Gilreath Law represents personal injury clients in Knoxville and East Tennessee, including people hurt in car and truck accidents, by defective medical devices, and in workplace accidents, as well as families in wrongful death cases. Consultations are free. Call 901-343-6337 to arrange one.
Injured in Knoxville?
Christopher Gilreath has longstanding ties to East Tennessee. Knoxville sits at the junction of I-40 and I-75, two of the busiest trucking corridors in the Southeast, along with heavily traveled routes like Alcoa Highway and I-640. Crashes on these roads often involve commercial trucks and serious injuries.
Serious Injury Representation in Knoxville and East Tennessee
For clients in Knoxville and elsewhere in East Tennessee, distance from our Memphis principal office need not delay an initial discussion. We can begin with a telephone or remote consultation and discuss appropriate arrangements for evidence review and meetings. Serious truck and workplace injuries may require coordinated investigation of vehicle or equipment records, third-party responsibility, and future care needs.
Learn about our approach to serious and catastrophic injury claims, car accidents, and commercial truck accidents. Christopher Gilreath works directly with clients to understand how an injury has changed their lives.
Where your case may be heard
Personal injury cases arising in Knoxville are commonly filed in the Circuit Court for Knox County. Some cases may be heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, which has a courthouse in Knoxville.
Knoxville practice areas
Meeting with us from Knoxville
Call 901-343-6337 or use the form below to arrange your free consultation. We will talk with you about the best way to meet.
Tennessee law you should know
- One-year deadline. Most Tennessee personal injury claims must be filed within one year (Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104).
- Modified comparative fault. You can recover if you are less than 50 percent at fault, reduced by your share.
- Damages caps. Non-economic damages are generally capped at $750,000, or $1,000,000 for certain catastrophic losses specifically defined by Tennessee law, with exceptions (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-39-102).
Knoxville personal injury FAQ
Do you have a personal injury lawyer in Knoxville?
Gilreath Law, PLLC represents personal injury clients in Knoxville and East Tennessee, including people hurt in car and truck accidents, by defective medical devices, and in workplace accidents, as well as families in wrongful death cases. Consultations are free. Call 901-343-6337 to arrange one.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Knoxville?
Tennessee's one-year statute of limitations (Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104) generally applies. Contact us as soon as possible so we can protect your rights.
How much does a Knoxville personal injury lawyer cost?
Consultations are free, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. How case costs and expenses are handled is explained in your written fee agreement.
Written and reviewed by attorney R. Christopher Gilreath. Last updated September 30, 2026. General information only, not legal advice. No attorney fee is charged unless we recover compensation for you. Depending on your written fee agreement, you may be responsible for case costs and expenses.