Aggressive legal representation for pedestrian accident victims in Tennessee and surrounding areas. We fight for the maximum compensation you deserve. After a serious injury, you deserve more than a quick settlement. You need trial lawyers who fight for everything you are owed. Most personal injury firms never see the inside of a courtroom. Our trial lawyers go to court and win. Insurance companies know we fight and they pay maximum compensation because of it. Over 40 years and hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for injury victims in Tennessee and across the Southeast. Our track record speaks for itself. We get results that matter. Accidents do not happen on a schedule. Our team answers calls around the clock, starts your case immediately, and keeps you informed every step of the way. You are never alone in this process. You pay absolutely nothing unless we recover compensation for you. No upfront costs. No hidden fees. No financial risk. We only get paid when you get paid. That is our promise. Recovered For Our ClientsPedestrian Accident Lawyers in Tennessee
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Across Tennessee, people on foot share space with fast-moving traffic, from the tourist crowds of downtown Nashville and the honky-tonk district to the college campuses, the Memphis streets, and the wide commercial arterials in cities and suburbs statewide. A person on foot has no protection when a driver fails to stop, and the injuries are often catastrophic. At Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, we stand up for pedestrians injured anywhere in Tennessee.
The one-year window to bring a pedestrian claim
Tennessee law under Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104 gives an injured pedestrian only one year from the date of the collision to file a lawsuit, one of the shortest deadlines in the nation, and it does not pause while you recover. Video from businesses along the road is often overwritten within days, and a driver's account hardens the longer it goes unchallenged. We begin investigating immediately so the facts are preserved.
How the fifty percent bar can end a pedestrian claim
In Tennessee a pedestrian who is fifty percent or more at fault recovers nothing, and the driver's insurer builds its case around getting you there. Under the modified comparative fault rule from McIntyre v. Balentine, anything below fifty percent still allows recovery, reduced by your share, but at the line the claim ends. Adjusters almost always claim the pedestrian stepped out suddenly or crossed against the signal. We gather the evidence that shows the driver was the one who failed to look. The most seriously injured are treated at Tennessee's Level I trauma centers, including Vanderbilt in Nashville, Regional One Health in Memphis, the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, and Erlanger in Chattanooga.
Where pedestrians are most at risk in Tennessee
The greatest danger is on wide, high-speed arterials where crosswalks are far apart and drivers do not expect people on foot, a pattern common across Tennessee's cities and suburbs. Downtown entertainment districts, campus areas, and transit stops add their own risks. We investigate the specific crossing, the signals, the lighting, and the driver's conduct to establish exactly how the collision happened.
Serving injured pedestrians across Tennessee
Howe.Law represents injured pedestrians throughout Tennessee, with offices in Nashville, Knoxville, and Murfreesboro. From Memphis to the Tri-Cities, we serve people hurt anywhere in the state.
Reports, treatment, and filing your case
A pedestrian crash inside a city is investigated by that city's police department, which prepares the official report, and one in an unincorporated area by the county sheriff. We help you obtain your report and records and file your lawsuit in the county where you were struck, in that county's Circuit Court.
Contact a Tennessee pedestrian injury attorney
If a driver's carelessness left you injured, you deserve dedicated legal help, and Tennessee's one-year deadline means you have limited time to act. Call (844) 876-4357 for a free, confidential case review. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
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Common questions
I was struck in a crosswalk. Who is responsible?
A driver who fails to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk is usually responsible, and in some cases the design or operation of the crossing can share responsibility. We investigate both the driver's conduct and the layout where you were struck.
The driver says I stepped out suddenly. Is my claim over?
No. A driver always has a duty to exercise care to avoid hitting a pedestrian, and how you entered the road is one factor a jury weighs, not an automatic bar to recovery below the fifty percent line. We evaluate the driver's speed, attention, and the crossing to determine the strongest path forward.
What if the driver who hit me had no insurance?
If the driver was uninsured, we look to the uninsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy, which can apply even when you were injured on foot rather than in your vehicle. We review every policy that might respond to your injuries.
Cases We Handle
We represent injury victims across Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi in a wide range of accident and injury cases.
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Reviews from our Accident and Injury Clients
I googled Collection Attorney and found Howe and Associates. Their receptionist picked up, I introduced myself and explained to her my situation and in no time she got Mr. Richard Howe on the phone with me. I explained my situation and he was very attentive, helpful, nice to me and after carefully listening to me he gave me some encouraging advice and how to go about the right help. He also gave me an open invitation to call him anytime if I ever have any questions. I was very happy God lead me to his firm.
I really just appreciate the professionalism and knowledge given from speaking with your firm during consultation. It definitely makes it feel comfortable if the need to move forward with the service of your firm
Richard was extremely helpful, and even though my case wasn't the best fit for his firm, he took extra time to give me direction and clarity to help me with the next steps... Far beyond what he needed to. I'm extremely grateful I contacted his firm.
I had a question about a collection we are going through and Richard himself answered the call and provided a lot of insight to what our next steps would be at no charge. I highly recommend this firm. They are here to help.
I was in a vulnerable state after my accident and appreciated Nathalie for listening, being compassionate and offering guidance. I am truly grateful I called. Thank you so much!
I was really stressed about everything and didn't know where to start but the team took the time to walk me through each step and made sure I understood what was happening. They explained the whole process in a way that actually made sense and I never felt confused or left in the dark, they were super helpful and responsive whenever I had questions. I'm so grateful for how well they treated me and how easy they made everything feel
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Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers is proud to be recognized by multiple nationally respected legal rating organizations. These distinctions reflect our dedication to delivering exceptional personal injury representation and achieving strong results for our clients. Our firm has earned top honors including AV Preeminent ratings, 10.0 Superb ratings, and membership in exclusive legal organizations such as the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. These recognitions are awarded based on peer reviews, client satisfaction, and proven case results.
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