Quick answer
In Tennessee, the deadline that generally applies to slip & fall / premises claims is 1 year from the date of injury, under Tenn. Code § 28-3-104. Certain circumstances can pause or extend this window. This is general legal information, not a personal deadline determination for your situation.
Tennessee
Slip & Fall / Premises
General statute of limitations
In Tennessee, a slip & fall / premises claim must generally be filed within 1 year of the date of injury. Filing after this window typically bars the claim permanently.
Governing statute: Tenn. Code § 28-3-104
What starts the clock, and tolling exceptions
Clock typically starts
Date of injury or incident
The general rule is that the SOL begins running on the date the injury occurred. Some states apply a discovery rule if the injury was not immediately apparent.
Government defendants
Notice of claim may be required
If your claim is against a government entity (a city, county, state agency, or public employee), most states require a separate notice of claim within 30 to 180 days. Missing this notice deadline can bar your claim entirely, independent of the SOL.
Tolling: when the clock may pause
Claims against government entities (public sidewalks, government buildings) often require a separate notice of claim within 30–180 days. The general SOL applies to private property defendants. Minor claimants typically have additional time.
Filing deadlines by claim type in Tennessee
What cases like this have ranged for
Illustrative · national · not case-specific
$12,000 – $200,000+
Slip and fall claims turn heavily on notice of the hazard and documented harm.
Educational information only: not legal advice
This result reflects the general statutory period for slip & fall / premises claims in Tennessee based on publicly available statutes. Your actual deadline may differ based on the specific facts of your case, applicable tolling rules, discovery rule application, government defendant requirements, and other circumstances. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Caseworth makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or currency of this information. Consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee before making any decisions about your claim.
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What is the statute of limitations for a slip & fall / premises claim in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the general statute of limitations for slip & fall / premises claims is 1 year under Tenn. Code § 28-3-104. This is general educational information; the deadline that applies to matters like yours may differ based on the specific facts of the case. Consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee to confirm the deadline for your situation.
What starts the clock on the Tennessee slip & fall / premises deadline?
The general rule is that the SOL begins running on the date the injury occurred. Some states apply a discovery rule if the injury was not immediately apparent.
Are there tolling exceptions in Tennessee?
Yes. Claims against government entities (public sidewalks, government buildings) often require a separate notice of claim within 30–180 days. The general SOL applies to private property defendants. Minor claimants typically have additional time. Tolling rules vary by state and case type, so it is worth confirming with a licensed attorney in Tennessee whether an exception applies to matters like yours.
What have cases like this ranged for?
Nationally, cases like this have historically ranged $12,000 – $200,000+ (illustrative, not specific to Tennessee or to any individual case). Slip and fall claims turn heavily on notice of the hazard and documented harm. See the Settlement Data & Methodology hub for how these ranges are compiled.