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Pedestrian Accidents in Murfreesboro, TN

In Murfreesboro, pedestrian accidents often happen along I-24 and US-231. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced pedestrian accidents attorney serving Murfreesboro — free, and with no obligation.

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Pedestrian Accidents claims in Murfreesboro

Middle Tennessee Boulevard, Greenland Drive, the blocks around campus — people cross those streets constantly, and drivers using them as a shortcut are thinking about the next light. They are not thinking about you. A pedestrian claim in Tennessee runs on the same at-fault rules as a car claim, which means the insurer will work on your share of it, and under the 50% bar a share past halfway ends the claim instead of trimming it. Where you crossed becomes the argument. Witness names settle that more often than memory does, so collect them before anyone walks off. Ask for phone numbers, not only first names.
How fault gets decided can end a pedestrian accident case in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?

Ask the agency that responded. Murfreesboro Police reports cover crashes inside the city, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office covers the county, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol works many I-24 wrecks. Tennessee crash reports generally come from the investigating agency or the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Do it early. Details you remember clearly in week one are gone by month three.

Which court would hear my Murfreesboro injury case?

Murfreesboro is the Rutherford County seat, so a personal injury suit would generally be filed in the Rutherford County Circuit & Chancery Courts. The county where the crash happened usually sets venue, not where you live. If your wreck was farther up I-24 on the Davidson County side, the filing likely moves with it.

I commute on I-24 to Nashville. Which county was my crash in?

It depends on the mile marker, and it's worth pinning down. I-24 crosses from Rutherford County into Davidson County partway along that commute, and the county decides which sheriff's office, which courthouse, and which jury pool. The crash report usually names the county. If you can't tell from the paperwork, an attorney can read the location off the report.

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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