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$500+ Million Recovered

for Clients and Their Families

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Free Lifetime Healthcare

for Thousands of Victims

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Helping One Client at a Time, Since 2001

Our Successes

$3.4 Million

For a downtown Manhattan Professional disabled by breast cancer

$3.4 Million

For widow of Century 21 Department store executive who passed due to 9/11 bladder cancer

$3.2 Million

For a NYPD Officer disabled by colon cancer

$3.0 Million

For a spouse of a Wall Street Broker who passed from Multiple Myeloma

$2.9 Million

For a crane operator who passed due to 9/11-related cancer

$1.9 Million

For FDNY firefighter disabled due to 9/11 interstitial lung disease and COPD

$3.4 Million

For a downtown Manhattan Professional disabled by breast cancer

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THE 9/11 VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND IS NOT JUST FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

Most simply, you had to be in Lower Manhattan any time between 9/11 and May 30, 2002. In fact, it is estimated that over 400,000 "non-first responders" were exposed to the toxic air that engulfed downtown New York City. These include:

  • 360,000+ Office Workers
  • 50,000+ Construction Workers
  • 25,000+ Downtown Residents
  • 20,000+ Students, Teachers, Volunteers

The federal government has set aside $10+ billion, enough money to compensate ALL who were exposed to the toxic air after "the government told everyone the air was safe and it was OK to return to Lower Manhattan after 9/11". The truth was that the air was poisonous. The government has since admitted that this toxic air causes over 68 types of cancer, respiratory and digestive conditions related to the 9/11 toxic air. Over 120,000 individuals have become ill or died due to 9/11 related toxic exposure.

Our attorneys can register you TODAY to meet the deadline to receive a cash payment and lifetime 9/11 healthcare.

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WHAT IS CONSIDERED THE 9/11 NYC EXPOSURE ZONE ?

Anywhere in Lower Manhattan south of Canal Street or where the debris was handled, such as the Morgue or Fresh Kills.

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WHEN DID YOU NEED TO BE THERE TO BE ELIGIBLE ?

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VCF

On 9/11 or any time after until May 30, 2002.

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On 9/11 or any time after until July 31, 2002.

What cancers and other illnesses qualify for compensation from the 9/11 Fund?

Over 70 cancers including Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer and many others plus breathing and digestive conditions.

DEADLINE ALERT !

The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund encourages everyone to Register Now, even if you missed a prior deadline or are currently healthy. There is still time to file. Call our office today at 212-697-3701 and protect your right to compensation and healthcare!

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WHAT ARE THE 9/11 BENEFITS?

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Tax Free Compensation for Pain & Suffering - No Need to Lose Time from Work

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Lifetime 100% paid Healthcare at the best hospitals in the country

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Tax Free Compensation for 100% Lost Wages if disabled/death

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Funeral and Burial costs for
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WE WROTE THE BOOK ON
THE 9/11 VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND !

You have questions - We have answers! We have represented thousands of 9/11 victims for over 21 years. We know the program inside out. 

WHY CHOOSE HANSEN & ROSASCO?

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We have been representing 9/11 victims and families since the beginning - over 21 years ago. Our clients are not treated like numbers in a factory setting. Our attorneys know our client's names (just read our hundreds of reviews and testimonials). We will match our experienced and compassionate staff up to any 9/11 law firm. We treat our clients one at a time.

What DOES matter? The INDIVIDUAL compensation award in YOUR individual case! Hansen & Rosasco will match our "individual client highest awards" (including many $3+ million and above) up to any other 9/11 law firm.  Awards of this high amount require individual case strategies coordinating Social Security disability benefits, workers compensation benefits, disability retirement pensions, short term and long term disability benefits, PSOB benefits and life insurance in death cases. These benefits may substantially impact your "net  compensation award" from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. We are the ONLY 9/11 law firm with a founding partner who has represented clients in all these different types of benefit claims and knows how  to coordinate them to your ADVANTAGE.

