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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under RIGL § 9-1-14. Rhode Island uses an at-fault system with pure comparative negligence, allowing recovery regardless of your fault percentage with damages reduced proportionally.
3 years from accident date
Rhode Island Data
Exposure in Rhode Island
Source: Rhode Island Department of Transportation
Source: Rhode Island Bar Association / Insurance Industry Data
Source: NHTSA FARS Database
Medical Resources