Car Accident Lawsuit in Tennessee

Time limits apply in Tennessee. Find out if you still qualify.

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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

Tennessee Data

Exposure in Tennessee

Source: Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security

Source: Tennessee Bar Association / Insurance Data

Source: NHTSA FARS Database

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Tennessee

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center