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Car Accidents in Franklin, TN

In Franklin, car accidents often happen along I-65 and US-31. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced car accidents attorney serving Franklin — free, and with no obligation.

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Car Accidents claims in Franklin

Franklin's two kinds of driving do not mix well. I-65 and Carothers Parkway carry Cool Springs volume at rush hour, while a couple of miles west the county roads are two lanes, tree-lined, and curved — Hillsboro Road, Old Natchez Trace, the routes people take to skip the interstate entirely. There is no shoulder out there. A run-off crash on those looks nothing like a Cool Springs rear-ender. Both run on the same Tennessee rules: at-fault, with a 50% bar that closes a claim rather than reducing it once your share passes half. The other insurer puts its theory in writing early, and it tends to stick.
How fault gets decided can end a car accident case in Franklin before it starts. Tennessee's rule: Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar. You have 1 year to file. Rear-end, intersection, and highway collisions — the most common case we help with.
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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 Franklin?

The Franklin Police Department handles crashes inside the city limits. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office covers the county, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol works much of I-65. Tennessee crash reports are generally released through the investigating agency and the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Get the report number before you leave. If you were taken to a hospital, a family member can call for it.

Which court would handle a Franklin injury case?

Franklin is the county seat of Williamson County, so a suit would generally be filed in the Williamson County Circuit & Chancery Courts. That is a different courthouse from Nashville's, even though the drive is short. We're not a law firm and nothing here is legal advice. An independent, licensed Tennessee attorney can tell you where your filing belongs.

My crash was on I-65 between Franklin and Nashville. Does the county line matter?

Yes. I-65 crosses out of Williamson County into Davidson County north of town, and venue generally follows the county where the crash happened. Two wrecks a few miles apart on the same interstate can end up in front of different judges. The crash report should show the location. That one line on the form decides a lot.

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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