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Pedestrian Accidents in Knoxville, TN

In Knoxville, pedestrian accidents often happen along I-40 and I-75. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced pedestrian accidents attorney serving Knoxville — free, and with no obligation.

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Pedestrian Accidents claims in Knoxville

Fort Sanders and the Strip put a lot of people on foot beside a road that still moves like a highway. Cumberland Avenue was rebuilt with crossings, and people still cross where they are going rather than where the signal is, which is how somebody walking four blocks home ends up in a claim that turns on one step off a curb. Expect the insurer to spend its time on where you were standing, not on how fast the car was moving. Tennessee's 50% bar makes that a real fight. Knoxville police take the report in town.
How fault gets decided can end a pedestrian accident case in Knoxville before it starts. Tennessee's rule: Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar. You have 1 year to file. Hit while walking or crossing the street? You may have more options than you think.
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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 Knoxville?

Start with the agency that responded. Knoxville Police Department reports cover crashes inside the city, the Knox County Sheriff's Office covers the county, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol handles many wrecks on I-40, I-75, and I-640. Tennessee crash reports are generally available through the investigating agency and the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The officer can give you a report number before you leave the scene.

Which court would hear my Knoxville injury case?

A suit from a Knoxville crash is generally filed in the Knox County Circuit & Chancery Courts. Venue usually follows the county where the crash happened or where the other driver lives, which is why the county line matters more than the city limits. An attorney licensed in Tennessee sorts that out. We are not a law firm and we don't give legal advice.

My crash was near McGhee Tyson Airport. Is that still Knox County?

No. McGhee Tyson sits in Alcoa, in Blount County, south of the Knox County line. A crash there would generally be worked by Blount County agencies and filed in Blount County courts, even though the airport serves Knoxville. The one-year Tennessee deadline is the same in both counties. The paperwork just starts in a different building.

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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