Aggressive legal representation for wrongful death 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 ClientsWrongful Death Lawyers in Tennessee
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Losing a family member to someone else's carelessness is a different kind of loss, and no lawsuit undoes it. What a Tennessee wrongful death claim can do is hold the responsible party accountable and secure the financial future of the family left behind. At Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, we handle wrongful death cases across the state with the care these families deserve.
Tennessee's one-year deadline
A Tennessee wrongful death action must generally be filed within one year, one of the shortest deadlines in the country. Grief makes a year pass quickly, and evidence fades in that time, so we handle the legal steps and the investigation while your family focuses on each other. Acting early also lets us preserve the proof of what happened before it disappears.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Tennessee
Tennessee law under Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-5-106 sets who may bring the claim and in what order. The right belongs first to the surviving spouse, and if there is no spouse, to the children or the next of kin, with the case brought by the surviving spouse or the personal representative of the estate. Disputes over who controls the case can arise, and we help the family navigate that so the claim moves forward properly.
What a Tennessee wrongful death claim recovers
Tennessee's wrongful death statute, Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-5-113, is different from some neighboring states. It preserves the decedent's own right of action, so the recovery includes both the losses the decedent suffered from the injury until death, such as medical expenses and pain, and the pecuniary value of the decedent's life to the survivors, which includes the loss of the love, care, and companionship the family has lost. We build the full measure of these damages with the records and testimony that prove them.
Serving grieving families across Tennessee
Howe.Law represents families throughout Tennessee, with offices in Nashville, Knoxville, and Murfreesboro. Wherever in the state your loss occurred, we serve you.
How we investigate and file the case
We obtain the crash or incident report, the medical records, and the evidence of how the death occurred, and we identify every responsible party. When a fair resolution cannot be reached, we file the wrongful death action in the county where it happened, in that county's Circuit Court, and take it as far as it needs to go.
Speak with a Tennessee wrongful death attorney
Your family deserves a firm that will treat your loss with care and hold the responsible party fully accountable. Call (844) 876-4357 for a free, confidential consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for your family.
Common questions
Who is allowed to file the wrongful death lawsuit?
Tennessee law gives the right first to the surviving spouse, and then to the children or next of kin if there is no spouse, with the case brought by the surviving spouse or the estate's personal representative. We help the family sort out who controls the claim so it proceeds without conflict.
How is a Tennessee wrongful death recovery measured?
It includes the losses the decedent suffered before death, such as medical bills and pain, and the pecuniary value of the decedent's life to the survivors, including the loss of love, care, and companionship. We assemble the evidence to prove the full extent of those losses.
Is there really only one year to file?
Generally yes, so it is important to speak with a lawyer early. Certain circumstances can affect the deadline, and we evaluate your family's specific situation immediately to make sure the claim is protected.
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
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
Very helpful firm, answered all my questions quickly. Would definitely recommend.
The bilingual support here was super helpful for my family. Everyone was professional and made sure we understood each step clearly. Very grateful for their assistance.
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