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Statute of Limitations
Rhode Island General Laws § 9-1-14.1 provides a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims with the discovery rule applying from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Providence County Superior Court handles asbestos cases. Rhode Island uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar.
3 years from diagnosis
Rhode Island Data
Exposure in Rhode Island
Source: Rhode Island Cancer Registry 2024
Source: NIOSH Rhode Island Occupational Data
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1
Medical Resources
Clinics & Specialists in Rhode Island
Lifespan Cancer Institute — Legorreta Cancer Center at Rhode Island Hospital
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