Your Rhode Island asbestos exposure: A large problem in a small population
There are more people who can relate to what you are now going through than you may think. While Rhode Island is the smallest state in the US it has a significantly disproportionate number of asbestos problems. The state ranks at number 43 in population size, but is number 37 in the nation for amount of asbestos-related deaths. Since 1979 there have been about 294 fatalities caused by asbestos exposure in Rhode Island. Around 197 of them were from mesothelioma and over 100 of them were due to asbestosis.
Weitz & Luxenberg is aware of the harm that asbestos in Rhode Island has caused hardworking Americans like you or your family member. For over two decades we have taken on numerous asbestos litigation cases, and throughout this time we have obtained a total of $3 billion in various settlements and verdicts involving clients just like you. We hope that the information on this page will help to give you some insight into your own situation so that you can best begin to pursue your legal options.
Rhode Island was one of the birthplaces of the Industrial Age in America. Tragically, part of that legacy includes the extensive use of asbestos in many of the state’s commercial and residential construction materials such as roofing, drywall, insulation, and tiling.
Other sources of asbestos exposure in Rhode Island include:
Power plants: Asbestos was used throughout power plants in insulation as well as turbines, generators, and boilers. Rhode Island has a number of these plants throughout the state, including the following:
- Narragansett Power, Narragansett, RI
- Block Island Power, Washington, RI
- Ocean State Power, Providence, RI
- Tiverton Power Plant, Newport, RI
Naval bases and shipyards: Sailors and shipyard workers in Rhode Island were often put at significant risk of hazardous asbestos exposure. Cargo shipping and shipbuilding are both major parts of the state’s economy and asbestos was used heavily in both of these industries for its chemical and heat-resistant properties. Shipyards and naval bases include:
- Kaiser Shipyard, Providence, RI
- Newport Naval Yard, Newport, RI
- Quonset Point Electric Boat Facility, Quonset Point, RI
Looking into treatment options
For important information about treatment for your asbestos-related illness please contact:
Rhode Island Hospital.
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-444-4000
The hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center offers complete care for patients who have been diagnosed with various types of cancers and is accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. According to information provided by the hospital, “Accreditation is granted only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to provide the best in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and are able to comply with established Commission on Cancer standards.”
Rhode Island Hospital has also been designated a Blue Distinction Center for Complex and Rare Cancers by the national Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Additionally, it is a founding partner of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Lifespan, which gives patients access to oncology services at three local hospitals and many clinical trials through The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the National Institutes of Health.
Let us help you pursue legal compensation
Weitz & Luxenberg believes it is inexcusable that these companies in Rhode Island exposed individuals like you to asbestos, and as one of the nation’s leading personal injury law firms we can help to make sure you get just compensation for your illness. This compensation can help cover medical bills, and other related expenses. It can also help to guarantee financial stability for you and your family.
Our firm has a team of skilled attorneys with a wealth of knowledge concerning asbestos-related illnesses. Please contact us by filling out the confidential form on this page. After sending the form, a representative from our firm will be in touch to provide you with a free legal consultation.
Acknowledgements:
http://www.ewg.org/sites/asbestos/tables/deathdetails_state.php
http://www.rhodeislandhospital.org/rih/
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