What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 3 years under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b).
Personal injury Deadlines in Rhode Island
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 3 years under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Rhode Island?
Three years from accrual for injuries to the person.
Can the Rhode Island deadline for personal injury be extended?
Subsection (c) extends the period where an injured party proceeds directly against an insurer under § 27-7-2 and process against the insured tortfeasor was returned "non est inventus." Claims based on sexual abuse of a child are governed by § 9-1-51 instead.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Rhode Island?
Often, yes. Written notice within 90 days under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-25. Section 9-1-25 requires written notice of a claim against a city or town within ninety days after the incident. That is a fraction of the three-year injury period and is easy to miss entirely. The State and its subdivisions also have damages caps. Not confirme…
How does Rhode Island compare to other states for personal injury?
Rhode Island's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Rhode Island:
