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Our firm won $768,000 for a NYC Transit Authority mason with cancer of the esophagus and cancer of the colon.
Esophageal Cancer Conditions
The esophagus is a hollow, muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Food and liquids that are swallowed travel through the inside of the esophagus to reach the stomach. T
his condition has turned out to be an all too common cancer among 9/11 first responders and Downtown Manhattan residents and area workers because of the higher exposure many had to the contaminated air at Ground Zero. There are two main types of esophageal cancer:
1) Squamous cell carcinoma
2) Adenocarcinoma
Common Diagnoses in 9/11 Survivors
Cancer in 9/11 first responders and Downtown Manhattan residents and workers is common – and our goal is to support every victim in every way that we can. Esophageal cancer (or esophagus cancer) is eligible for 9/11 cancer compensation, along with free lifetime health care and treatment from the WTC Health Program. We have represented many cases involving cancer in 9/11 first responders – and know just how important it is for every victim to be compensated and cared for. Our 9/11 lawyers are ready to answer any of your questions about the VCF claims process. Call us at 855-201-7087 or fill out a contact form here.
“They handled my mother’s claim and did a fantastic job. They were the middle man to the government and we were ecstatic when my mother received the most pain and suffering for her cancer.” -Rebecca F.
