Wrongful Death Damages in Tennessee
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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
Wrongful Death Damages in Tennessee
Tennessee law caps the attorney’s fee in a wrongful death action at 10% of the recovery. This limit is established by Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-5-106, which governs how much a lawyer may collect from the damages awarded to the deceased’s estate or beneficiaries. The statute does not define the total damages available, as those are determined by the facts of each case, but it restricts the fee percentage. The official source provides the exact text of the rule, including any conditions or exceptions that may apply. An example of how the 10% figure applies to a specific recovery is shown below. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate fees for your case.
Governing authority
In Tennessee, the wrongful death damages rule is set by Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-5-106. The verified packet cites Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-5-106 (https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/code/title-20/chapter-5/).
Tennessee wrongful death damages: the verified value is 10% under Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-5-106. The verified packet cites Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-5-106 (https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/code/title-20/chapter-5/).
Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wrongful death damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.