What should you know about truck accidents in Tennessee?
I-40 crosses the entire state and carries heavy long-haul traffic between Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville. The Monteagle Mountain grade on I-24 between Nashville and Chattanooga is a well-known challenge for loaded trucks, and warehouses around Memphis and Lebanon keep tractor-trailers on surface roads at all hours.
Tennessee tip: Ask for the truck's electronic logs and dashcam footage to be preserved immediately — the short deadline leaves no room for delay.
Who may be responsible for a truck accident in Tennessee?
Liability in a truck crash can extend beyond the driver to the companies behind the truck. In Tennessee, that can include the truck driver, the trucking company (motor carrier), the cargo shipper or loader — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Tennessee's 50% bar, your truck 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 truck accident claim in Tennessee?
Generally one year for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the truck accident. Claims involving Tennessee cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.