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Supp. 562, 581 (D.R.I. 1996) (holding that a cause of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress under Rhode Island law is viable only where the plaintiff is a bystander to defendant's wrongful injury of a third party).

First, the maximum amount an injured worker can receive for scarring in Rhode Island is currently $45,000.00. Scarring in Rhode Island is very subjective and can depend up several factors including what the scar looks like, where on the body the scar is located and the age and gender of the employee.

Seeking emotional distress damages may also be applicable in situations of wrongful death, where you've watched a loved one die due to the negligence of another person. You may have watched a doctor provide improper care or watched a person struggle after a car accident.

In Rhode Island, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is generally three (3) years from the date of the incident for the great majority of injury claims.

Under Rhode Island law, to recover for Intentional Infliction of Emotion Distress, a plaintiff must prove, among other things, that "(1) the defendant acted with intent to cause emotional distress or with reckless disregard as to whether emotional distress would result and (2) the defendant's conduct was `so outrageous ...

First Report of Injury A worker reports an injury to the employer. The employer reports the injury to the claim administrator, which is the insurer or the adjusting company handling the claim. The claim administrator reports electronically to RI DLT. No first report forms are accepted on paper.