Tennessee Medical Malpractice Deadlines & Damage Caps

Tennessee Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance

Statute of Limitations

1 year from discovery, 3-year repose

Discovery Rule

1 year from discovery

Damage Cap

$750,000

Key Statute

TN medical malpractice law

State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.

Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in Tennessee

The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in Tennessee:

60-day pre-suit extends by 120 days
Minors: tolled until 18
Fraudulent concealment: 1 year from discovery

Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in Tennessee

Verdict

$3.1M

Pressure ulcer neglect

2024 · Davidson County Circuit Court

Stage IV wound developed over 11 weeks without documented repositioning.

This archive is updated as new appellate decisions and rule changes are published.

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