Questions & Answers

What is negligence?

A: In its most simple definition, it means that someone was careless and as a result of being careless, someone else was injured

Do  Rhode Island Medical Malpractice claims only apply to physicians?

No. In Rhode Island the improper, unskilled or negligent treatment by a dentist, nurse, pharmacist or any other health care professional can be considered grounds for a Medical Malpractice claim. Also, many times an institution such as a hospital or nursing home can be held accountable.      

Is there a time limit for when I can file a Medical Malpractice claim in Rhode Island?

Yes there is. In Rhode Island, the statute of limitations for filing a Medical Malpractice  case is 3 years. If a person is under the age of eighteen, they have until 3 years of reaching the age of eighteen to file.

How often do Rhode Island Medical Malpractice cases actually make it to court?

Some Rhode Island Medical Negligence cases make it to court, but quite often they do not. The answer sometimes lies with you, the client. Early in the process the Rhode Island Judiciary will encourage the attorneys on both sides of a medical malpractice case to assess how much money they think is fair to compensate the injured person for his injuries. It is often up to you and your family to decide whether to take this 'early offer' of money, or the pursue the case through the courts.  

Can I sue for a Physician missing the symptoms and not detecting an illness?

 If the symptoms are noticeable and should  have been detected by a doctor during an examination, but your doctor missed them, you may well have a claim for a 'Rhode Island Failure to Diagnose' lawsuit.

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