Did you suffer a tendon tear due to the physically demanding conditions during and after the 9/11 tragedy? If yes, you can secure compensation through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). Contact ELG Law today for legal assistance filing your 9/11 VCF claim for tendon tears. Our skilled lawyers have over 30 years of experience, so you can be sure you are in the right hands. To get started, we need your medical records and proof of presence in the 9/11 exposure zone. Once eligibility is established, one of our lawyers will handle your case.
Causes of tendon tears
Tendons are essential tissues that connect the muscle to the bone. Tendon tears happen when these tissues are damaged due to blunt force trauma or overuse. In the most severe and unfortunate cases, a tendon can rupture completely, meaning it has detached entirely from the bone.
People with complete tendon tears will need to undergo surgery to heal correctly. While some may only sustain partial tears, the injury can still lead to long-term impairments if not medically treated immediately.
Tendon tears linked to 9/11 rescue and recovery efforts
Numerous 9/11 victims were trapped under building structures, while many were led toward quick evacuation. These horrific circumstances required intense physical demands for people to survive. On the other hand, rescue teams, clean-up crews, and other volunteers were also given physically demanding jobs during the recovery period in Lower Manhattan. The immediate need for heavy physical efforts increased the likelihood of sustaining acute traumatic injuries such as tendon tears.
Key facts
VCF reauthorized through
2090
Certifiable conditions
70+ via WTCHP
Injured or developed a disease
Sep 11, 2001 - May 30, 2002