Mesothelioma in Rhode Island
Legal rights, asbestos exposure sites, and compensation options in Rhode Island (RI)
Personal Injury Deadline
3 years
Wrongful Death Deadline
3 years
Settlement Range
$1 million – $2.5 million
Rhode Island Asbestos Key Facts
- • Rhode Island's naval and defense manufacturing industries exposed many workers to asbestos
- • The state's older textile mills frequently contained asbestos materials
- • Naval Station Newport and related facilities were significant exposure sites
Known Asbestos Job Sites in Rhode Island
The following sites in Rhode Island have been identified as locations where workers may have been exposed to asbestos. If you worked at any of these sites, you may be eligible for compensation.
- • Naval Station Newport
- • Electric Boat Quonset Point facility
- • Narragansett Electric Company plants
- • Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing
- • General Dynamics facilities
Statute of Limitations in Rhode Island
Personal Injury
3 years
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis in Rhode Island.
Wrongful Death
3 years
The deadline for surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Rhode Island.
Explore Your Legal Options in Rhode Island
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under Rhode Island law.