Newark Mesothelioma Lawyer

Many residents have sought the help of Newark mesothelioma lawyers after working for years in industrial facilities that used asbestos. Many job sites still contain asbestos, putting Newark residents at risk of developing mesothelioma.

If you or a loved one suffer from mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may qualify for substantial compensation. Fill out our form to receive our free Financial Compensation Packet. Our packet is loaded with information on experienced mesothelioma attorneys in Newark, how to file a claim for asbestos trust funds, how to get paid in 90 days, and more. 

Newark Asbestos Facts

• Nearly 430 Newark and Essex County workers or residents died from asbestos-related illnesses between 1999 and 2017.
• As a port city, shipbuilding and shipyards have been important industries in Newark and heavy users of asbestos.
• Asbestos in older buildings in the city is still posing risks for residents and workers.

Ships and Transportation

Newark had a thriving shipbuilding industry during the city’s industrial era. Major employers in the industry included the Federal Shipyard and the Federal Shipbuilding & Dockyard Co. Ships at one time were constructed with asbestos in nearly all materials and components.

Automotive facilities in Newark also used asbestos. Brake pads and clutches contained asbestos to combat friction and overheating. Workers in plants and mechanics who repaired these parts risked asbestos exposure on the job.

Asbestos is also present in transportation facilities. One of the largest Newark work sites with asbestos contamination is Newark-Liberty Airport. Asbestos insulation and other materials were used in various hangars between 1948 and the early 1970s.

Thousands of transportation workers, shipbuilders, and military personnel in Newark were exposed to asbestos for prolonged periods. Many of these workers have been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and other illnesses.

Asbestos in Newark Homes and Apartments

Many Newark buildings contain asbestos, especially those built before the mid-1980s. Asbestos was once used in roofing materials, steam pipes, flooring, electrical wiring, and insulation.

Homes built during the post-World War II housing boom included materials containing asbestos, a peak period for asbestos use in construction.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) urges homeowners of older residences to hire a professional asbestos inspector with an EPA certification to determine if materials containing asbestos are present in their property.

For information on asbestos inspectors in your area, contact the DEP’s Asbestos Waste and Disposal at 609-984-6985.

Asbestos in Newark Today

Many businesses and buildings in Newark are still associated with asbestos.

Oil and Metal Companies

• Sun Oil-Sunoco
• Humble Oil Keystone Sheet Metal Works
• Enterprise Steel Fabricators
• Hudson Oil Company
• Keystone Sheet Metal Works, Inc.
• Pure Oil Company

Transportation Companies

• Federal Transportation
• Newark Airport

Chemical Companies

• Allied Chemical
• Pitt Consolidated Chemical
• Wyandotte Chemical
• Lister Agricultural Chemical Company

Food and Drink

• Anheuser Busch
• Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
• Pabst Brewing Co.

Hospitals

• Nyack Hospital
• Cornwall Hospital
• Newark City Hospital
• St. Barnabas Hospital For Women and Children
• St. James Hospital

Schools

• Central Commercial and Manual Training High School (Central High School)
• Louis Spencer School
• Miller Street School

Additional Businesses

• Benjamin Moore and Co
• Colonnade Apartments
• Engineering Development Center
• Enterprise Steel Fabricators
• Lederle Labs
• Ballentine Salon
• Mohawk Refining Corporation
• Prudential Insurance
• Western Electric
• Woolsulate Corporation

Cancer Treatment in Newark

Asbestos diseases are rare. If you received a mesothelioma diagnosis, seek treatment from specialists. The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is an excellent cancer center with a mesothelioma treatment and research program.

In New York City, you can find expert care at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Mount Sinai, and the Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Medical Center.

Getting Legal Help in Newark

Remember to fill out our form to get your free Financial Compensation Packet, with information on the experienced asbestos and mesothelioma lawyers in your area. For questions and assistance, feel free to contact us at 800-793-4540.