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Shelby County recorded 748 serious or fatal auto accident cases in 2024 — the highest count of any county in Tennessee according to the Tennessee Traffic Safety Resource Service, which operates under the Tennessee Department of Safety. Tennessee as a whole recorded 1,194 traffic fatalities in 2024 per the Tennessee Highway Patrol. I-240, Highway 385, and Elvis Presley Boulevard through Whitehaven and South Memphis are among the most dangerous corridors in the metro. Beyond car accidents, thousands of Memphians are hurt every year in slip and falls, workplace accidents, and medical negligence. Tennessee's 1-year SOL is one of the shortest in the country. TopDog Law and its co-counsel fight to get you every dollar you deserve.
Our office is on Airways Boulevard in Whitehaven — one of South Memphis's most active commercial corridors and one of the communities where our clients live and work. South Memphis, Orange Mound, Frayser, and Binghampton are the neighborhoods where traffic violence, workplace accidents, and underserved needs fall hardest. Regional One Health — Memphis's primary trauma center — and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare serve the communities where serious injuries bring people for care. Those accidents cause real damage to Memphis families and we fight to get injured people the care and money they deserve.
Insurance companies operating across Shelby County often use delay, deny, and lowball tactics against Memphis families who are already dealing with enough. Tennessee's 1-year statute of limitations is one of the shortest in the country — insurance companies count on time running out before you act. We know how to leverage the justice system in Shelby County courts to fight back for what you may be owed.
IMPORTANT TENNESSEE LEGAL INFORMATION
Statute of Limitations: 1 year from the date of injury for most personal injury claims (Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104). This is one of the shortest personal injury deadlines in the country. Missing it means losing your right to sue permanently.
At-Fault State: Tennessee is an at-fault state. The party responsible for the accident is liable for your damages. You pursue the at-fault party's insurance.
Comparative Fault — 50% Bar: Tennessee follows modified comparative fault (McIntyre v. Balentine; Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-39-102(b)). You can recover if your fault is less than 50%. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover.
Noneconomic Damages Cap: Tennessee caps noneconomic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life) at $750,000 per injured plaintiff (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-39-102). The cap increases to $1,000,000 for catastrophic injuries including spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia, amputation of two limbs, third-degree burns over 40% or more of the body, or wrongful death of a parent with minor children. Economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future care) are NOT capped.
Government Entity Claims: Claims against Memphis city government, Shelby County government, or other governmental entities are governed by the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act (Tenn. Code Ann. Title 29, Chapter 20). Notice requirements and immunity provisions apply.
This is a brief summary of commonly applied laws in the jurisdiction. There are often different laws that apply to different circumstances. Once you hire TopDog, your attorney will advise you on the applicable laws.
Insurance companies may make early low offers because they count on most people not knowing what their case is worth under Tennessee law. They may also delay, deny, and lowball — and count on Tennessee's 1-year SOL running out before you act. TopDog Law fights for the full recovery.
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Recoveries by TopDog Law and its co-counsel. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in your case.
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Call us or fill out our form — getting started takes about 5 minutes. Tell us what happened. We'll review your information and get back to you fast to discuss your case. No pressure.
Get medical attention and document everything — your health comes first. Keep records of every doctor visit, every bill, every day you missed work or could not do what you normally do.
Do not talk to insurance without us. They may use delay, deny, and lowball tactics from the moment you pick up the phone. Anything you say can be used to reduce what you are owed. Let TopDog handle them.
Time Is Critical
In Tennessee you have only 1 year from the date of injury to file. This is one of the shortest personal injury statutes in the country. The clock is already running. This is a general summary — deadlines vary. Contact TopDog Law to confirm what may apply in your situation.
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Severe head trauma requiring long-term rehabilitation and care.
Injuries to the spine that can result in paralysis or chronic pain.
Third-degree burns requiring extensive medical treatment and skin grafting.
Loss of limbs requiring prosthetics, rehabilitation, and lifelong care.
Complete or partial loss of movement and sensation affecting daily life permanently.
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Life-altering injuries that prevent a return to normal work or daily activity.
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