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Truck Accident Lawyers in Tennessee

Independently reviewed truck accident attorneys across Nashville, Memphis and Franklin. 17 firms reviewed, with verified data from the State Bar of Tennessee, Google Maps, and our editorial methodology.

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By Mark Sullivan, Editor

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Tennessee is a major US trucking corridor, with I-40 connecting east-west and I-65 / I-75 / I-24 / I-81 running north-south. Memphis is the largest FedEx hub in the world; Nashville is a major regional logistics hub. Tennessee's 2011 tort reform introduced a cap on non-economic damages — a significant change that affects every truck accident case in the state.

Tennessee truck accident law — key points

Three legal questions affect almost every truck accident case in Tennessee. Each is governed by a public statute we link below — you can verify everything.

Comparative negligence rule

Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)

See statute

Tennessee uses modified comparative fault with a 50% bar, adopted by the state supreme court in McIntyre v. Balentine (1992). You can recover only if your fault is less than 50%. Recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.

Damages caps

Yes — non-economic damages capped

See statute

Tennessee CAPS non-economic damages at $750,000 in standard PI cases, rising to $1,000,000 for catastrophic injuries (paraplegia, brain damage, amputation of a hand or foot, third-degree burns covering 40%+ of body, wrongful death of a parent with surviving minor children). Economic damages (medical, lost wages, future care) NOT capped. (Tenn. Code § 29-39-102).

Top 5 truck accident law firms in Tennessee

Sorted by our editorial score. Each firm has been reviewed with our public methodology and verified across multiple data sources. Click any firm to see the full side-by-side comparison.

  1. 1

    615 Lawyer

    Franklin, TN · Offices in Franklin

    Google ★ 5 · 58 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Franklin personal-injury practice
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  2. 2

    Alders and Lewellyn, PLLC

    Memphis, TN · Offices in Memphis

    Google ★ 5 · 530 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Memphis personal-injury practice
    See full profile and sources →
  3. 3

    Law Office of Stanley A. Davis

    Brentwood, TN ·

    Google ★ 5 · 649 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Franklin personal-injury practice
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  4. 4

    Tennessee Accident Law Firm

    Franklin, TN · Offices in Franklin

    Google ★ 5 · 61 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Franklin personal-injury practice
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  5. 5

    The Gold Law Firm

    Memphis, TN · Offices in Memphis

    Google ★ 5 · 197 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Memphis personal-injury practice
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Looking for firms in a specific city? Nashville, Memphis and Franklin.

Frequently asked questions about Tennessee truck accident cases

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to sue in Tennessee?

Just ONE year from the accident date (Tenn. Code § 28-3-104). This is the shortest deadline in our coverage. Most states give 2-3 years. If your accident happened in TN, contact a lawyer immediately — waiting even a few months can be the difference between a strong case and a dead one.

Are damages capped in Tennessee truck cases?

Yes. Non-economic damages (pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment) are capped at $750K, rising to $1M for catastrophic injuries (paraplegia, brain damage, burns 40%+, etc.). Economic damages — medical bills, lost wages, future care, property — are NOT capped. The cap was upheld constitutionally in McClay v. Airport Management Services (2020).

Tennessee truck accident guides

Deadline

Statute of limitations

1-year deadline, tolling exceptions, government claim deadlines.

Action guide

What to do after a truck accident in Tennessee

24-hour, 7-day, 30-day checklists. What to never do. State-specific warnings.

Settlement data

Average settlement amounts in Tennessee

Typical ranges by injury severity, calibrated to Tennessee jury tradition and damages caps.

Fault rules

Tennessee comparative negligence explained

How Tennessee divides fault, with recovery examples at every fault percentage.

Browse Tennessee cities

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States with similar laws to Tennessee

Same comparative-fault rule (modified-50): Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Michigan.

Other states with damages caps: Ohio, Maryland, Colorado.