FedEx Truck Accidents | Boca Raton, Florida
Hurt in a FedEx Truck Crash in Boca Raton? Here Is What to Do Next
A clear, step-by-step guide from CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, a Florida-based firm serving Boca Raton and communities throughout Florida. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.
By CHG Lawyers · Published November 2, 2026
FedEx Truck Accidents Boca Raton: What to Do After a Crash
A FedEx truck crash in Boca Raton can change your life in a moment. If you were hurt or lost someone, the first steps matter most. Get medical care and protect the evidence. This guide explains what to do first, who may be responsible, and which Florida rules shape a claim.
Facing a trucking company’s insurer alone can feel like playing a game at FAU’s stadium with someone else’s playbook. You don’t have to learn every rule on your own.
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What to Do First After a FedEx Truck Crash in Boca Raton
Get medical care first, and keep every appointment. Follow your doctors’ care closely. Tell them about every symptom, even small ones.
Some injuries appear days or weeks later. Gaps in treatment can make those injuries harder to connect to the crash.
If 911 has not been called, call now. Ask the officers how to get a copy of the crash report. Under Florida crash report law, a Long Form report must be submitted within 10 days after the investigating officer finishes.
Take photos of the vehicles, the roadway, the lane markings, and any visible injuries. Write down witness names and phone numbers while your memory is fresh.
Then hold off on recorded statements to the insurance company or the trucking company. Wait until you have talked with a lawyer.
FedEx Truck Accidents Boca Raton: Where Crashes Happen
FedEx truck accidents in Boca Raton can happen on highways and local streets alike. Heavy delivery traffic moves along I-95, Florida’s Turnpike, Glades Road, Congress Avenue, and the commercial corridors that connect them.
Multi-lane highways, merging lanes, interchanges, and stop-and-go traffic near shopping areas all add risk. A large truck needs more distance to stop and turn than a passenger car. When traffic bunches up, a heavy vehicle may not slow in time.
Crashes on local streets can be just as serious. A collision at a busy intersection or in a shopping center parking lot can cause catastrophic injuries. The speed limit does not decide how serious the harm is.
Who May Be Responsible When a FedEx Truck Is Involved
More than one party may share responsibility when a delivery truck causes a crash. The driver is one. The company that employs or contracts the driver is another. The vehicle owner may also be responsible. Sometimes a maintenance or loading contractor is part of the picture too.
Whether FedEx owns a particular truck depends on the facts. These include the type of service, the contract, and the registration. The crash report and the records that follow help identify those parties.
In a commercial vehicle crash, the driver’s hours, training, and vehicle inspections often get close attention. Federal rules generally require 10 hours off duty before driving. Within that window, a driver may drive a total of 11 hours. A driver may not drive after a period of 14 consecutive hours that begins when the driver comes on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty (federal driving-time rule).
Claims may also look at how a company hired, trained, or supervised its drivers. In May 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II that a state-law claim that a broker negligently hired an unsafe motor carrier falls within a federal safety exception.
Injuries Commonly Seen in Truck Crashes
Truck crashes can cause injuries that range from bruises and sprains to life-changing harm. These include broken bones, soft-tissue damage, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, amputations, severe burns, and serious back and neck injuries.
Some injuries surface later, after the shock wears off. That is why ongoing medical follow-up matters. Your doctors answer medical questions, and their plan should guide your care.
Catastrophic injuries often bring long-term needs. These may include rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, home changes, and ongoing care. Keep records of those needs, from bills to therapy notes. Those records help show how the injury changes daily life. Our team focuses on the legal claim so you can focus on recovery.
Florida Deadlines and Fault Rules That Affect Your Claim
Florida sets time limits for filing injury lawsuits. These deadlines apply to truck crash claims. Missing one can end a claim, so act early. The Florida limitations law sets these filing periods.
Florida uses comparative fault (Fla. Stat. § 768.81(6)). This means responsibility is divided by percentage. Federal trucking rules can run alongside Florida law in the same case.
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Evidence That Can Be Lost in the First Days
Some evidence in a truck crash can disappear quickly, so early action helps. Key evidence includes:
- The crash report
- Photos
- Dash camera or surveillance video
- Witness statements
- Vehicle damage
- Medical records
Carrier records are often kept electronically. A written request sent early can help protect data that could otherwise be overwritten.
Accident reconstruction professionals and medical professionals can help explain what the physical evidence shows. Once you reach out, our team can request and preserve this evidence for you.
When a FedEx Truck Crash Is Fatal: Wrongful Death and Your Family
Florida’s wrongful death law lets a family seek damages when a death results from someone else’s wrongful act or negligence.
Families often ask who can bring the claim. Florida law answers that question, and our lawyers can explain how it applies to your family.
The damages a family may claim depend on their relationship to the person who died and on Florida law. Families may be able to seek losses that go beyond bills, such as the loss of companionship and guidance. A survivor who paid medical or funeral expenses may also have a claim for those costs.
The loss of a loved one is profound. The questions that follow can feel overwhelming. Families often need help with the legal side while they grieve. Our team approaches these cases with patience and respect for what the family needs most.
Talk With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers About Your FedEx Truck Crash
CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. It handles truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our lawyers and support staff serve clients throughout Florida.
Common questions about FedEx truck accidents Boca Raton
Does FedEx own every truck it uses?
Not always. Ownership varies. It is identified from contracts and registration records.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Florida sets time limits for injury lawsuits. Act promptly.
Can my family bring a claim after a fatal crash?
Yes. Florida law allows families to seek damages after a death caused by someone else’s wrongful act or negligence.
Our free first consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. CHG charges no attorney’s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.
If a FedEx truck has changed your day or your family’s future, you don’t have to sort out what comes next alone. Contact our team to talk through your crash and the deadlines that may apply.
Steps That Can Protect You After a Crash
Get medical care right away
Even if you feel you have only minor injuries, see a doctor promptly. Follow your doctors' care and keep every record, bill, and prescription.
Document what happened
Write down the date, time, and location. Note the truck's markings, the license plate, and the names and contact details of any witnesses. Photos help when they are taken early.
Be careful with insurance calls
Insurance representatives may ask for recorded statements or quick settlements. Talk with our lawyers before you agree to anything.
Contact a Florida injury firm
Our team can review how the crash happened, who may be involved, and what your options look like under Florida law.
Do Not Wait to Get Help
Deadlines may apply to injury claims in Florida, and evidence such as video, vehicle data, and witness memories can disappear quickly. Contact us promptly so your situation can be reviewed while the details are still fresh.
Questions Our Team Can Help You Answer
Who owned and operated the truck?
Ownership of a delivery vehicle is not always clear from the outside. Contracts, registration records, and company documents can show who was responsible for the vehicle at the time of the crash.
What do the records show?
Driver logs, maintenance histories, dispatch records, and crash reports can all matter. Our team can explain which records may be important in your case.
How can my family move forward after a fatal crash?
Losing someone in a crash is devastating. Our team can explain the questions a family may have after a fatal crash and the options that may be available under Florida law, at a pace that respects your grief.
What happens to my medical care and bills?
Keeping your treatment on track is the priority. We can help you understand how your medical needs and expenses fit into the next steps of your case.