Tennessee applies modified-50 comparative fault since McIntyre v. Balentine (1992) abolished pure contributory negligence, with one of the shortest US PI limitation windows (one year) and a $750,000 general non-economic cap. For workplace claims specifically, the band is built from the state-by-state tort law · jury verdict reporters · statutory caps framework and then adjusted for Tennessee's modified comparative — 50% bar and any applicable statutory cap.
★ TN · statute of limitations
1 year from date of injury — among the shortest in the US
Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104
★ TN · fault rule
Modified comparative — 50% bar
Modified comparative — recovery barred at 50% claimant fault under McIntyre v. Balentine (1992).
★ TN · caps
What caps recovery.
Statutory caps that may bear on a workplace settlement in Tennessee.
Non-economic damages cap (general)
PI claims
$750k ($1M catastrophic)
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-39-102
★ workplace · neighbouring jurisdictions
Compare to neighbours.
How Tennessee's fault rule and limitation period compare to other US jurisdictions for workplace claims.
Jurisdiction
Fault rule
Limitation
Workplace page
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Modified comparative — 50% bar
1 year from date of injury — among the shortest in the US
Each answer is independently coherent and references the relevant statute or authority document.
How much is a workplace claim worth in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, workplace claims are valued under the state-by-state tort law · jury verdict reporters · statutory caps framework, then adjusted for Tennessee's fault rule and any applicable state caps.
What fault rule applies to workplace claims in Tennessee?
Modified comparative — 50% bar. Modified comparative — recovery barred at 50% claimant fault under McIntyre v. Balentine (1992).
What is the statute of limitations for workplace claims in Tennessee?
1 year from date of injury — among the shortest in the US. Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104. Filing after the period expires generally bars the claim absent a tolling exception.
Do Tennessee's damages caps reduce workplace settlements?
Yes — Tennessee applies the following caps that may bear on a workplace claim: Non-economic damages cap (general). Caps are applied to the gross award before any fault-allocation reduction.
Does Tennessee require no-fault first-party recovery for auto-related workplace claims?
No. Tennessee is a traditional tort jurisdiction; the at-fault driver's insurer is the primary source of recovery for auto-related workplace claims.
Should I hire a Tennessee workplace attorney?
For all but the most modest claims, yes. Tennessee's fault rule and caps materially affect the calculus, and adjusters value represented claims significantly higher. Most Tennessee personal injury attorneys work on contingency (33–40% typical), with no fee unless you recover.
Figures on this page are starting points: the US band adjusted for Tennessee's statutory framework. They are not quotes for any specific case. For representation, consult an attorney admitted in Tennessee. See /methodology, /sources, and /disclaimer.