So the question is, how long is the statute of limitations in Rhode Island for a workers’ compensation claim? So first of all, what is the statute of limitations? Statute of limitations is defined as how long you have to make a claim before you are completely forever barred from bringing a claim if you didn’t make one. In Rhode Island, the general rule is two years. Two years from the date of injury or two years from when you know that the injury is work-connected. Once that clock starts to tick, you have two years to either enter into an agreement with the workers’ compensation carrier, such as a memorandum of agreement. It means they’ve accepted liability and they’re paying you, which means the statute of limitations clock stops, or we file a claim in court to preserve your rights. So remember, first of all, if you’re injured and you’re injured at work, immediately contact a lawyer. Don’t wait. Don’t try and do it on your own. This is what we specialize in and we can help you. So remember the clock is two years.
