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One recent story in the news caught my attention – the brave men and women who went to work to clear the rubble and debris from the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks have never received a dime of the $1 billion in insurance money the government granted them.

The ground zero workers have filed a lawsuit seeking coverage for serious on-the-job injuries, including many who were hurt from breathing the toxic dust created by the buildings’ collapse. Even though a special company was created just to handle these claims, not one injured WTC cleanup worker has been compensated yet under this plan.

At my law firm we see the damage that can be caused by work-related injuries. I’ve seen hardworking men and women hurt on the job that desperately need help to pay for expenses that may have never been a problem if they were not injured while doing their job.

That’s why I was so taken aback to learn that these courageous ground zero workers now have to fight just to get work comp benefits the government already set aside for their needs. On-the-job injuries mean high medical bills, lost wages, and even death. That’s why I sincerely hope these brave men and women are rewarded the fair coverage they deserve.