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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
1-year statute of limitations for personal injury under Tenn. Code § 28-3-104 — one of the shortest in the nation. Tennessee uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. Missing this tight deadline permanently bars your claim regardless of severity.
1 year from accident date
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Exposure in Tennessee
Source: Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security
Source: Tennessee Bar Association / Insurance Data
Source: NHTSA FARS Database
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