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Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Tennessee

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Filing deadline1 year from act or discovery; 3-year repose; 90-day notice + Certificate required§ 29-26-121

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Tennessee?

T.C.A. § 29-26-116: 1-year SOL from act or discovery; 3-year repose. Pre-suit notice required at least 60 days before filing (§ 29-26-121). Certificate of Good Faith with complaint required (§ 29-26-122). A lawyer can confirm yours.

1 year from act or discovery; 3-year repose; 90-day notice + Certificate required

Minors: the 1-year period is tolled until age 18, but the 3-year repose is not tolled.

Source: § 29-26-121

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Cases from Tennessee can be heard in Shelby County Circuit Court — Civil Division, Davidson County Circuit Court. A lawyer can tell you which court fits your case.

Shelby County Circuit Court — Civil Division

140 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

Court website

Davidson County Circuit Court

1 Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201

Court website

Medical facilities in Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center

  • Regional One Health (Memphis) — Level I Trauma Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps overview. This page covers the local information available for Tennessee.

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Sources

  1. § 29-26-121