Claim Procedures | 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

How Our 9/11 Attorneys Help You

• We properly register your claim in a timely manner so that you do not miss the strict 9/11 claim filing deadlines.
• Our team helps you get your 9/11-related cancer and/or other conditions certified by the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).
• Obtain “Proof of Presence” evidence by preparing detailed witness affidavits to establish your eligibility for compensation.
• Obtain all your medical records so that we can present a full picture of your 9/11-related health problems to the VCF, which may help increase your award.
• We represent you and coordinate the complex interplay between 9/11-related Social Security claims and Workers’ Compensation Claims.
• We help you prepare 9/11 Victim Impact Statements to obtain the maximum award for non-economic losses (e.g., pain and suffering damages).
• Obtain all prior tax returns, pension and benefits information, Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation, past out-of-pocket medical expenses, and household expenses to calculate your lost earnings and economic losses claim.
• Complete and file all other necessary legal documents and forms, including the Surrogate Court petitions and other Court applications required for all 9/11 death claims.
• Write a comprehensive legal brief, as necessary, explaining all your economic and non-economic damages, including advocating for how the damages should be determined.
• Review your award notice for accuracy.
• If we disagree with either the amount of your award or an eligibility decision, we can appeal your award and our attorney will fight for you at the formal hearing at the Department of Justice.
• If your condition worsens, we will amend your claim for additional compensation.
• Most importantly, our 9/11 attorneys listen to you and your loved ones in a compassionate and helpful way as we advocate for you with the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.