About Asbestos Exposure in New Jersey
Thousands of workers in New Jersey were exposed to asbestos at industrial facilities, construction sites, shipyards, power plants, and other workplaces throughout the 20th century. Many of these companies have been held liable for asbestos exposure in lawsuits and have established bankruptcy trusts to compensate victims.
If you or a loved one worked at any of the locations listed below and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be eligible for compensation.
Exposure Sites by City
- Standard Uniform Service
- Standard Tank Cleaning
- AT&T
- Beaunit Mills
- Jo-Mar Builders
- Lumber Store, Inc.
- U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co.
- Burnt Hills Boston Lake School
- Wiglers Bakery
- Construction Aggregates
- Foster Wheeler
- Naval Ammunition Depot
- Weeks Dredging & Contracting
- Bradford Securities Operations, Inc.
- CK Liquidation Corp.
- Bethlehem Steel
- Stevens Institute of Technology
- Kellogg Company
- Congoleum Corporation
- Jefferson Township School District
- Systra Engineering, Inc.
- Gates Construction
- Gates-Atlantic Marine Construction
- Foster Wheeler
- Calton Homes, Inc.
- Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea, Inc.
- Allied Corporation
- AT&T
- Bendix
- Honeywell, Inc.
- Suburban Transit
- Continental Airlines
- Lincoln Transit Co.
- Titan Southeast Construction
- Mobil Oil Refinery
- Fuller Brush Company
- Ingersoll Rand Plant
- Auto Warehouses, Inc.
- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.
- Princeton University
- RW Denny & Buckley & Co.
- Panasonic Corporation of North America
- Schiavone Construction Co.
- Congoleum Corporation
- Consolidates Felspar Corp.
- Morgan County Metals Corp.
What to Do If You Worked at These Sites
If you worked at any facility listed above and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, take these steps:
- Document your work history: Note dates, job duties, and specific locations where you worked
- Gather medical records: Obtain documentation of your diagnosis and treatment
- Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced lawyer can identify all potential compensation sources
- File claims promptly: Statutes of limitations may limit your time to file
Compensation Options
Workers exposed to asbestos in New Jersey may be eligible for compensation from multiple sources:
- Asbestos Trust Funds: Many bankrupt asbestos companies have established trusts with billions in assets
- Lawsuits: Claims against companies still in business that manufactured or used asbestos
- VA Benefits: For veterans exposed during military service
- Workers' Compensation: State programs for occupational exposure