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Rhode Island Propecia Lawsuit
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For a Rhode Island Propecia Lawsuit, Rhode Island law establishes a limited amount of time for when a claim can be filed. This period of time is called a "statute of limitations." Because Rhode Island law creates a deadline for filing a claim, a man who believes he may be suffering from
Propecia side effects such as permanent erectile dysfunction, impotence, or loss of libido, should consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
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Statute of Limitations for Propecia Lawsuits in Rhode IslandA Rhode Island
Propecia lawsuit is brought as a product liability claim because Propecia's manufacturer provided an inadequate warning of the risk of permanent erectile dysfunction and other side effects. Rhode Island law permits product liability suits based on strict liability, negligence, and breach of the Uniform Commercial Code warranties of merchantability and fitness.
Under Rhode Island law, claims for personal injury based on strict liability, negligence, or breach of warranty, are subject to a three-year statute of limitations. Many other states have only a two-year period or less. Rhode Island courts also apply the "discovery rule" to pharmaceutical cases. Under the discovery rule, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the injured person discovers or reasonably should have discovered the injury upon which the lawsuit is based. A claim made by a man who has suffered Propecia side effects is considered a pharmaceutical case.
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PLEASE NOTE: Exactly when the statute of limitations is triggered for a man's Propecia claim under Rhode Island law will depend on the specific facts his case, including the medical records documenting his injuries.
If you or a loved one suffers from permanent erectile dysfunction (ED) or other
Propecia side effects, contact the
Propecia lawyers at DeCarli Law for a free, no-obligation telephone consultation. You may reach us by telephone, or by using the "Contact Us" form on the left side of the page. All inquiries will be completely confidential.
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Relevant Rhode Island Statutes:
TITLE 9 Courts and Civil Procedure/Procedure Generally
CHAPTER 9-1 Causes of Action
§ 9-1-14 Limitation of actions for words spoken or personal injuries. - (a) Actions for words spoken shall be commenced and sued within one year next after the words spoken, and not after.
(b) Actions for injuries to the person shall be commenced and sued within three (3) years next after the cause of action shall accrue, and not after, except as provided for otherwise in subsection (c) herein.
(c) As to an action for personal injuries wherein an injured party is entitled to proceed against an insurer pursuant to § 27-7-2, where an action is otherwise properly filed against an insured within the time limitations provided for by this section, and process against the insured tortfeasor has been returned "non estinventus" and filed with the court, then the statutory limitation for filing an action under § 27-7-2 directly against an insurer shall be extended an additional one hundred twenty (120) days after the expiration of the time limitation provided for in subsection (b) herein.
§ 9-1-14.1 Limitation on malpractice actions. - Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 9-1-13 and 9-1-14, an action for medical, veterinarian, accounting, or insurance or real estate agent or broker malpractice shall be commenced within three (3) years from the time of the occurrence of the incident which gave rise to the action; provided, however, that:
(1) One who is under disability by reason of age, mental incompetence, or otherwise, and on whose behalf no action is brought within the period of three (3) years from the time of the occurrence of the incident, shall bring the action within three (3) years from the removal of the disability.
(2) In respect to those injuries or damages due to acts of medical, veterinarian, accounting, or insurance or real estate agent or broker malpractice which could not in the exercise of reasonable diligence be discoverable at the time of the occurrence of the incident which gave rise to the action, suit shall be commenced within three (3) years of the time that the act or acts of the malpractice should, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, have been discovered.
The DeCarli Law
Propecia attorneys will provide telephone consultations and investigate
Propecia side effect claims for residents of all Rhode Island cities and towns, including Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Coventry, North Providence, Cumberland, West Warwick, Johnston, South Kingstown, Newport, North Kingstown, Westerly, Bristol, Lincoln, Smithfield, Central Falls, Westerly, Middletown, Portsmouth, Barrington, Narragansett, Burrillville, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Valley Falls, Newport East, Warren, North Smithfield, Scituate, and Glocester. |
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June 14, 2011 08:55 am |
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