{"id":17770,"date":"2021-04-05T14:05:58","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T18:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17770"},"modified":"2025-12-22T16:51:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T21:51:59","slug":"rhode-island","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/rhode-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhode Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"file\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Rhode Island<\/h2>\n<p>Many <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> cases in Rhode Island could have been avoided. Manufacturers of asbestos-based products knew this material led to life-threatening diseases \u2014 but did not reveal the truth for decades after millions were exposed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More than 200 Rhode Island residents died from mesothelioma between 1999 and 2017.<\/strong> This rare cancer has only one known cause: exposure to asbestos.<\/p>\n<p>People with mesothelioma may be able to receive compensation from these manufacturers. Experienced Rhode Island <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyers<\/a> can help secure this money through a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h2>Rhode Island Mesothelioma Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos, you could be owed compensation for the damage that exposure caused. Asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma and causes or contributes to other conditions like asbestosis and many types of cancer.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturers of asbestos products knew of the potential dangers but chose profit over protecting the public. Our partner law firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy, is one of the top law firms in the nation at holding these asbestos companies responsible.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>over $30 million secured in compensation won<\/strong> for clients with mesothelioma in Rhode Island alone, Simmons Hanly Conroy has the experience to help you get justice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sites\">Asbestos Exposure Sites in Rhode Island<\/h2>\n<p>Construction projects and other blue-collar work sites in Rhode Island relied on asbestos for decades. Many older homes and buildings made before the 1980s also contain asbestos today.<\/p>\n<p>Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyers maintain databases of sites linked to asbestos in the state and around the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of asbestos sites in Rhode Island include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Brown University, Providence<\/li>\n<li>Nottingham Mills, Providence<\/li>\n<li>Leviton Corporation, Hillsgrove<\/li>\n<li>Union Oil Company, Providence<\/li>\n<li>Providence Shipyards, Providence<\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island Hospital, Providence<\/li>\n<li>Standard Oil Company, Providence<\/li>\n<li>Walsh Kaiser Shipyard, Providence<\/li>\n<li>American Electrical Works, Providence<\/li>\n<li>Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Nantucket<\/li>\n<li>Newport Naval Station Marine Barracks<\/li>\n<li>PG&amp;E National Energy Group, Providence<\/li>\n<li>Wanskuck Company, Steere Mill, Providence<\/li>\n<li>Bristol Manufacturing Company, East Providence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is not a complete list. Contact a Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyer to see if a site you worked at used asbestos. These lawyers can also help you access financial benefits to cover treatment costs and other expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get a free case review now<\/strong> to learn if you can work with Rhode Island attorneys.<\/p>\n<div id=\"23978\" class=\"one-off-23978 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23978\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23978{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23978 a{box-shadow:0 20px 20px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0FAEBF 0,rgba(129,208,217,0) 100%);border:1px solid rgba(230,231,236,1);display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#000;max-width:370px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 a>div{background:#fff;margin-left:3px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:20px 20px 25px}.one-off-23978 .heading{font-size:20px;line-height:23px;display:block;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;max-width:260px;margin:0 auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:210px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 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<div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/logo-simmonsfirm-color.png\" alt=\"Simmons Hanly Conroy\" class=\"lazyload shc-logo\" >\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Over $30 billion available<\/li>\r\n            <li>No cost to file a claim<\/li>\r\n            <li>Avoid going to court<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get a Free Case Review\">Get a Free Case Review<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shara-fisher-ad.png\" alt=\"Shara Fisher\" class=\"lazyload rep\" >\r\n        <span><div class=\"name\"><strong>Shara Fisher<\/strong> Senior Paralegal<\/div><div class=\"description\"><strong>17+ years<\/strong> providing legal help to mesothelioma victims<\/div><\/span>\r\n         <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"lazyload mh-logo\" >\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Know Your Rights: Rhode Island Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyers can file lawsuits to secure compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos-based products.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 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.img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>On average, mesothelioma lawsuits pay <strong>over $1 million, <\/strong>with some families receiving more in select cases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you want to file a <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a>, contact a Rhode Island asbestos lawyer today. It costs you nothing to file and lawyers take on most of the legal burdens.