Handling 9/11  Victim Compensation claims is PERSONAL to Hansen & Rosasco. In October 2001, Troy Rosasco took his first 9/11 victim death claim representing the family for free.  The family lost their 22-year-old son when the North Tower came down. The son worked at the famous "Windows on the World Restaurant" on the 107th floor. His mother worked for a financial institution on a floor below and had helped him get the job at the restaurant. She got out of the building and to safety before the building fell. Her young son did not. Troy Rosasco met with the mother who was devastated by "survivor guilt" for both getting her son the job in the restaurant and getting out of the building herself. After hearing that story, and successfully getting the family compensation, Troy knew that helping 9/11 victims was a calling, not just the practice of an area of law.  Every employee at Hansen & Rosasco brings this sense of caring, dedication and service to the 9/11 community every day.

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Our Reviews Speak Volumes

The 9/11 attorneys at Hansen & Rosasco, LLP have dedicated much of their long careers to representing the 9/11 community. It is these people, who returned to lower Manhattan after being told by the government that the air was safe when it was not, who motivate our team of attorneys to make sure that everyone whose lives were affected by 9/11 get the maximum payment from the Compensation Fund and health care that they deserve.

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"I want to extend my sincere thanks to the team at Hansen and Rosasco.Troy and Sam tossed me a life jacket when I needed it the most.I really don't know where I would be right now without your help."

Kellen J.

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“From the first phone call to the final settlement, every facet of my case was handled discreetly and professionally. Someone was always there to answer your questions and guide you through the necessary procedures, resulting in a very satisfying outcome. Use Hansen and Rosasco, you won't be disappointed.”

John G.

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“Hansen and Rosasco has undoubtedly been an excellent firm to work for. Many times clients become a file number, but this firm should be very proud and invest in their staff. We had the honor of working with Lourdes and it was an absolute pleasure! She is personable, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. She was always very quick to respond to any questions and helped us every step of the way regarding a 9/11 claim."

Jody L.

WE HAVE WON HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN 9/11 AWARDS FOR THOUSANDS OF CLIENTS!

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$3.2 million for a NYC Police Officer with Cancer

Hansen & Rosasco 9/11 lawyers represented and won $3.2 million for “loss of earnings” and “pain and suffering” VCF awards for a NYC police officer who became completely disabled by 9/11-related colorectal cancer.

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$3.4 million for a downtown Manhattan worker with Cancer

Hansen & Rosasco 9/11 lawyers advocated for and won $3.4 million VCF award, including "loss of earnings" for a downtown Manhattan Professional disabled by 9/11-related breast cancer.

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$1.1 million for NYC ironworker with Asthma

Hansen & Rosasco won $1.1 million for a NYC ironworker and volunteer firefighter who was disabled by both asthma and 9/11-related thyroid cancer.

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$1.1 million for Battery Park area resident with Cancer

Hansen & Rosasco won $1.1 million for a Downtown Manhattan resident that was diagnosed with 9/11-related Breast Cancer and underwent a double mastectomy.

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$3 million for 9/11-related Wrongful Death claim

Hansen & Rosasco represented the spouse of a Wall Street Broker who unfortunately passed from 9/11-related multiple myeloma.

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$1.1 million for NYC ironworker with Asthma

Hansen & Rosasco won $1.1 million for a NYC ironworker and volunteer firefighter that was disabled by both asthma and 9/11-related thyroid cancer.

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$3.2 million for a NYC Police Officer with Cancer

Hansen & Rosasco 9/11 lawyers represented and won $3.2 million for “loss of earnings” and “pain and suffering” in VCF awards for a NYC police officer who became completely disabled by 9/11-related colorectal cancer.

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HANSEN & ROSASCO VCF CLAIMS PROCESS

Navigating the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund can be frustrating, complicated and time-consuming. At Hansen & Rosasco, LLP, it is our goal to take this burden off you and get you the maximum payout you deserve while allowing you to concentrate on your health. 

