Every accident is different, but the responsible party is the one who’s considered liable. Establishing liability, however, can be pretty tricky in some circumstances. Negligence claims, or claims alleging that the person responsible acted irresponsibly and unreasonably caused the accident, are among the most common.
Tennessee utilizes the comparative negligence approach, which means that all parties involved are investigated to determine their portion of responsibility. For example, if it is determined that the other driver is 90% responsible for the accident and you are 10% responsible, you may only be able to get 90% of the compensation you seek for damages. If you are 50% or more responsible, however, you cannot recover any compensation at all.