Rhode Island Mesothelioma Lawyer
Legally Reviewed By: Darron E. Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 3, 2025
Legally Reviewed By: Darron Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 3, 2025
Shipbuilders, school personnel, and military service members are among those workers most likely to have been exposed to asbestos on the job in Rhode Island. Meanwhile, many structures in the state built before 1970 contain asbestos. For instance, the state has designated school buildings as high-priority for inspection and asbestos removal.
Unfortunately, many Rhode Island residents have fallen victim to asbestos-related diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 312 mesothelioma-related deaths in Rhode Island between 1999 and 2020.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, the skilled Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyers with The Lanier Law Firm can help you hold those responsible accountable and win the justice you deserve. Contact us online today for a free case evaluation.
Why Choose The Lanier Law Firm?
Over more than 30 years of practicing law, our firm has built a reputation for taking on large corporations and winning, securing billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. Our award-winning attorneys are nationally recognized for their work on behalf of mesothelioma victims.
We pride ourselves on providing serious and sound Legal Care to our mesothelioma clients. We’re committed to giving you the personalized attention you need while helping you recover the compensation you deserve.
Mesothelioma Settlements
We have a track record of significant wins in asbestos exposure cases. Some of our notable mesothelioma case results include:
- A $3.7 million settlement for an 82-year-old man exposed to asbestos in the Navy
- A $2.3 million settlement on behalf of a client exposed to asbestos as an electrician at a naval shipyard
- A $2 million settlement on behalf of a former shipyard worker diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma
- A $1.6 million settlement on behalf of the family of an industrial worker who handled asbestos products for a former employer
Client Testimonials
Every mesothelioma case we handle is personal to us. With a proven track record of success nationwide, our dedicated team has the experience and resources to fight for you after a mesothelioma diagnosis. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our clients.
Rhode Island Sites with Asbestos Exposure
Multiple Locations:
- B.B. & R. Knight
- Bristol Manufacturing Company
- Owens Corning Fiberglass
Newport County
- P & M Incorporated
Kent County
- American Hoechst Corporation
- Interstate Fire Brick Company
- Leviton Manufacturing Company
Washington County
- C.B. Cottrell and Sons Company
Providence County
- Blackstone Valley Gas and Electric
- Brown and Sharpe Manufacturing Company
- Cities Service Oil Co.
- Cutter Fire Brick Company
- Eden Corporation
- Elmwood Mills
- General Electric
- General Fire Extinguisher Company
- Gorham Manufacturing
- Grinnell Corporation
- Hope Company
- Housing for the Elderly
- Jenekes Spinning Company
- Joseph Benn and Sons
- Lawton Spinning Company
- Leesona Corporation
- Manville Company
- Mercury Plumbing & Heating
- Narragansett Brewing Company
- Narragansett Electric Company
- North East Insulation
- Pantex Company
- Philip Carey Co.
- Providence Belting Company
- Providence Shipyards
- Queen Dyeing Company
- Rhode Island Hospital
- Roger Williams Hospital
- Rumford Chemical Works
- Standard Mill Supply Company
- Union Oil Company
- Union Railroad Company
- Uniroyal Incorporated
- W.F. and F.C. Sayles
- Wanskuck Company
- Westerman Realty
Naval Station Newport
Formerly known as the Newport Naval Education/Training Center, Naval Station Newport was used as a training base and refueling depot for most of the 20th century and became home to the Naval War College. The base was added to the EPA’s Superfund National Priorities List in 1989 due to its history of contamination with hazardous materials, including asbestos. Site monitoring continues to this day.
Stamina Mills
The Stamina Mills site in North Smithfield was a textile mill that operated from the early 1800s through 1975. The EPA began cleanup efforts at the site in the 1990s after finding it was contaminated with chemicals. Buildings on the property also were found to contain asbestos. The site is still under EPA supervision.
Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Many industries commonly used asbestos because of its strength and heat-resistant properties. Examples of occupations at risk of asbestos exposure in Rhode Island include:
Many Rhode Island schools built before the 1980s contained asbestos in construction materials like insulation, ceiling tiles, and floor tiles, potentially exposing students, staff, and teachers if disturbed. Buildings confirmed to have contained asbestos include Ashton Elementary School, McCourt Middle School, and North Cumberland Middle School.
Naval Station Newport and other Rhode Island military bases contained asbestos, as the U.S. Armed Forces used the mineral for many functions. Those living, working, or serving on these bases may have been exposed to asbestos particles in the air.
Rhode Island’s manufacturing industry used asbestos in its machinery, equipment, and building materials due to its durability and heat resistance. Workers in Providence may have been exposed to asbestos while producing boilers, water heaters, textiles, and other products—especially if they operated or maintained asbestos-containing equipment.
Rhode Island’s coastline made it a natural home for the shipbuilding industry, which heavily used asbestos in constructing vessels. Shipyard workers under employers like Walsh-Kaiser Company Inc. may have also exposed others to asbestos fibers stuck to their clothing.
Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Compensation in Rhode Island
Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is the most common way for asbestos exposure victims in Rhode Island to recover compensation for their diagnosis. Your lawsuit can target a former employer, an asbestos manufacturer, or another party responsible for your exposure.
Some companies have filed for bankruptcy over their mesothelioma liability and have established asbestos trust funds to compensate claimants. Owens Corning and Johns-Manville Corporation are two employers formerly active in Rhode Island that founded asbestos trusts.
Military veterans exposed to asbestos during their service can seek additional benefits through a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Similarly, those exposed on the job may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management sets safety standards for handling asbestos, including regulations for worker safety, licensing requirements for abatement contractors, and more.
Under the state’s statute of limitations for mesothelioma claims, personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of a diagnosis. For wrongful death claims, the suit must be filed within three years of the victim’s passing. Our dedicated Rhode Island mesothelioma attorneys can help you file a timely claim and secure the compensation you deserve.
Contact The Lanier Law Firm
Our Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyers are not afraid to fight relentlessly to get justice for you and your family. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, contact us online today to schedule a free case evaluation.
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