Mesothelioma in New Jersey & Pennsylvania: What Patients and Families Need to Know

Introduction

A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating. For many families in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the shock is compounded by learning the disease was caused by asbestos exposure that could have been prevented.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed, you may be asking: Where was the exposure? Do I qualify for a lawsuit? How much time do I have to act? This guide provides answers and outlines your legal options.

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What Is Mesothelioma?

• A rare and aggressive cancer linked exclusively to asbestos exposure.

• Often affects the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) or abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma).

• Symptoms typically appear decades after exposure: shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue.

  
  

Where Were People Exposed in NJ & PA?

New Jersey exposure sites include:

• Chemical plants in Camden and Linden.

• Shipyards along the Delaware River.

• The Johns-Manville plant in Manville.

• Schools and public buildings built before the 1980s.

Pennsylvania exposure sites include:

• Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

• Bethlehem Steel and other steel mills.

• Refineries and power plants across the state.

Thousands of workers, veterans, and families were exposed without adequate warnings.

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Do I Qualify for a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?

You may be eligible if:

• You were diagnosed with mesothelioma (confirmed by medical records).

• You worked at or lived near an asbestos exposure site in NJ or PA.

• You are a veteran who served at facilities where asbestos was widely used.

Family members can also bring claims on behalf of loved ones who passed away from the disease.

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

Statutes of limitation vary by state:

• New Jersey: Typically 2 years from diagnosis (or discovery).

• Pennsylvania: Typically 2 years from diagnosis.

Because symptoms appear decades later, it’s critical to act quickly once diagnosed.

What Is a Mesothelioma Case Worth in NJ & PA?

Compensation may include:

• Medical expenses and travel to treatment centers.

• Lost income and financial security for families.

• Pain, suffering, and loss of companionship.

Past results: Some NJ & PA mesothelioma verdicts and settlements have reached millions of dollars for affected families.

Why Hire a Local Mesothelioma Lawyer?

Many national firms advertise, but patients in NJ & PA benefit from a local firm that:

• Knows regional asbestos exposure sites.

• Has relationships with courts and judges in NJ & PA.

• Provides personal, compassionate representation to families close to home.

FAQs

Q: What if I was exposed in the military?

A: Veterans often qualify. The Navy, in particular, had heavy asbestos use in ships and shipyards. VA claims may also be available.

Q: Can my family sue if my loved one has passed away?

A: Yes. Wrongful death claims can be filed by surviving spouses or children.

Q: What if I don’t remember where I was exposed?

A: Experienced asbestos lawyers can investigate work history, military service, and product use to build your case.

Why Choose Our Firm

At Cohen, Placitella & Roth, we have:

• Decades of experience winning asbestos cases in NJ & PA.

• Proven verdicts and settlements for local families.

• Compassionate, client-first representation.

We are here to stand with you and fight for justice.

Next Steps

1. Contact us for a free case review.

2. We’ll identify your asbestos exposure history.

3. If eligible, we’ll file your claim and fight for maximum compensation.

Appendix: Approved Job Sites — New Jersey & Pennsylvania

Source: Pittsburgh Corning (PCC) Asbestos PI Trust – Approved Site List (State-Sorted, June 2023). Other trusts (Owens Corning/Fibreboard, USG/APG, W.R. Grace) also maintain NJ/PA lists that your attorney can cross-check.

New Jersey (Selected Approved Job Sites)

• ESSO Research & Engineering — Linden, NJ

• Bell Telephone Laboratories (Bell Labs) — Linden, NJ

• Hercules Plant — Parlin, NJ

• PSE&G – Salem Generating Station (Units 1 & 2) — Lower Alloways Creek, NJ

• Atlantic City Electric – Beesley’s Point Generating Station — Marmora, NJ

• Merck & Co. – Rahway Plant — Rahway, NJ

• PSE&G – Bergen Generating Station — Ridgefield, NJ

• National Lead Corporation Plant — Sayreville, NJ

• American Smelting & Refining Co. – Central Research Laboratories — South Plainfield, NJ

• U.S. Steel – Blast Furnace — Trenton, NJ

• International Flavors & Fragrances — Union Beach, NJ

• Kontes Manufacturing Plant — Vineland, NJ

• Whippany Paper Board Plant — Whippany, NJ

Pennsylvania (Selected Approved Job Sites)

• Jones & Laughlin Steel – Aliquippa Works — Aliquippa, PA

• Nuclear Materials & Equipment Corp. (NUMEC) – Nuclear Plant — Apollo, PA

• Bethlehem Steel – Bethlehem Works — Bethlehem, PA

• Koppers Plant — Bridgeville, PA

• Rohm & Haas Plant — Bristol, PA

• U.S. Bureau of Mines – Experimental Mine — Bruceton, PA

• Duquesne Light – Cheswick Power Plant — Cheswick, PA

• U.S. Steel – Clairton Works — Clairton, PA

• Peach Bottom Nuclear Generating Station – Unit 2 — Delta, PA

• Westinghouse Plant — East Pittsburgh, PA

• Duquesne Light – Elrama Power Plant — Elrama, PA

• Hammermill Paper Mill — Erie, PA

• PPL – Martins Creek Power Plant — Bangor, PA

• Bethlehem Steel – Johnstown Works — Johnstown, PA

• U.S. Steel – Fairless Hills Works — Morrisville, PA

• Atlantic Richfield Refinery — Philadelphia, PA

• Philadelphia Electric – Schuylkill Station — Philadelphia, PA

• University of Pennsylvania – Chemistry Building — Philadelphia, PA

• Carnegie Mellon University – Hammershlag Hall — Pittsburgh, PA

• U.S. Steel – Irvin Plant — West Mifflin, PA