New Jersey Mesothelioma Attorney Directory

New Jersey has one of the highest mesothelioma incidence rates in the nation, a consequence of its dense industrial history and concentration of chemical manufacturing, oil refining, and shipbuilding. The Johns-Manville Corporation, the nation's largest asbestos products manufacturer, operated its flagship plant in Manville, New Jersey for decades, producing asbestos insulation, roofing, and building materials that exposed workers and contaminated the surrounding community. The Newark and Elizabeth industrial corridor contained chemical plants, refineries, and factories that used asbestos products extensively. Shipyards along the Delaware River, including the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden and the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Kearny, built warships and commercial vessels using massive quantities of asbestos. Oil refineries in Linden, Bayway, and along the Arthur Kill waterway used asbestos insulation throughout their operations. Fort Dix, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and the Picatinny Arsenal all contained asbestos in their facilities. The Public Service Electric & Gas Company operated power plants across the state with asbestos insulation. New Jersey's courts have been among the most active asbestos litigation venues in the nation, and the state has developed specialized case management procedures for asbestos cases. The two-year statute of limitations from discovery requires prompt action after diagnosis.