Tennessee limits noneconomic damages, including pain and suffering, to $750,000 per injured plaintiff, or $1,000,000 for catastrophic losses, with four exceptions. You are barred if your fault is 50% or more, and each defendant pays only its own share.
Enter your economic damages, pick severity and the limit, and set the fault split.
Tennessee's civil damages statute, TCA 29-39-102, limits noneconomic damages to $750,000 per injured plaintiff, or $1,000,000 for catastrophic losses, and bars any recovery if the plaintiff's fault is 50% or more.
Liability is several only under TCA 29-11-107, punitive damages are limited by TCA 29-39-104, and the deadline is one year under TCA 28-3-104.
A local personal injury attorney can review your claim — many offer a free consultation.
This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Tennessee statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Tennessee attorney.