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Rhode Island Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Rhode Island. Find attorneys who understand Rhode Island law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
Rhode Island follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fau...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Rhode Island does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both ec...
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Rhode Island uses pure comparative negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
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Rhode Island Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Rhode Island Fault System
Rhode Island follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
What This Means for Your Case
Rhode Island's pure comparative negligence system is plaintiff-friendly. Even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. This makes it possible to pursue cases that might be barred in other states.
Legal citation: R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-20-4
Rhode Island Damage Caps
Rhode Island does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages are available in appropriate cases.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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