What should you know about pedestrian accidents in Tennessee?
Lower Broadway and the honky-tonk district in Nashville, Beale Street and downtown Memphis, and campus areas near the University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt draw crowds of pedestrians, often late at night. Many suburban roads around Nashville and Memphis have few sidewalks and long distances between crosswalks.
Tennessee tip: Nightlife areas have many private cameras — ask businesses to save footage before it is recorded over.
Who may be responsible for a pedestrian accident in Tennessee?
The driver is usually the main responsible party, but property owners and agencies can share responsibility. In Tennessee, that can include the driver, the driver's employer, a property owner — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Tennessee's 50% bar, your pedestrian accident recovery shrinks with your share of fault and stops if you are found half or more responsible. Read Tennessee car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a pedestrian accident claim in Tennessee?
Generally one year for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the pedestrian accident. Claims involving Tennessee cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.