“Statute of Limitations” is how long you have to file a lawsuit, or otherwise settle your claim, after an injury occurs. For a motor vehicle accident in Tennessee, you have one year from the date of the accident to either file that lawsuit or settle your claim with the injury company. It’s very important not to get close to that one year and hire a lawyer as soon as possible because, if not, and that one year passes, you will lose all ability, potentially, to pursue your case.
