A statute of limitations is the amount of time in which someone must pursue legal action from the date an incident occurred. When it comes to medical malpractice, the statute of limitations varies from state to state. The two most important aspects to keep in mind are the length of time in which you have to file a case and how to determine the start date of said timeline. Therefore, it is important to know what the limits and exceptions are for your state.
Rhode Island
In the state of Rhode Island, patients who have experienced medical malpractice are given up to 3 years from the date of treatment to begin pursuing legal action. If the harm done to the patient is not noticeable until later, they are given up to 3 years to pursue legal action starting on the date that the harm was first considered reasonably noticeable.
If you have been a victim of medical malpractice, reach out to Rob Levine Law sooner rather than later. When it comes to pursuing legal action, the best time to do so is now.
