§ 9-1-38 - Limitation of actions for medical expenses incurred by minors. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 9-1-38

   § 9-1-38  Limitation of actions for medicalexpenses incurred by minors. – Actions for medical expenses incurred by a minor, whether the minor or theminor's parents or guardian has expended the sums, which medical expenses wereincurred as the result of the negligence of a third party, shall be commencedand sued upon within three (3) years next after the minor reaches the age ofeighteen (18) years, and not after. This section shall be given retroactive aswell as prospective effect.