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Car Accidents in Memphis, TN

In Memphis, car accidents often happen along I-40 and I-55. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced car accidents attorney serving Memphis — free, and with no obligation.

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Car Accidents claims in Memphis

I-240 rings the city, and most Memphis driving eventually touches it. The loop's interchanges stack merges on top of exits, so a crash there usually involves a lane change nobody will admit to. Off the loop it is Poplar, Union, Getwell — long arterials with left turns and no patience. Plates from Arkansas and Mississippi are ordinary here. That matters more than it sounds like it should, because the law generally follows where the crash happened rather than where the other driver's tag was issued or where you happen to live. Tennessee is at-fault. Its 50% bar ends a claim instead of trimming it.
How fault gets decided can end a car accident case in Memphis 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 Memphis?

It depends on who responded. The Memphis Police Department handles crashes inside the city, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol works many wrecks on I-40, I-55, and I-240. Tennessee crash reports generally come from the investigating agency or the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Write the report number down at the scene if you can.

Which court handles a Memphis injury case?

Memphis sits in Shelby County, so a personal injury suit would generally be filed in the Shelby County Circuit & Chancery Courts. Tennessee also has General Sessions Courts that hear smaller civil claims, and which one fits your situation is a question for an attorney, not for us. We are not a law firm. We connect you with an independent, licensed attorney who works in that courthouse.

What if my crash happened across the state line?

The Memphis area runs into Mississippi and Arkansas, and the law generally follows the place of the crash, not your address. Tennessee's one-year filing deadline applies to a Tennessee wreck. Mississippi generally allows three years, and Arkansas has its own rule. Tell us the road and the side of the line you were on, and we'll match you with an attorney licensed there.

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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