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Pedestrian Accidents in Tennessee

Pedestrian accidents in Tennessee can leave victims with severe injuries, and questions about crosswalk right-of-way often shape who is held responsible.

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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

When a driver strikes someone on foot, Tennessee's at-fault system places responsibility on the driver who caused the harm, but where and how you were crossing can affect the fault analysis. Under the state's modified comparative negligence rule with a 50% bar, a pedestrian can still recover as long as they were less than 50% at fault, with compensation reduced by their share; crossing outside a crosswalk, for example, might raise that percentage. Tennessee also allows only one year from the incident to bring a claim, one of the shortest deadlines anywhere, so evidence like signal timing and witness accounts should be preserved quickly. Whether it happened in downtown Memphis or a Knoxville neighborhood, early action matters. FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, licensed Tennessee attorney who focuses on pedestrian cases.

What a connected attorney can do

  • Investigate what happened and identify who is responsible
  • Deal with the insurance companies so you don't have to
  • Track the 1 year filing deadline so you never miss it
  • Pursue the compensation you're actually owed

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Frequently asked questions

Can I recover if I was crossing outside a crosswalk in Tennessee?

You may still be able to. Tennessee's modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar allows recovery if you were less than 50% at fault, though crossing outside a crosswalk could increase your share. An independent attorney can assess how the details apply.

How quickly should I act after a pedestrian accident in Tennessee?

Right away. Tennessee gives just one year to bring an injury claim, and evidence such as traffic-signal data and witness statements can fade fast, so connecting with an attorney early helps protect your case.

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.

Can I recover if the accident was partly my fault?

Tennessee follows this rule: Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar. Because the answer depends on the details, it's worth talking to an attorney who knows Tennessee law before assuming you have no case.

Does it cost anything to get connected?

No. Getting connected with an attorney through FaultFreeClaims is free and comes with no obligation. We are not a law firm — we connect you with independent, licensed attorneys.

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