Tennessee Truck Accident Laws
Tennessee gives truck accident victims 1 year to file a personal injury claim, applies a modified comparative negligence (50% bar) standard to determine how fault affects compensation, and non-economic damages capped at $750k ($1M for catastrophic injury); cap lifted for drunk driving and certain misconduct.
Statute of limitations
Tennessee law generally requires a personal injury lawsuit to be filed within 1 year of the accident. Only 1 year — one of the shortest deadlines in the country. Act immediately. Missing this deadline typically bars recovery entirely, regardless of how strong the underlying case is.
Comparative and contributory negligence
Tennessee follows a modified comparative negligence (50% bar) rule. Under this rule, you can recover damages as long as you were 50% or less at fault; being found 51% or more at fault bars recovery entirely.
Damages
Non-economic damages capped at $750k ($1M for catastrophic injury); cap lifted for drunk driving and certain misconduct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a truck accident lawsuit in Tennessee?+
Generally 1 year from the date of the accident. Only 1 year — one of the shortest deadlines in the country. Act immediately.
Can I still recover damages if I was partly at fault in Tennessee?+
Tennessee applies a modified comparative negligence (50% bar) rule, which determines whether and how your fault percentage affects your compensation.