Lawsuit Information Center
Below is an outline summarizing some critical points of law related to personal injury cases in Rhode Island, such as the statute of limitations deadline for filing a lawsuit and how much money a plaintiff can get in a successful case. We also provide summaries of recent settlements and verdicts in Rhode Island injury cases.
Rhode Island Injury Verdicts and Settlements
- 2024, Rhode Island: $35,000 Settlement. The plaintiff, a minor, was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a multiple-car accident on the highway. The plaintiff suffered injuries to her neck and shoulder and brought claims against 2 of the at-fault drivers involved in the accident. The claims were settled with the insurance companies for each defendant paying half of the settlement.