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Truck crash claim: what can I do?

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Filing deadline1 year from date of accidentTCA § 28-3-104

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?

Tennessee has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (TCA § 28-3-104) — one of the nation's shortest. Victims should consult an attorney. Modified comparative fault with 50% bar — barred if 50% or more at fault. A lawyer can confirm yours.

1 year from date of accident

Wrongful death also has a 1-year SOL under TCA § 28-3-104. Claims against TDOT or state entities require compliance with the Tennessee Claims Commission Act.

Source: TCA § 28-3-104

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?

Tennessee's I-40, I-65, and I-24 corridors make it a critical Southeast freight crossroads. Nashville and Memphis are major distribution hubs. Tennessee has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury. Tennessee follows modified comparative fault with a 50% bar.

Shelby County Circuit Court

140 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

Court website

U.S. District Court — Western District of Tennessee (Memphis Division)

167 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103

Court website

Davidson County Circuit Court

1 Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201

Court website

U.S. District Court — Middle District of Tennessee (Nashville Division)

801 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

Court website

Medical facilities in Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Truck crash claim: what can I do? overview. This page covers the local information available for Tennessee.

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Sources

  1. TCA § 28-3-104