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Tennessee Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Hit by a car while walking in Tennessee? Get a free, no-obligation case evaluation from experienced attorneys who fight for pedestrian rights.

Crosswalk Law: Moderate
Filing Deadline: 1 year
Fatality Rate: 2.6 per 100k
1 year
Statute of Limitations
180+
Annual Fatalities
2.6 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

Tennessee Crosswalk Laws

Moderate Pedestrian Protections

Pedestrians have right-of-way in crosswalks. Drivers must yield.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians must obey traffic signals and yield outside crosswalks.

Tennessee Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 1 year

In Tennessee, you have 1 year from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit. This is one of the shortest deadlines—act immediately!

Fault System: Modified comparative fault (50%)

Tennessee uses modified comparative fault. You can recover if you're less than 50% at fault.

Minimum Insurance

Tennessee requires minimum coverage of $25,000/$50,000/$15,000. These minimums often aren't enough for serious pedestrian injuries.

Dangerous Areas in Tennessee

Nashville Broadway area
Memphis Poplar Avenue
Knoxville Kingston Pike

What Makes Tennessee Unique

  • Only 1 year statute of limitations - ACT FAST
  • Nashville growth straining pedestrian infrastructure

Cities We Serve in Tennessee

Nashville
TN
Memphis
TN
Knoxville
TN
Chattanooga
TN

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