§268-11 Liability for damages as to persons or property. In case of property loss or damage, personal injuries or death resulting from the operation of any ferry or terminal by the department of transportation, any person or the personal representative of any person shall, subject to and to the extent hereinafter provided, have a right of action against the department for the damage, loss, injury, or death. [L 1963, c 186, §10; Supp, §114-10; HRS §268-11]