Wrongful Death Law in Tennessee
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Tennessee — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Tennessee
Tennessee state law
- Title 39 — Criminal Offenses › Chapter 13 — Part 9 Surveillance by Unmanned AircraftTN 39 § 39-13-204
Cited in 153 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 36 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 1 — Part 3 Adoption Contact Veto RegistryTN 36 § 36-1-113
Cited in 109 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 29 — Remedies and Special Proceedings › Chapter 26 — Part 2 Therapist Sexual Misconduct Victims CompensationTN 29 § 29-26-116
Cited in 71 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 39 — Criminal Offenses › Chapter 11 — Part 7 Disposition of Forfeited PropertyTN 39 § 39-11-106
Cited in 50 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 36 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 6 — Part 6 Uniform Child Abduction Prevention ActTN 36 § 36-6-106
Cited in 47 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 20 — Civil Procedure › Chapter 5 — Abatement and Survival of ActionsTN 20 § 20-5-106
Cited in 43 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Tennessee.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.