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Tennessee: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Malpractice rules · Small claims limits · Small estate limits · Debt time limits · Shared fault rules · Medicaid expansion · ACA marketplace · Claim deadlines · Estate and inheritance tax
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| Medical malpractice | 1 year |
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| Wrongful death | 1 year |
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| Damage cap | $750,000 noneconomic; $1 million for catastrophic injuries |
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| Expert affidavit or certificate | Certificate of good faith filed with the complaint |
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| Before you sue | 60-day pre-suit notice to each provider |
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| Dollar limit | $25,000 (General Sessions Court) |
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| Filing fee | Varies by county |
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| Lawyers | Not required for individuals |
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| Small estate limit | $50,000 personal property |
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| Wait after death | 45 days |
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| Real estate | No |
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| Credit cards / open accounts | 6 years |
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| Written contracts | 6 years |
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| Promissory notes | 6 years |
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| Rule | Modified comparative negligence (50% bar) |
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| When you are barred | Barred if you are 50% or more at fault |
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| Marketplace type | Federal marketplace |
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| Where to enroll | HealthCare.gov |
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| Acknowledge | 30 days |
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| Accept or deny | 60 days after completed proof of loss |
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| Pay | Undisputed amount within 30 days after affirming liability |
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| Estate tax | No state estate tax |
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| Inheritance tax | No inheritance tax |
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