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Tennessee Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Tennessee. Find attorneys who understand Tennessee law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
Statute of Limitations
1 year
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 1 year
Fault System
Tennessee uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. If you are 50% or more at fault, you ...
Damage Caps
Yes
$750,000 ($1M catastrophic)
Tennessee caps non-economic damages at $750,000 in most cases, or $1,000,000 for...
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Tennessee uses modified comparative 50 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
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Note: Your state has damage caps that may limit non-economic damages
Tennessee Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
1 year
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
1 year
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 1 year, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Tennessee Fault System
Tennessee uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. If you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover any damages. Below 50%, your recovery is reduced proportionally.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Tennessee's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-11-103
Tennessee Damage Caps
Tennessee caps non-economic damages at $750,000 in most cases, or $1,000,000 for catastrophic injuries. There is no cap on economic damages.
Non-Economic Damages Cap
$750,000 ($1M catastrophic)
Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment
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