Assessing Economic Damages in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation: The State of Rhode Island

David Schap, Steven J. Shapiro and Caitlin Street

Journal of Forensic Economics, 2016, vol. 26, issue 2, 211-221

Abstract: This article presents the legal framework for the assessment of economic damages in the state of Rhode Island. Special attention is given to the statutes and case law that govern the estimation of damages in personal injury and wrongful death actions, including medical malpractice. An overview of the role of the damages expert is included.

JEL-codes: K13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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