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Mesothelioma in New York
Legal rights, asbestos exposure sites, and compensation options in New York (NY)
Personal Injury Deadline
3 years
Wrongful Death Deadline
2 years
Settlement Range
$1.5 million – $3.5 million
New York Asbestos Key Facts
- • New York is one of the most active states for mesothelioma litigation
- • The Brooklyn Navy Yard built and repaired hundreds of ships using asbestos materials
- • The World Trade Center contained hundreds of tons of asbestos, and its collapse in 2001 created additional exposure
- • New York City's aging infrastructure means ongoing asbestos exposure risks during renovation and demolition
Known Asbestos Job Sites in New York
The following sites in New York 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.
- • Brooklyn Navy Yard
- • Con Edison power plants throughout NYC
- • World Trade Center (pre-2001)
- • Bethlehem Steel Lackawanna plant
- • General Electric facilities in Schenectady
- • Staten Island Shipyard
Statute of Limitations in New York
Personal Injury
3 years
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis in New York.
Wrongful Death
2 years
The deadline for surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit in New York.
Explore Your Legal Options in New York
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under New York law.