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Rhode Island

Negligence Doctrine: Pure Comparative Negligence

Circuit # 1

Med Pay Subrogation - Yes

PIP Subrogation - No


Statute of Limitations

Statute of Repose: Products N/A
Statute of Repose: Real Property 10 years
Breach of Contract (Written) 10 years
Personal Property 10 years
Personal Injury 3 years
Warranty N/A
Personal Injury 3 or 4 years
Property Damage 10 years

ABLE TO PURSUE OWNER

Sue Owner for Negligence - YES

Suspend Owner's License - YES


Deductible Reimbursement

Dollar One (Insured Made Whole) State (less pro rated share of subrogation expenses, if any)
R.I. Admin. Code. R. § 02 030 073
 


Garnishment

YES
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)
 

Under Rhode Island law, the maximum amount which can be legally withheld from an employee’s wages by an employer is 25% of the employee’s disposable earnings; Disposable earnings are defined as the earnings of an individual after deduction of taxes, social security and temporary disability contributions; Individuals are exempt from attachment for one year if they have collected social security or state assistance
 


Parental Responsibility

Minor (Under 18)
Dollar Limit on Parents’ Liability: $1,500
Joint and several liability imposed when child willfully or maliciously injures person or property
 


Subrogation by Landlord's Carrier against Tenant

Yes, unless lease states subrogation not allowed

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