Rhode Island Legal Deadlines
Verified filing deadlines under Rhode Island law. Every entry cites the official statute — click the section number to read the law itself.
Injury & Accident
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Car Accident | 3 yrs | R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b) |
| Defamation | 3 yrs | R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14 |
| Dog Bite | 3 yrs | R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-16 (strict liability); SOL: R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b) |
| Medical Malpractice | 3 yrs | R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1 |
| Personal Injury | 3 yrs | R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b) |
| Slip and Fall | 3 yrs | R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b) |
| Wrongful Death | 3 yrs | R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-7-2 |
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Debt & Collections
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Debt | 10 yrs | R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a) |
| Medical Debt | 10 yrs | R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a) |
Consumer
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 10 yrs | R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13 |
Nearby states: Connecticut · Massachusetts
Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed Rhode Island attorney.