Personal Injury in Tennessee

Tennessee follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. Contingency fees average 33.33%. One-year statute of limitations — one of the shortest in the nation. Tennessee caps non-economic damages at $750,000 for most cases ($1 million for catastrophic injuries). Government tort claims have additional caps and notice requirements under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act. Tennessee has specific farm animal liability protections and equine activity statutes. Workers' compensation reforms (2013-2014) created a new system through the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.