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"settle\">Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts in Rhode Island<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma victims can receive money from a lawsuit through either a settlement or verdict. Over 99% of all mesothelioma lawsuits are settled out of court. Settlements allow mesothelioma victims to receive money faster than if the case went to trial.<\/p>\n<p>Most <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma settlements<\/a> award <strong>$1 million<\/strong> on average. Some receive more than this amount. For example, a 51-year-old plant worker from Rhode Island received a <strong>$2.5 million<\/strong> settlement.<\/p>\n<p>Lawsuits that do not settle may go to trial before a jury. The jury will then reach a verdict on the case and decide if the mesothelioma victim deserves compensation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recent Rhode Island mesothelioma verdicts include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$2.9 million<\/strong> to a 79-year-old electrician and Navy veteran<\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.7 million<\/strong> to a 61-year-old engineer and plasterer<\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.7 million<\/strong> to a 65-year-old Navy boiler repair technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some mesothelioma verdicts award more than these amounts \u2014 while others award no money at all.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-21202\"><div class=\"state-settlements\">\r\n<button \"type=\"button\" data-mfp-src=\"#test-popup\"  class=\"popup-link-inline\"><i class=\"icon-question\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n<h4>Rhode Island Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$3.4 million<\/strong>Navy Veteran<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1.5 million<\/strong>Mechanic<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$2.1 million<\/strong>Carpenter<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1.48 million<\/strong>Pipefitter<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\" title=\"Get Connected\" class=\"button shc arrow cte\" data-ce-category=\"Buttons\" data-ce-label=\"Get Connected\">Get Connected<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"test-popup\" class=\"white-popup mfp-hide\">\r\n<span class=\"heading\"><i class=\"icon-badge\"><\/i><strong>Fact-Checked<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<p>All Simmons Hanly Conroy settlement amounts have been fact-checked and verified by our editorial team. <\/p>\r\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">div#infographic-21202{margin:40px auto}.state-settlements{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:8px;padding:30px 40px;text-align:center;position:relative}.state-settlements .popup-link-inline{text-decoration:none;color:rgba(47,41,61,.5);position:absolute;right:20px;top:20px;background:none;border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:0}.state-settlements ul{color:#2F293D;list-style:none;margin:0;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;margin-bottom:20px}.state-settlements ul li>strong{display:block;font-size:24px;line-height:30px}.state-settlements ul li>strong:before{border-left:12px solid #0FAEBF;border-top:7px solid transparent;border-bottom:7px solid transparent;content:'';display:inline-block;height:0;margin-right:6px;position:relative;top:-3px;vertical-align:middle;width:0}.state-settlements ul li:last-child{margin:0}.state-settlements ul li:before,.state-settlements ul li:last-child:after{display:none}.state-settlements h4{font-size:20px}div#infographic-21202>p{margin:40px 0 0;text-align:center}.mfp-inline-holder .mfp-content{width:auto;border-radius:8px;position:relative}.white-popup{max-width:500px;padding:20px 20px 30px}.white-popup .heading{padding-left:45px;font-size:21px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:40px;padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom:20px;display:inline-block;min-width:315px;color:#100134}.white-popup .heading i{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;font-size:36px;color:#0FAEBF}.white-popup p{font-size:14px;line-height:22px}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close{color:#545454!important;position:absolute;bottom:20px;top:unset;right:unset;left:50%;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid gray;width:14px;height:14px;font-size:14px;line-height:13px;transform:translateX(-200%);padding-left:2px;opacity:1}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close:hover{text-decoration:none;color:#100134}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close::after{content:'Close';padding-left:10px;text-decoration:underline}@media screen and (min-width:1024px){.state-settlements ul li{float:left;width:25%;font-size:17px;line-height:21px}.state-settlements h4{font-size:28px;line-height:32px;max-width:555px;margin:0 auto 35px}.state-settlements ul li>strong{font-size:22px}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.state-settlements ul li>strong{font-size:26px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2>Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Rhode Island<\/h2>\n<p>Rhode Island workplaces must follow federal safety and health standards for asbestos. The state also follows the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations (RI Rule) to monitor asbestos use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Agencies and divisions overseeing state rules include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety<\/li>\n<li>Division of Environmental Health<\/li>\n<li>Occupational and Radiological Health Division<\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island Department of Health (DOH)<\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Federal agencies that regulate asbestos use include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyer can see how these laws could affect your case.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statute of Limitations in Rhode Island<\/h3>\n<p>All Rhode Island mesothelioma lawsuits must be filed within the <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statutes of limitations<\/a>.\u00a0 The statute in the state is\u00a0<strong>3 years from the date of a diagnosis or loved one&#8217;s death<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure that your case is filed within the statute of limitations, contact a mesothelioma lawyer in Rhode Island soon after a diagnosis or passing of a loved one.