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Articles Posted in Rhode Island

June 14, 2026

Rhode Island Sex Abuse Lawsuits

This page is about Rhode Island sexual abuse lawsuits. Our lawyers examine how Rhode Island law defines sexual abuse and assault and when victims of sex abuse can file civil lawsuits and get compensation. We will also analyze the potential settlement for sex abuse lawsuits in Rhode Island.

2026 Update #1: Rhode Island Opens Sexual Abuse Revival Window

Rhode Island has now opened a two-year revival window for civil childhood sexual abuse lawsuits. Governor Dan McKee signed the legislation on June 11, 2026, and the window runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. This is the most important Rhode Island sex abuse statute of limitations development in years because it gives survivors with previously expired claims a new opportunity to sue not only perpetrators, but also institutions and supervisors accused of enabling, concealing, failing to report, or negligently supervising the abuse.

January 15, 2025

Rhode Island Injury Verdicts and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Below is an outline summarizing some critical points of law related to personal injury cases in Rhode Island, such as the statute of limitations deadline for filing a lawsuit and how much money a plaintiff can get in a successful case. We also provide summaries of recent settlements and verdicts in Rhode Island injury cases.

Rhode Island Injury Verdicts and Settlements

2024, Rhode Island: $35,000 Settlement. The plaintiff, a minor, was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a multiple-car accident on the highway. The plaintiff suffered injuries to her neck and shoulder and brought claims against 2 of the at-fault drivers involved in the accident. The claims were settled with the insurance companies for each defendant paying half of the settlement.

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