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Federal Bill May Offer NJ Firefighters Cancer Detection Tests Following PFAS Exposure
June 30, 2023
Firefighters endanger their lives to protect the lives of citizens daily, so when these entrusted public servants are dealt cancer-causing...
How Many Have Died From 9/11-Related Illnesses?
June 30, 2023
The tragic events on September 11, 2001, left a lasting impact on countless lives. Throughout the tri-state area and beyond,...
Is Your Landlord Responsible for Deadly Fires?
June 15, 2023
When tenants rent a space to be their home, they expect safety. However, whether due to negligence or other reasons,...
A Call for Action: Protect and Provide for Healthcare Workers and First Responders amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 17, 2020
As Covid-19 spreads throughout New York City and to the rest of the country, our thoughts and prayers go out...
Updates on the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Extension Legislation
July 19, 2019
House of Representatives Votes in Favor of VCF Extension On Friday, July 12th, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives voted by...
House Judiciary Committee Votes in Favor of VCF Extension After Testimony from Sullivan Papain Client and Others
June 17, 2019
After powerful testimony from several key figures, including Sullivan Papain client and retired FDNY Lieutenant Michael O’Connell and former Daily...
Remembering Black Sunday Firefighters
January 23, 2018
Today marks the anniversary of the devastating Black Sunday fires in 2005, which killed or severely injured seven members of the FDNY. First, Brooklyn...
What Are My Rights If I Am Asked For a Drug Test?
December 21, 2017
The FDNY has a random drug testing program. When a Company is chosen by computer as the subject of a...
What should I do if I receive a notice or call from EEO or BITS?
November 1, 2017
The short answer is to not answer any questions and immediately call your Trustee. Often, when either BITS or EEO...
Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. Secures Major VCF Awards In First Quarter Of 2017
May 4, 2017
On April 28, 2017, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) issued its First Quarterly Report for 2017 and its findings...
New Rules for VCF Claims
August 11, 2016
With the extension of the Victim Compensation Fund, updated rules for claims are now in place. Check out Sullivan Papain’s...
9/11 Compensation Fund Has Paid Out $1.5B
June 22, 2016
9/11 Compensation Fund Has Paid Out $1.5B To Victims of Attacks More than $1.5 billion in compensation funds has been...