A mesothelioma diagnosis turns a family’s world upside down, and for many residents of Toms River, the path to answers begins with a single, urgent question: what do we do now? Ocean County has a long industrial history tied to chemical plants, power facilities, and maritime operations, and that legacy has left a painful mark on workers and families who unknowingly carried asbestos home with them for decades.
At The Williams Law Firm, P.C., we fight for people in Toms River and across New Jersey who are facing this devastating disease. Our founding partner, Joseph P. Williams, has more than 30 years of experience and has never lost a mesothelioma case. As a New Jersey mesothelioma attorney, Attorney Williams personally handles every case, meeting clients in their homes and treating each claim as our cause, not just another case.
Toms River and the surrounding Ocean County area were home to several industrial operations that used asbestos extensively throughout the 20th century. The Toms River Chemical Corporation, which operated for decades along the waterway, was among the most significant sources of toxic exposure in the region. Workers at chemical plants, power stations, and construction sites throughout Ocean County regularly encountered asbestos in insulation, pipe coverings, gaskets, and building materials, often without any warning of the risks involved.
According to the New Jersey Department of Health, more than 100 New Jersey residents are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year, and the state has historically recorded higher rates of asbestos-related disease than the national average. That statistic represents real families in communities like Toms River who are only now learning that an illness they are facing can be traced back to a job site from 30 or 40 years ago.
Many of the workers most at risk in Toms River and the surrounding area held skilled trade positions that put them in close contact with asbestos-containing materials every day. These occupations include:
If you worked in any of these roles in Toms River or elsewhere in Ocean County, you may have legal options that you are not yet aware of.
Not every mesothelioma case in Toms River stems from direct occupational contact. Secondary exposure, also called take-home exposure, occurs when asbestos fibers cling to a worker’s clothing, hair, or skin and are then carried into the home. Spouses who laundered work clothes, and children who greeted a parent at the door, can develop mesothelioma decades later with no work history involving asbestos at all. We have successfully represented families affected by this type of exposure, and we are here to help yours.
Many people delay reaching out to a lawyer after a mesothelioma diagnosis because they are overwhelmed, unsure of their options, or do not believe enough time has passed since their exposure. The reality is that the legal process can move quickly once the right attorney is involved, and waiting too long can affect your ability to file a claim.
Attorney Williams brings his full attention and three decades of trial experience to every mesothelioma case we accept. When you contact our firm, Attorney Williams will come to you, meeting in your home to begin building your case personally. He will review your occupational history, identify liable parties, and develop a legal strategy designed to recover the compensation your family needs.
Veterans with mesothelioma represent a significant portion of the cases we handle, and many of them have connections to the New Jersey coastline, naval bases, and shipyard operations across the region. The U.S. Navy used asbestos in nearly every vessel built before the 1980s, and veterans who served in the engine rooms, boiler rooms, or below-decks spaces of those ships faced some of the heaviest asbestos exposure of any group. Attorney Williams uses actual naval archive records, including complete equipment inventories from specific ships, to build compelling evidence in veterans’ cases.
There are several avenues through which mesothelioma victims and their families may be eligible to recover compensation. Asbestos trust funds were established when major asbestos manufacturers filed for bankruptcy, and they hold billions of dollars set aside specifically for victims like you. In addition to trust fund claims, we may pursue litigation against negligent manufacturers and employers, or file for mesothelioma compensation through other legal channels depending on your circumstances. Attorney Williams will identify every source of potential recovery and pursue each one on your behalf.
If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Toms River or Ocean County, you deserve an attorney who will take your case personally. Joseph P. Williams has represented more than 1,000 families affected by asbestos-related diseases, recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients, and has never lost a mesothelioma case. He holds memberships in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and has been recognized by New York Super Lawyers.
We understand how much is at stake. Attorney Williams will meet with you in your home, review your situation at no cost, and handle every aspect of your case with the dedication it deserves. To schedule your free consultation with our Toms River mesothelioma attorney, please contact our office today.
Joe was a true professional and was great to work with. He brings expert knowledge to every step of the process. Joe got my father excellent results.
– Andrew Opel
