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Were you hurt in a car crash, workplace accident, or any other injury in Nashville? Tennessee gives you one year from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim under Tenn. Code § 28-3-104. The state follows a modified comparative fault rule. If an insurer shows you were at least 50% at fault, they may try not to pay you at all. Call Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys for a free case review.
Tennessee has one of the shortest personal injury deadlines in the country. Under Tenn. Code § 28-3-104, you have one year from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.
Tenn. Code § 29-11-103 sets Tennessee’s modified comparative fault rule. Fault in an accident could be split between more than one party. If you’re found 49% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by that amount. But if an insurer pushes that number to 50% or higher, your claim is barred entirely.
Insurance adjusters use this to their advantage. They may argue you were speeding, following too closely, or not paying attention. Our personal injury attorneys could challenge how fault is calculated. We fight for results that reflect what actually happened.
What if your injury involved a city vehicle, a Davidson County road defect, or a government employee? Different rules may apply under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, T.C.A. § 29-20-101 et seq. Filing a government claim requires strict procedures.
The best thing you could do for your case is to meet with an attorney. Don’t try to navigate Tennessee laws on your own.
In Davidson County, Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and home to Vanderbilt University. Live music, delicious Southern food, and a vibrant nightlife attract visitors and residents alike. And the numbers prove the city’s high traffic volume.
Published by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a report estimates that Davidson County had as many as 24,909 crashes in 2025. 103 of those accidents ended in a fatality. That is roughly 10% of Tennessee’s 1,060 fatalities in 2025. Dangerous roads for Tennessee accidents include Interstate 24, Interstate 40, and Murfreesboro Pike.
Interstate 24 (I-24) is a deadly highway in middle Tennessee. The highway is known for steep grades, high speeds, and heavy freight traffic. Serious multi-vehicle crashes are common throughout the corridor.
Then, the I-40/I-24/I-440 interchange near Spence Lane and the Nashville International Airport is a complicated stretch of highway. Three major interstates meet within less than a mile of each other. Drivers must navigate abrupt lane changes, high merge volumes, and sudden speed shifts.
Murfreesboro Pike is one of Nashville’s most crash-heavy roads. Commercial development, frequent cross-traffic, and high speeds all put drivers at risk.
In the Music City, a daily commute can easily become a disaster. The best thing you can do for your claim is to meet with a personal injury attorney. They’ll be your best advocate from that first call to the final verdict.
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Nashville is our Middle Tennessee hub, but Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys represents injured clients across the state. Our team also has locations in Franklin, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Hendersonville.
Our Nashville car accident and truck wreck attorneys handle cases throughout Davidson County and across Middle Tennessee. We also represent folks like you in wrongful death claims, catastrophic injury cases, and medical malpractice claims.
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Absolutely. Nashville’s interstates carry some of the heaviest traffic in the state, and the mix of commuters, tourists, and freight traffic makes crashes more likely. Large trucks need more space and time to react than smaller vehicles. When traffic slows suddenly or construction narrows lanes, accidents can follow. For people hurt in these wrecks, it helps to understand that conditions on I-24, I-65, and the surrounding roads create risks that don’t always exist on smaller streets.
You want a law firm that has experience taking on cases like yours and winning. Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys has recovered over $2 billion for our clients. We’re not afraid to take on greedy insurance companies, and we don’t back down until you get the compensation you deserve. We pride ourselves on making sure you’re treated like more than a claim to close, and we’ll do everything we can to protect your rights.
When Nashville hosts big events, the city’s streets fill up quickly. Trucks and delivery vans still have to move through that traffic, but crowded roads and tight schedules make accidents more likely. A crash in this setting can cause serious backups and even slow down emergency response. For someone injured, that can mean waiting longer for medical care and dealing with more stress on top of the physical injuries. These added challenges are why collisions during major events often leave a deeper impact than accidents on an ordinary day.
It depends on the details of your claim. Still, our firm provides well-rounded support, making sure your settlement includes damages for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. We’re not intimidated by big companies or their insurance teams. Your recovery is our priority.
Good question! Accident attorneys have a deep understanding of personal injury law and know how to build the strongest case possible. Our attorneys have a track record of taking on insurance companies and winning big settlements for our clients. When you hire us, you’re getting a team dedicated to fighting for your rights and maximizing your compensation.
Our attorneys look at factors like evidence, liability, damages, and the statute of limitations (the deadline to file). We also conduct investigations and consult with qualified professionals to build the strongest possible case. Our team isn’t afraid of challenging cases; we don’t back down until you get every dollar you deserve. We’ll give you an honest assessment of your case’s potential and fight tirelessly if we take it on.
Downtown Nashville is crowded nearly every day of the week. Delivery vans weave through narrow streets while rideshares stop suddenly, and visitors often aren’t familiar with the roads. When a delivery driver causes a crash in that environment, figuring out who is responsible can get complicated. Our attorneys are here to sort through those details by reviewing company records and requesting police reports to piece together how the accident unfolded. That work helps injured people focus on getting better while someone else handles the legwork of building a claim.
Yes! Our attorneys have the expertise to fight for you, no matter what you’ve been through. We’ve been taking on insurance companies in both types of cases for 24 years, and our main goal is to get you a fair settlement. We’re committed to helping Nashville residents through all kinds of legal challenges with no upfront costs.
