Tennessee lets a family recover the decedent's suffering and the pecuniary value of the life, which includes consortium-type losses. Noneconomic damages are limited to $750,000, or $1,000,000 when a parent leaves a minor child, and you have only one year.
Enter the economic and noneconomic losses, pick the limit, and set the fault split.
Tennessee's TCA 20-5-113 lets the plaintiff recover the decedent's own suffering and the damages resulting to the beneficiaries. Jordan v. Baptist Three Rivers Hospital held that the pecuniary value of a life includes consortium-type losses.
The claim is brought under TCA 20-5-107, and noneconomic damages are limited by TCA 29-39-102, which raises the limit to $1,000,000 when a parent leaves a minor child.
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.