Hurt in a FedEx Truck Crash in Kendall? Know Your Rights

FedEx Truck Accidents in Kendall: What to Know After a Crash

If a FedEx truck hit you or someone in your family, you may have legal rights, even if the crash seemed minor at the time.

Anyone who has sat in traffic near Dadeland Mall at rush hour knows Kendall roads keep their own schedule. Add a large delivery truck, and a short drive can stretch into a long day.

Picture this. You’re heading home on Kendall Drive when a delivery truck drifts into your lane. You feel a jolt, but you feel okay, so you swap information and drive away. Two days later, your neck is stiff and your back aches. The insurance company calls and asks for a recorded statement. You aren’t sure what to say.

Or picture a family who gets a call that a relative was struck by a delivery truck. They wait for news from the hospital and wonder what happens next.

This guide covers the FedEx truck accidents Kendall residents face, and what they can do next. It explains where these crashes happen, who may be responsible, what Florida claims can cover, and which steps matter most. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm, and our team serves people throughout Florida, including Kendall and Miami-Dade County. Igor Hernandez, one of the firm’s lawyers, is the responsible lawyer for this page. This page is also available in Spanish.

Where FedEx Truck Crashes Happen Around Kendall

FedEx truck crashes can happen on any busy road where delivery trucks share lanes with cars, and Kendall has many of them. Kendall Drive, Florida’s Turnpike, and the Palmetto Expressway carry heavy daily traffic, and delivery vehicles use them all day.

Crashes often happen at intersections, during lane changes, and in merging traffic. They also happen in neighborhood delivery zones, where trucks stop often and drivers back out or pull into tight spaces.

The exact location and the facts of each crash shape any claim, so details matter from the start.

If it is safe to do so, note the nearest cross streets, the time of day, and the direction of travel. Write down the names and phone numbers of any witnesses, and take photos of the road, signs, and traffic lights. Small details can matter later, when insurers and courts review what happened. Good notes are often the difference between a clear story and a confusing one.

Common Causes of FedEx Truck Crashes

Lawsuits often allege that driver fatigue, distraction, speeding, or pressure to meet tight delivery schedules helped cause a crash. These are allegations made in lawsuits, not proven facts.

Federal rules limit how long commercial drivers may work and drive. A driver may not drive without first taking 10 consecutive hours off duty. A driver also may not drive after 14 consecutive hours following that break, and may drive no more than 11 hours in that period.

49 C.F.R. § 395.3 also says driving is not allowed after more than 8 hours of driving time without a 30-minute break, except for drivers who qualify for either of the short-haul exceptions in § 395.1(e)(1) or (2). It sets weekly on-duty limits, too.

Vehicle upkeep is also a common focus. Under 49 C.F.R. § 396.3, motor carriers must keep vehicles in safe and proper operating condition at all times. That includes the frame, suspension, axles, wheels and rims, and steering. Maintenance and repair records can show whether those rules were followed.

Heavy loads and how packages are secured can also come up in a claim. Each crash’s evidence is different, so the true cause is always a question of facts.

When a FedEx Truck Hits You or a Family Member

Drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians can all be seriously hurt in a FedEx truck crash. A large truck is far heavier than a passenger car, so even a crash that looks minor can cause serious harm.

Some injuries are life-changing. They can include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and amputations. Recovery often takes a long time. Follow your doctors’ care, and keep every visit, bill, and note about missed work in one place.

When a crash causes a death, a family faces grief and hard decisions at once. Florida’s wrongful death law makes the party who caused the death liable for damages, even though the injured person has died. See Fla. Stat. § 768.19.

Under Fla. Stat. § 768.21, a surviving spouse may recover for loss of the decedent’s companionship and protection, and for mental pain and suffering. Minor children may recover for lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance. Families can also read more about wrongful death claims.

Who Can Be Held Responsible for a FedEx Truck Accident

Responsibility can reach beyond the driver, depending on the facts. It may include the company that employs the driver, the company that owns or maintains the truck, and anyone who loaded or serviced it.

Some delivery routes are run by contracted drivers and businesses rather than by the main carrier’s own staff. That arrangement can change who is responsible and which insurance policy applies.

A claim may also ask whether the company hired, trained, and supervised the driver with reasonable care. It may ask whether a vehicle part or design played a role. Each question is separate, and each one depends on records gathered from the crash.

Investigators often start with the crash report and the truck’s records. Those documents can show who had control over the vehicle. Getting them early matters.

What Compensation May Cover Under Florida Law

A Florida claim may seek money for losses such as medical bills, future medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering. The amount depends on the facts, and no general article can predict what a claim is worth.

Florida divides fault by percentage. Under Fla. Stat. § 768.81, in a negligence action a court enters judgment against each party based on that party’s percentage of fault, not on the doctrine of joint and several liability. That means your own share of blame counts in the final math, and if you are found more than 50 percent at fault for your own harm, you may not recover any damages.

For families of a person who died, Florida law also covers medical or funeral expenses a survivor has paid. See Fla. Stat. § 768.21.

Insurance offers can come quickly. The first number offered may not reflect the full losses an injured person or family faces.

CHG charges no attorney’s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.

What to Do After a FedEx Truck Crash in Kendall

Get medical care right away, and call 911 if anyone is hurt. Some injuries show up hours or days later, so don’t wait to see if you feel worse. Follow your doctors’ care.

Photograph the scene, the vehicles, and any visible injuries. Write down the truck’s company name and unit number, and collect witness names. These details are hard to rebuild later.

Crash reports matter too. Under Fla. Stat. § 316.066, a Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form, must be submitted within 10 days after the investigating officer completes the investigation of a crash that resulted in death or personal injury, or any indication of complaints of pain or discomfort, or that involved a commercial motor vehicle. The parties, their legal representatives, and their insurers can access those reports.

It’s wise to pause before giving a recorded statement to an insurance company. Adjusters work for insurers, and your words can be used later.

Florida sets filing deadlines for these claims, and they can be shorter than many people expect. Time is the one thing you can’t get back, so move promptly.

If a FedEx truck crash has left you or your family facing injuries, bills, or a loss, you may have a claim, and our team is here to talk it through with you. Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue.