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Mesothelioma in New Jersey
Legal rights, asbestos exposure sites, and compensation options in New Jersey (NJ)
Personal Injury Deadline
2 years
Wrongful Death Deadline
2 years
Settlement Range
$1.2 million – $3.2 million
New Jersey Asbestos Key Facts
- • New Jersey has one of the highest mesothelioma death rates in the nation
- • The Johns-Manville plant in Manville was one of the largest asbestos product manufacturers in the world
- • The town of Manville itself was heavily contaminated by asbestos from the manufacturing plant
- • New Jersey's petrochemical industry along the turnpike corridor was another major source of exposure
Known Asbestos Job Sites in New Jersey
The following sites in New Jersey have been identified as locations where workers may have been exposed to asbestos. If you worked at any of these sites, you may be eligible for compensation.
- • Johns-Manville plant in Manville
- • Bayonne Naval Supply Depot
- • New Jersey Zinc Company
- • PSE&G power plants
- • Picatinny Arsenal
- • Port Newark shipyards
Statute of Limitations in New Jersey
Personal Injury
2 years
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis in New Jersey.
Wrongful Death
2 years
The deadline for surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jersey.
Explore Your Legal Options in New Jersey
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under New Jersey law.