Rhode Island § 10-7-7 § 10-7-7. Pain and suffering recoverable — Limitation of action.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 10-7-7 — § 10-7-7. Pain and suffering recoverable — Limitation of action.

Rhode Island § 10-7-7

Title 10Courts and civil procedure–Procedure in particular actions

Ch. 10-7Death by Wrongful Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-7-7 (2026).

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§ 10-7-7. Pain and suffering recoverable — Limitation of action.
In an action under § 10-7-5, recovery may be had for pain and suffering. Except as otherwise provided, every
            action under § 10-7-5 shall be commenced within three (3) years after the death of the person. With respect
            to any death caused by any wrongful act, neglect or default which is not known at
            the time of death, the action shall be commenced within three (3) years of the time
            that the wrongful act, neglect or default is discovered or, in the exercise of reasonable
            diligence, should have been discovered.
         

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§ 10-7-7. Pain and suffering recoverable — Limitation of action.

In an action under § 10-7-5, recovery may be had for pain and suffering. Except as otherwise provided, every action under § 10-7-5 shall be commenced within three (3) years after the death of the person. With respect to any death caused by any wrongful act, neglect or default which is not known at the time of death, the action shall be commenced within three (3) years of the time that the wrongful act, neglect or default is discovered or, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have been discovered.

Legislative History

G.L. 1923, ch. 477, § 1A; P.L. 1953, ch. 3215, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 10-7-7; P.L. 1972, ch. 246, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 101, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 435, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 237, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 30.