West Warwick, Rhode Island

West Warwick is a small town with approximately 30,000 residents, ranking it 10th out of 39 cities and towns in the Rhode Island. Situated on the western bank of the Pawtuxet River, West Warwick was the industrial and population center of Warwick until it was incorporated as an independent town in 1913. Accordingly, it is the youngest town in Rhode Island. West Warwick is known for its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Portuguese Holy Ghost Festival.

Some of the nation's first textile mills were built in West Warwick producing mainly cotton. The mills provided work for many people, making West Warwick a desirable place to live and a flourishing business district. Several small villages developed around the town's many mills, including Centerville, Clyde, Crompton, Natick, Phenix, River Point, and Wescott. A number of mills that still exist today are reminders of the thriving economy West Warwick experienced during the 19th and 20th centuries. Most notably, is the original Bradford Soap Works, a soap manufacturer for more than 134 years, and the world’s largest producer of specialty bar soaps.

West Warwick’s manufacturing and industrial settings place the town in a high risk category for asbestos exposure. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in West Warwick, you may benefit from contacting Dr. David Sugarbaker. Additionally, mesothelioma lawyers may be able to give guidance if you were exposed to asbestos in West Warwick and then diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma.

Jobsites in West Warwick where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in West Warwick, RI have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near West Warwick, RI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of West Warwick, RI. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near West Warwick, RI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of West Warwick, RI. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.