Rhode Island Wrongful Death Lawyer

A wrongful death claim is a claim that can be filed in any instance where an individual or company was responsible for the loss of life of another person. These claims may stem from acts of negligence, where someone failed to uphold their duty to reasonably provide for another’s safety.

As a Rhode Island wrongful death attorney, Richard Sands can provide experienced information regarding your options in this critical matter. Although it may be difficult to even consider taking legal action at this time, now is the time to act if the at-fault party is to be brought to justice.

According to Rhode Island law, an executor or administrator of the deceased estate is eligible to file a wrongful death claim. An executor or administrator of an estate is typically appointed in the estate plan of the deceased. If there is no person appointed, or the person appointed does not wish to file a claim, the court can appoint an administrator. Any compensation recovered in a wrongful death claim is distributed to the surviving family members of the deceased, regardless of whether or not the administrator of the estate is a family member of the deceased.

According to the Rhode Island General Laws section 10-7-2, the statute of limitations to file a wrongful death claim in Rhode Island is three years from the date of your loved one’s death. It’s important to speak to an attorney as soon as possible about your claim, however, as there are exceptions to this three-year rule which can change your filing time period. Our experienced attorneys offer free, no-obligation consultations so you have nothing to lose by contacting our firm today.