The small state with a big asbestos problem.

Asbestos was used in shipping and shipyards and Rhode Island’s ports continue to be a potential source of asbestos exposure.

Rhode Island ranks 38th in the nation with asbestos cases, in fact, which means that the risk is always there. Asbestos is a silent killer. Invisible to the naked eye, it can strike without warning, and exposure to this toxin is deadly. Many don’t know they’ve been in contact with asbestos until symptoms of asbestos-related illnesses have developed and a disease is evident. 

Exposure is not just limited to just power plant workers, either. As shipping makes up a big percentage of Rhode Island’s economy, shipyard workers are also at high risk. Shipyards across the U.S., in fact, have been one of the major sources of asbestos illness throughout the years. 

 Providence Asbestos Resources

The state of Rhode Island and the city of Providence provide numerous resources in order to help with asbestos cases and removal. Access to websites such as EPA.gov, OSHA.gov, and health.ri.gov will provide valuable information to those looking to ensure they’re not exposed. 

Throughout the city there are also numerous companies which can assist with the removal of asbestos, something that can, but perhaps shouldn’t, be attempted alone. 

Due to historic housing throughout the state, many residents could still have the toxin in their dwellings. The Rhode Island Department of Health is actively working together with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide waste removal and inspections of older homes. The Rhode Island Department of Health in cooperation with the EPA has set strict regulations to prevent any future asbestos exposure. 

The importance of speaking with a Rhode Island asbestos lawyer about compensation for your asbestos-related injuries.

If you have developed  mesothelioma, or another asbestos-related illness, it is best to seek help from a qualified medical professional. Thankfully the New England area has some of the best cancer treatment facilities in the country. The Lifespan Cancer Center, which is located in Providence, offers targeted cancer procedures along with ongoing clinical trials designed to advance research in the area. 

The Lifespan Cancer Center gives patients a chance to seek new and innovative treatments. A short distance away in Boston, medical professionals specialize in some of the most advanced cancer elimination technologies in the country.

Rhode Island Asbestos Lawyers Can Help You

Being exposed to asbestos can lead to a life of devastation and confusion, often followed by a fatal fight with cancer. It can end up disrupting the lives of not only those directly exposed, but anyone within their close proximity including their friends and family. The endless wave of health problems brought on by exposure can result in crippling pain and the inability to provide for families due to not being able to work.

Most of the time, people don’t recognize they have been exposed until symptoms develop, and once symptomatic, an asbestos-related illness is present. Seeking the guidance of a professional asbestos lawyer can help you recover the lost time and compensation that you are entitled to.

An asbestos attorney can guide you through the process of getting compensation in Rhode Island.

Though the legal process can be complicated to navigate on your own, an experienced asbestos attorney at AsbestosClaims.Law will offer the representation you deserve. The team takes the time to research and expedite each asbestos claim, helping clients to overcome obstacles and ensure their cases are reviewed.

There are still over $30 Billion in asbestos bankruptcy trusts. 

(What are asbestos bankruptcy trusts?)

Working with multiple agencies including bankruptcy trust funds, workers compensation, the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (for impacted service members), asbestos attorneys simplify the claims process. The firm knows bankruptcy claims can move more quickly, and can help clients better understand the process for filing these.

Justinian & Associates’ W.A.R.D. database, short for the Worldwide Asbestos Research Database, will help indicate where and when an individual may have been exposed to the harmful mineral as well as which products may still contain asbestos. W.A.R.D. also indicates what type of compensation a client might be entitled to according to each individual’s unique circumstance.

When working with Justinian C. Lane, victims don’t have to worry about paying the costs upfront. You won’t pay a cent until your case is won and compensation has been paid out. Don’t delay. Give us a call today!