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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in East Providence, RI
Directory of medical malpractice lawyers in East Providence, Rhode Island. Verify credentials with the state bar before hiring.
5 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
East Providence, RI
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Showing 5 medical malpractice lawyers in East Providence, RI
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d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c.
2540 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 431-1990 good-legal-advice.com
Marasco & Nesselbush, LLP
2224 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 593-9220 m-n-law.com
Audette, Audette & Violette, LLC
35 Highland Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 490-0220 aavlawfirm.com
Dana and Dana Attorneys at Law
35 Highland Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 996-3562 kecheslaw.com
The Law Office of David Morowitz, Ltd.
35 Highland Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 274-5556 morowitzlaw.com
Medical malpractice lawyers in East Providence, Rhode Island help clients who have been harmed by negligent healthcare providers. Rhode Island law requires plaintiffs to file a medical malpractice claim within three years of the injury or within three years of discovering the injury, with a maximum of seven years from the date of the incident. These attorneys can assist with cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and medication mistakes.
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in East Providence Cost?
Most medical malpractice lawyers in Rhode Island work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they take a percentage of your settlement or verdict. Typical fees range from 33 percent to 40 percent of the recovery. Initial consultations are usually free. You may also need to pay for expert witness fees and court costs, which can be advanced by the lawyer. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, you generally have three years from the date of the injury or from the date you discovered the injury to file a lawsuit. However, no claim can be filed more than seven years after the date of the incident, except in cases of foreign objects left in the body.
Do I need a certificate of merit to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Rhode Island?
Yes, Rhode Island law requires that your attorney file a certificate of merit with the complaint. This certificate must state that a qualified medical expert has reviewed the case and believes there is a reasonable basis for the claim.
What damages can I recover in a medical malpractice case in Rhode Island?
You may recover economic damages like medical expenses and lost wages, as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering. Rhode Island does not cap non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases, but punitive damages are limited to three times the amount of compensatory damages.
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