What should you know about rideshare accidents in Tennessee?
Rideshare demand is heaviest at Nashville International, on Lower Broadway on weekend nights, at Titans and Predators games, and in tourist areas of Memphis and Gatlinburg. Crowded curbside pick-ups and drivers circling for passengers lead to many low-speed but injury-causing collisions.
Tennessee tip: Screenshot your trip and the driver's details the same day — the one-year clock is already running.
Who may be responsible for a rideshare accident in Tennessee?
Responsibility may fall on the rideshare driver, the other driver, or the rideshare company's insurance, depending on the facts. In Tennessee, that can include the rideshare driver, the rideshare company's insurer, another driver — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Tennessee's 50% bar, your rideshare 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 rideshare accident claim in Tennessee?
Generally one year for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the rideshare accident. Claims involving Tennessee cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.