In an action under § 10-7-5, recovery may be had for pain and suffering. Except as otherwise provided, every action under § 10-7-5 shall be commenced within three (3) years after the death of the person. With respect to any death caused by any wrongful act, neglect or default which is not known at the time of death, the action shall be commenced within three (3) years of the time that the wrongful act, neglect or default is discovered or, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have been discovered.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-7-7
Pain and suffering recoverable — Limitation of action
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 103 Wash. 2d 344 - White v. Johns-Manville Corp. (1985)
Most recently applied in 103 Wash. 2d 344 - White v. Johns-Manville Corp. (January 1985)
G.L. 1923, ch. 477, § 1A; P.L. 1953, ch. 3215, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 10-7-7; P.L. 1972, ch. 246, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 101, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 435, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 237, § 1; P.L.…
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