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Overview: Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure in New Jersey
Key Facts: New Jersey Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Counties Served
- 0
- Communities Covered
- 16
- GBP Office Locations
- 3
- Key Industries
- Mixed, Occupational
- Statute of Limitations
- 2 years from diagnosis or discovery (N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2). Discovery rule applies. Wrongful-death: 2 years.…
- Consultation Cost
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Asbestos Exposure History in New Jersey
Asbestos Exposure in New Jersey
New Jersey ranks #6 nationally in cumulative mesothelioma deaths and #2 per-capita. Home to the Johns-Manville plant in Manville, NJ — the firm whose name became synonymous with asbestos litigation — plus the Exxon Bayway refinery, multiple shipyards, and the chemical/petroleum corridor along I-95.
NJ Multi-County Asbestos Litigation (MCL)
New Jersey operates one of the most plaintiff-friendly asbestos litigation venues in the country: the NJ Multi-County Litigation (MCL) Asbestos Docket, centralized in Middlesex County Superior Court. Cases involving NJ exposure are typically filed there. Our attorneys have experience with NJ MCL procedures.
NJ Mesothelioma Lawyers — How We Help
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents NJ mesothelioma victims across all 21 counties. Reviewed by Michelle Whitman, Lead Mesothelioma Attorney.
Compensation Available to NJ Victims
- Lawsuits — NJ MCL has produced some of the largest asbestos verdicts in the country. Settlements average $1.0–$1.8 million; verdicts have exceeded $10 million.
- Manville Trust + 60 others — workers exposed at the Manville plant qualify directly for the namesake trust plus 10+ others.
- VA disability — mesothelioma rated 100%.
Your Legal Rights in New Jersey
Understanding the legal landscape is critical when pursuing a mesothelioma or asbestos claim. Below is a summary of relevant legal information for cases involving exposure in New Jersey.
New Jersey Statute of Limitations
New Jersey Court System Overview
Legal Options for New Jersey Asbestos Victims
Mesothelioma victims and their families in New Jersey may be entitled to pursue compensation through several legal avenues:
- Personal injury lawsuits — filed against the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure
- Asbestos trust fund claims — over $30 billion remains in trust funds established by bankrupt asbestos companies
- Wrongful death claims — filed by surviving family members when a loved one has passed from mesothelioma
- Veterans benefits — additional compensation for veterans exposed to asbestos during military service
- Workers' compensation — benefits for occupational asbestos exposure, which may be pursued alongside other claims
Our attorneys handle cases involving New Jersey exposure sites and can identify all available sources of compensation. Call 1-800-875-3000 to discuss your case.
Top Asbestos Exposure Sites in New Jersey
The following facilities across New Jersey have been identified as locations where workers and residents may have been exposed to asbestos. This is a representative sample — visit individual county and community pages for complete local listings.
BASF (formerly Diamond Shamrock) Newark
The Diamond Shamrock / BASF Newark facility in the Ironbound district produced agricultural chemicals (including Agent Orange components). Beyond chemical contamination, asbestos was used in process equipment insulation and pipe lagging. Now a major Newark Superfund site.
ExxonMobil Bayway Refinery (now Phillips 66)
Bayway Refinery has operated since 1909 — one of the oldest in the country. Now operated by Phillips 66. Asbestos was used pervasively in pre-1980 process unit insulation. Linden and Union County have documented mesothelioma clusters tied to Bayway and the surrounding chemical corridor.
Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Kearny
Federal Shipbuilding (Kearny, NJ) was a major WWII shipbuilder, employing 32,000+ workers at peak. Built destroyers, escorts, landing ships. Asbestos was used pervasively in shipboard insulation. Closed 1948. Many Hudson County and NYC-metro mesothelioma cases trace to this yard.
Johns-Manville Manville Plant
The Johns-Manville Manville plant is the firm whose name became synonymous with asbestos litigation. Operating from 1912 to 1985 in the company town of Manville (NJ town renamed for the firm). Manufactured asbestos textiles, insulation, pipe, and brake linings. The 1982 bankruptcy created the Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust, the largest U.S. asbestos trust. Manville (NJ) residents have elevated mesothelioma rates from environmental exposure.
If you or a family member worked at any facility in New Jersey and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact our attorneys for a free case evaluation.
Next Steps for New Jersey Mesothelioma Victims
You have options. Our attorneys are ready to help you understand them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma in New Jersey
What is the NJ Multi-County Litigation (MCL) for asbestos?
NJ MCL is a centralized asbestos litigation docket in Middlesex County Superior Court — one of the most plaintiff-friendly venues in the country. Cases involving NJ exposure are typically filed there.
I lived in or worked at the Manville plant — am I eligible?
Yes. The Manville plant operated 1912-1985 in Manville, NJ. The 1982 bankruptcy created the Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust, the largest asbestos trust in the country. Both occupational AND environmental (residential) exposure pathways are documented for Manville-area cases.
How much can a NJ mesothelioma case be worth?
NJ MCL has produced some of the largest asbestos verdicts in the country, exceeding $10 million in multiple recent cases.
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 to speak with an attorney, or submit a free case evaluation.
Cities & Communities in New Jersey
Complete directory of every city and community page served by Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm in New Jersey, grouped by county area. 16 locations across 6 areas.
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