Rhode Island S3190 amends the comparative negligence statute to include the doctrine of assumption of risk.
Rhode Island S3190 amends the comparative negligence statute by adding the doctrine of assumption of risk. This means that in cases of personal injury or property damage, the injured party's assumption of risk or the obviousness of the danger will not bar recovery, but will reduce damages according to the degree of negligence. This change takes effect upon passage of the bill.
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