Rhode Island lets survivors recover pecuniary loss, the decedent's pain and suffering, and loss of society, companionship and consortium, with emotional distress and grief for a spouse. A reported limit applies to society damages. You have three years.
Enter the economic, pain and suffering, and society damages, choose the limit, and set the fault share.
Rhode Island's wrongful death statute lets a surviving spouse recover for loss of consortium and for emotional distress, grief and loss of enjoyment of life, and allows additional damages for loss of society and companionship to the spouse, children and parents.
The current text of section 10-7-1.2 also covers children and parents. Pure comparative negligence applies, and the deadline is three years.
A local personal injury attorney can review your claim — many offer a free consultation.
This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Rhode Island statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Rhode Island attorney.