§ 27-7-1. Direct liability of insurer to person injured.
Every policy written insuring against liability for property damage or personal injuries or both, and every policy written indemnifying any person by reason of that liability, other than the payment of compensation under chapters 29 — 38 of title 28, shall contain provisions to the effect that the insurer shall be directly liable to the injured party and, in the event of that party’s death, to the party entitled to sue for that death, to pay that party the amount of damages for which the insured is liable.
History of Section.P.L. 1921, ch. 2094, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 258, § 7; P.L. 1936, ch. 2422, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 155, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 27-7-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-7 - Liability Insurance
Section 27-7-1. - Direct liability of insurer to person injured.
Section 27-7-2. - Remedies of injured party against insurer.
Section 27-7-2.1. - Uninsured motorist coverage.
Section 27-7-2.2. - Interest on judgment — Payment by insurer.
Section 27-7-2.3. - Insurance rate adjustment.
Section 27-7-2.4. - Direct action against insurer upon filing for bankruptcy.
Section 27-7-2.5. - Minimum coverage — Medical payments.
Section 27-7-3. - Applicability.
Section 27-7-4. - Information to policyholder.
Section 27-7-5. - Information to injured party.
Section 27-7-6. - Rental vehicle coverage.
Section 27-7-7. - Written notice to claimants of payment of claim in settlements.