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Slip & Fall in Chattanooga, TN

In Chattanooga, slip & fall often happen along I-24 and I-75. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced slip & fall attorney serving Chattanooga — free, and with no obligation.

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Slip & Fall claims in Chattanooga

The attractions above the city are stone, stairs, and weather. Wet steps, mossy walkways, a handrail that ends before the drop does. A fall at a tourist site raises the same question as a fall in a grocery store, which is whether the property knew the hazard was there and had a fair chance to fix it first. Visitors have an extra problem. You go home, and the evidence stays in Hamilton County. Ask for an incident report before you leave the property, get the name of whoever took it, and photograph the surface while it is still wet.
How fault gets decided can end a slip-and-fall case in Chattanooga before it starts. Tennessee's rule: Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar. You have 1 year to file. Injured on someone else's property — a store, a business, or private premises.
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Your deadline

1 year

ONLY 1 YEAR for personal injury — among the shortest in the nation. Wrongful death 1 year.

How fault works

Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a crash report in Chattanooga?

Ask whoever worked the scene. The Chattanooga Police Department handles crashes inside the city, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office covers the county, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol takes many I-24 and I-75 wrecks. Tennessee crash reports generally come through the investigating agency or the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security. If you left by ambulance, someone else can request it for you.

Which court would handle a Chattanooga injury case?

Chattanooga is the county seat of Hamilton County, so a personal injury suit would generally be filed in the Hamilton County Circuit & Chancery Courts. Where you live doesn't decide it. The county where the crash happened usually does. An attorney licensed in Tennessee can tell you which court and which division fits what happened to you.

What if my wreck happened just over the Georgia line?

Then Tennessee's one-year deadline probably isn't the one that applies to you. I-75 and I-24 both cross into Georgia within a few miles of downtown, and the law generally follows the state where the crash happened. Georgia agencies would hold the report, and Georgia generally allows two years to file. We work in Georgia too, so tell us where it happened.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, the deadline is generally 1 year from the date of the accident. ONLY 1 YEAR for personal injury — among the shortest in the nation. Wrongful death 1 year. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

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