What is the Zadroga Act? - 9/11 Benefits Lawyers

Posted December 30, 2015

On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010. The Zadroga Act (named for James Zadroga, an NYPD Detective who died in 2006 from respiratory failure linked to Ground Zero exposure) established and provided funding for two separate but related federal benefit programs: The World Trade Center Health Program (“WTCHP”) and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”).

The WTCHP provides free medical monitoring, treatment, and medication for physical and psychological conditions while the VCF provides financial compensation for the pain, suffering, lost earnings, replacement services, and medical expenses caused by 9/11-related physical conditions.

Pitta & Baione LLP

Pitta & Baione LLP represents 9/11 victims and their families seeking health and compensation benefits under the Zadroga Act. For years, our attorneys fought to pass the Act through Congress - securing over $12 billion in funding. We have since recovered millions of dollars in 9/11 victim compensation for our clients. If you were in Lower Manhattan, Fresh Kills Landfill, or anywhere along the routes of debris removal from 9/11/01 to 5/30/02, you may be eligible for benefits.