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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Rhode Island has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (RI Gen Laws § 9-1-14). Rhode Island follows pure comparative fault — recovery available regardless of plaintiff's fault percentage. Claims against RIDOT or state entities require compliance with the Rhode Island Tort Claims Act (RI Gen Laws § 9-31-1). Providence provides the primary trauma center serving the state.
3 years from date of accident
Exposure in Rhode Island
Source: RIDOT Commercial Vehicle Data 2024
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024
Source: RIDOT Traffic Data