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">Asbestos Trust Funds<\/h3>\n<p>Asbestos trust funds are established by manufacturers that filed for bankruptcy and contain\u00a0<strong>over $30 billion today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trust funds<\/a> are not subject to regular statutes of limitations. The bankrupt companies that established the trusts set their own time limits to file claims.<\/p>\n<p>Find out if you&#8217;re able to access asbestos trust funds now.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18460\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/access-asbestos-trust-funds\/\" title=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds Ad\"  data-mobile-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-couple.png\"data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\" class=\"no-lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"A lawyer shares documents with a client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png 414w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds<\/strong><ul>\n<li>More than $30 billion available<\/li>\n<li>$300K-$400K average compensation<\/li>\n<li>Get money in 90 days or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Check If You Qualify\">Check If You Qualify<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Rhode Island VA Information for Mesothelioma Victims<\/h2>\n<p>Rhode Island is home to several military bases and shipyards that relied on asbestos for decades. This put Rhode Island military veterans at a high risk of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides disability compensation and other benefits to <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key VA benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aid &amp; Attendance<\/li>\n<li>Burial &amp; funeral coverage<\/li>\n<li>Health care services<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/pension\/survivors-death\/\">Survivors pensions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Two of the country\u2019s best mesothelioma doctors also work with the VA to treat veterans with this rare cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These VA mesothelioma doctors are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\">Dr. Robert Cameron<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-lorraine-d-cornwell\/\">Dr. Lorraine Cornwell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-wiener\/\">Dr. Daniel Wiener<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans can contact the following VA offices in Rhode Island by visiting va.gov.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veterans Benefits Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providence Regional Office, Providence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VA Medical Centers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providence VA Medical Center, Providence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Community-Based Outpatient Clinics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Middletown Outpatient Clinic, Middletown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Veterans Centers <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providence Veterans Center, Warwick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are a veteran who wants to file for VA benefits, start with a Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyer. Mesothelioma lawyers can see how you were exposed to asbestos while you served in the military.<\/p>\n<p>A Veterans Service Officer (VSO) in your area can also help you file for VA benefits using this information.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-medal\">AML and VFW Service Officers in Rhode Island<\/h3><br \/>\nTrained by the VA and other recognized organizations, VSOs help veterans and their families receive military benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VSOs work with groups such as the:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Legion (AML)<\/li>\n<li>Disabled Veterans of America<\/li>\n<li>Military Order of the Purple Heart<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam Veterans of America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These groups have more than a dozen offices located throughout Rhode Island. Find some of these offices below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Providence<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>American Legion<\/li>\n<li>Disabled American Veterans<\/li>\n<li>Military Order of the Purple Heart<\/li>\n<li>National Association of County Veterans Services<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of Foreign Wars<\/li>\n<li>Veterans of World War I<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam Veterans of America<\/li>\n<li>Virginia Department of Veterans Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Warwick <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rhode Island Office of Veterans Affairs (RIOVA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Central Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veterans of World War I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Charlestown<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Ex-Prisoners of War<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To connect with a VSO and file for VA benefits, reach out to an office near you. You can also work with a Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyer to file a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"law\">Connect With a Rhode Island Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>You may be eligible to pursue compensation and justice after a mesothelioma diagnosis, and Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyers are here to help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyers can:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See when, where, and how you were exposed to asbestos<\/li>\n<li>File lawsuits within Rhode Island\u2019s statute of limitations<\/li>\n<li>Retrieve the most compensation possible for your case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are here to help you. <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Get a free case review<\/a> to find out if you can work with the Rhode Island asbestos attorneys in our network.<\/p>\n<div class=\"info-by-state-box\"><strong class=\"h2\" role=\"heading\">Find more information by your state below<\/strong><div class=\"info-by-state-inner\"><ul><li><a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/alabama\/\" 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