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STEP 1

Client calls our office to discuss eligibility for VCF and WTC Health Program. Client retains Hansen & Rosasco, if eligible.

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Hansen & Rosasco registers claim with VCF and begins review of preliminary documents provided by client.

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Hansen & Rosasco begins work to establish “presence” in the NYC Exposure Zone, including contacting “presence” witnesses. Hansen & Rosasco obtains sworn witness affidavits and written Victim Presence Statement affidavit.

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Hansen & Rosasco helps file a completed claim with WTC Health Program, a step before the VCF claim can be filed.

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Hansen & Rosasco investigates if 9/11 condition disables client from work and past earning history for potential “loss of earnings award.”

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Hansen & Rosasco submits fully completed claim to VCF for review. Usually takes 12-18 months for VCF to review and make award.

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VCF makes award determination. Hansen & Rosasco reviews for accuracy and discusses with client. Client advised if award is correct and, if not, if appeal should be pursued.

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Hansen & Rosasco receives client’s award from VCF into our attorney escrow account and award is distributed to client after deduction of 10%  government capped attorney fee. Case is closed for time being, assuming 9/11 condition remains stable.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THE 9/11 VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND ?

If you were present in the NYC “9/11 EXPOSURE ZONE” between 9/11/2001 and 5/30/2002, and you are now suffering from a qualifying medical condition (including one of over 68 types of cancer), there is a good chance that free lifetime healthcare and a tax-free cash award are available to you.

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If your condition changes, or you are not satisfied with your award, you will need to file an 9/11 Fund amendment or appeal. This is not an easy process and one that can be overwhelming to victims and their families. You will not receive a payment until your appeal is concluded, so it is important to have a 9/11 VCF law firm on your side that can expedite the process and help the appeals process go smoothly. Hansen & Rosasco, LLP can help you navigate this complex process. Learn more about the 9/11 amendments and appeals processes here.

You may have 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) eligibility if you were present in the “9/11 Crash Site Area” between September 11th, 2001 and May 30th, 2002. All 9/11 victims – including first responders and locals in the Lower Manhattan area – who were exposed to toxins on the day of, and nine months following the attacks, are eligible for VCF payouts. If you have a 9/11-related illness or are a family member who lost a loved one on 9/11, you could be eligible for an award from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. To file a claim, you must register with the VCF by the registration deadline. You have until October 1, 2090, to file all claim forms and supporting documents. However, we advise everyone to begin the process as soon as they can. This will improve your chances of success. Learn more about who is covered by the Victim Compensation Fund here.

  • Non-economic loss (pain and suffering)
  • Wrongful death award
  • Past and future lost earnings
  • Past lost employment-related benefits
  • Future lost employment-related benefits
  • Past out-of-pocket medical expenses
  • Past and future replacement/household services
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Memorial service expenses

Learn more about the compensation payouts from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund here.

Yes. The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund calls “pain and suffering” damages “non-economic loss.” Pain and suffering damages describe the physical pain, emotional distress, and the loss of enjoyment of life’s activities that a victim endures as a result of the 9/11-covered physical injuries or illnesses. Importantly, the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund does not make an award for non-physical injuries such as PTSD, but the WTC Health Program does provide lifetime coverage for counselling for PTSD and other mental health conditions. Read more about the 9/11 VCF pain and suffering payouts here.

The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund has very strict deadlines for filing 9/11 compensation claims. Missing your deadline has a direct impact on your chances of receiving victim compensation payouts. The registration deadline for the VCF application is two years from the date that either: (i) the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) “certified” a cancer or other condition, or (ii) the date that a state worker’s compensation board or a government employer (such as the FDNY, NYPD, or NYCERS) found a condition as 9/11-related for purposes of awarding a disability pension. For deceased/wrongful death claims, the deadline is July 29, 2021 for the families/estate of anyone who passed before July 29, 2019 or two years from the date of death for families/estate of anyone who passed after July 29, 2019. For a complete list of important deadlines, visit our “9/11 Fund Deadlines” page.