Gilreath Law, PLLC is a Memphis personal injury law firm located at 1591 Vinton Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104. Attorney R. Christopher Gilreath represents people injured 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.
Injured in Memphis?
Memphis is one of the country's busiest freight and logistics centers. Heavy truck and commuter traffic on I-40, I-55, I-240, Lamar Avenue, and Sam Cooper Boulevard leads to serious crashes every day. When someone else's carelessness hurts you, you deserve a lawyer who treats your case personally.
Serious Injury Representation in Memphis and Shelby County
For a serious collision in Memphis or elsewhere in Shelby County, the investigation should connect the crash evidence to the long-term effects of the injury. We examine available video, witness accounts, vehicle damage, medical records, and insurance policies. A commercial-truck claim may also require driver, carrier, maintenance, and electronic records.
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 Memphis are commonly filed in the Circuit Court of Shelby County. Some cases, including many against out-of-state trucking companies or national manufacturers, may be heard in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, which sits in Memphis.
Memphis practice areas
Our Memphis office
Gilreath Law, PLLC
1591 Vinton Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
901-343-6337 · Get directions
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).
Memphis personal injury FAQ
Do you have a personal injury lawyer in Memphis?
Gilreath Law, PLLC is a Memphis personal injury law firm located at 1591 Vinton Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104. Attorney R. Christopher Gilreath represents people injured 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.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Memphis?
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 Memphis 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.