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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Rhode Island's personal injury SOL is 3 years (R.I.G.L. § 9-1-14). The Nursing Home Residents' Privileges Act follows the same 3-year period. Rhode Island does not require pre-suit notice for nursing home negligence claims against private facilities.
3 years from date of injury
Rhode Island Data
Exposure in Rhode Island
Source: Rhode Island Department of Health, 2024
Source: Rhode Island Health Care Association, 2024
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts, 2024
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