Statute of Limitations
Tennessee has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (T.C.A. § 28-3-104) — the shortest SOL for PowerPort claims among the 25 states in this litigation group. The discovery rule applies in Tennessee for latent injury claims, but Tennessee courts apply it cautiously. Tennessee also has a specific medical malpractice statute of limitations of 1 year (potentially applicable if a treating physician contributed to delay in diagnosis of the fracture). Tennessee PowerPort victims must consult an attorney immediately upon discovery — the 1-year window leaves little margin. The Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee are the primary federal venues.
1 year from discovery of injury — SHORTEST SOL — consult attorney immediately
Exposure in Tennessee
Source: T.C.A. § 28-3-104
Source: National Cancer Institute, 2024
Source: T.C.A. § 29-11-107