Car accidents happen every day in Portsmouth, where the northern Aquidneck Island town linked by the Mount Hope and Sakonnet River Bridges along Route 24 and Route 114. If you've been hurt in a crash here, understanding your rights is the first step toward recovery.
Common Crash Locations in Portsmouth
Portsmouth sees collisions on its busiest roads and intersections. The leading regional hazards in Newport County include Pell and Mount Hope Bridge crossings, dense summer tourist traffic in Newport, and narrow historic streets shared by pedestrians and vehicles. Knowing where and how your crash happened helps establish fault.
Your Rights After a Portsmouth Car Accident
Rhode Island is a fault-based insurance state, so the at-fault driver's insurer is responsible for your damages. Under pure comparative negligence (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-20-4), you can recover even if you were partly at fault.
Deadlines to Keep in Mind
You generally have three years to file a claim (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14), but acting quickly preserves evidence. A shortened notice window often applies to claims against the state or a municipality, and damages against public entities may be capped under r.i. gen. laws § 9-31-2.
Get Help in Portsmouth
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