Hurt in a FedEx Truck Crash? You Don't Have to Face the Insurance Companies Alone.

Hurt in a Crash With a FedEx Truck? Here Is What You Can Do Next

If a FedEx truck hurt you or someone you love, you may have a claim for compensation. A claim is a request for money from the people responsible for the harm. A crash like this can change daily life in a moment. Some families are left coping after a death.

This page explains, in plain words, what a “no fee unless recovery” arrangement means. It applies to injured people and families across Florida. It also explains what to do next.

It is written for:

• Injured people
• Families of people killed in these crashes
• Anyone thinking about speaking with a lawyer

Florida’s deadlines to file a lawsuit are set by Florida Statutes § 95.11. These deadlines vary by type of action. Prompt contact also helps protect evidence. Evidence can disappear quickly.

How the No Fee Unless Recovery Arrangement Works

CHG Personal Injury Lawyers charges no attorney’s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery. A recovery is money obtained on your claim through a settlement or a court judgment. A judgment is a final decision by a court.

Put simply, you do not pay a fee while your case is pending.

Before you sign anything, ask questions like these:

• How is the fee calculated from a recovery?
• Which case costs, if any, come out of a recovery?
• Who will handle communication with the insurance company?
• What steps come next, and how long might each one take?

Our free first consultation is confidential. It carries no obligation to continue. Bring your questions, your medical records, and any papers from the crash.

What a FedEx Truck Accident Case Covers

A FedEx truck accident case can involve injuries to:

• Drivers
• Passengers
• Pedestrians
• Cyclists
• Other motorists

It can also involve a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is brought by a family after a loved one dies in a crash.

Serious injuries in large truck crashes can include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Broken bones and internal injuries
• Amputations and severe burns

Responsibility depends on the facts. The driver may be at fault. The company that operates the truck may be responsible, too. So may others whose conduct helped cause the crash.

A claim may seek to recover:

• Medical bills
• Lost income
• Future care needs
• Pain and suffering

Families may also seek losses tied to a death. The FAQ below explains more.

Why FedEx Truck Cases Need Evidence Quickly

The driver’s records and the truck’s records are often central to a FedEx truck crash. These records should be requested early.

Federal hours-of-service rules limit how long a commercial driver may drive. Here is how those rules work:

• A driver may not drive without first taking 10 consecutive hours off duty.
• A driver may not drive after 14 consecutive hours from coming on duty following that rest.
• Drivers who qualify for short-haul exceptions follow different rules. Other drivers may not keep driving once more than 8 hours of driving time have passed without at least a consecutive 30-minute break from driving.

After certain crashes involving a commercial motor vehicle, federal rules require the employer to test surviving drivers for alcohol and controlled substances. These tests must happen within set time limits (49 C.F.R. § 382.303).

The timing of those tests can matter.

Other evidence can also disappear quickly. Early requests should cover:

• Dashcam video
• GPS data
• Phone records
• Crash-scene photos
• Maintenance and inspection history

Florida also has a reporting rule. A Florida Traffic Crash Report must be completed and submitted within 10 days after the investigating officer finishes an investigation. This applies to a crash that resulted in death of, personal injury to, or any indication of complaints of pain or discomfort by any of the parties or passengers involved in the crash, as well as other crashes listed in the statute (Fla. Stat. § 316.066).

What to Expect After You Contact Our Firm

After you contact us, the process moves through four main steps. Each step builds on the one before it.

1. Free, confidential consultation. We review the crash, your injuries, and the losses you have faced.
2. Investigation. We ask that evidence be preserved. This means asking that it be kept safe and not lost. We review police reports, medical records, and company records.
3. Insurance handling. We deal with insurers and company representatives so you can focus on recovery.
4. Negotiation or lawsuit. We work to resolve the claim. If needed, we file a lawsuit in the proper Florida court.

Timelines vary with the complexity of the injuries and the claim. Florida filing deadlines apply throughout. That is why early contact matters.

Why Work With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers

CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. We represent people throughout Florida, including in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.

• Our attorneys are licensed and admitted to The Florida Bar.
• Igor Hernandez is the responsible attorney for this page.
• We communicate in English and Spanish with prospective clients.
• The firm handles personal injury cases of every severity. These range from everyday crashes to catastrophic and fatal injuries.

Our team of attorneys and support staff works together on each matter. We stay with you from the first call through the final step.

Frequently Asked Questions About FedEx Truck Accident Cases

Talk With a Florida Lawyer About Your FedEx Truck Crash

If a FedEx truck crash left you hurt or grieving, you may have a claim worth reviewing. Evidence is still fresh early on, so prompt contact matters.

Reach out to CHG Personal Injury Lawyers through our contact page. Arrange your free, confidential consultation. Spanish-language communication is available.