Nursing Home Negligence or Abuse
Statute of Limitations R.I. Gen. Laws §9-1-14
- Three years from when the injury was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered.
Damages Cap
- None.
Medical Malpractice
Statute of Limitations R.I. Gen. Laws §§9-1-14.1 and 10-7-2
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- Three years from when the injury was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered.
- For children under 18 years and mentally disabled individuals, the statute of limitations runs three years after the disability has lifted.
Damages Cap
- None.
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Wrongful Death
Statute of Limitations R.I. Gen. Laws §10-7-2
- Three years from the time the wrongful act, neglect, or default is discovered or, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have been discovered.
Damages Cap R.I. Gen. Laws §10-7-2
- If defendant is found liable under wrongful death act, they are liable for minimum damages of $250,000.
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