What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 1 year under Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1).
Personal injury Deadlines in Tennessee
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 1 year under Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Tennessee?
One year after the cause of action accrued — among the shortest personal-injury deadlines in the country.
Can the Tennessee deadline for personal injury be extended?
Subsection (a)(2) extends the period to two years where criminal charges are brought against the alleged wrongdoer, the prosecution commenced within one year, and the suit is brought by the injured person against the party prosecuted. All three conditions must be met, and subsection (a)(3) says the subsection is to be strictly construed.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Tennessee?
Often, yes. Suit within 12 months under the GTLA under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-20-305. The Governmental Tort Liability Act requires suit within twelve months after the cause of action arises. Because the ordinary personal-injury period in Tennessee is already only one year, the GTLA deadline does not shorten it the way it does in most states — b…
How does Tennessee compare to other states for personal injury?
Tennessee's 1 year is among the shortest in the country. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Tennessee:
