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Slip & Fall in Murfreesboro, TN

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

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Slip & Fall claims in Murfreesboro

Two different fall cases happen in this city. One is the newer retail off Old Fort Parkway — polished floors, wet entries, a spill that sat through a shift change. The other is the older square downtown, where thresholds, steps, and brick sidewalks were laid long before anyone was measuring a riser. Both come down to notice: what the property knew about the hazard, how long it had been sitting there, and whether anybody had a fair chance to do something about it before you found it with your foot. No officer writes a fall report. That is why the incident report you ask for at the counter matters so much later.
How fault gets decided can end a slip-and-fall case in Murfreesboro 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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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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