Hurt in a FedEx Truck Crash in Miramar? Here Is What to Do Next

If a FedEx truck hit your car in Miramar, or hurt someone you love, the first days can feel like a blur. Get medical care. Write down what you can about the truck. Talk with a lawyer soon, because Florida deadlines keep running.

This guide covers the steps that matter, the records that can tell the story, and how to reach CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for a free first consultation.

Do you drive Miramar Parkway every day? Or do you only pass Miramar Regional Park on weekends? Either way, a crash can turn a normal route into a long fight. Going up against an insurance company alone can feel like driving across the Everglades without a map.

FedEx Truck Accidents Miramar: What Should You Do in the First Hours?

Call 911 and get medical care. Follow your doctors’ care, even if you feel fine at first. Some injuries, including neck, back, and head injuries, can show up hours or days later.

Florida law expects drivers in serious crashes to stay at the scene. If you saw a driver leave, tell the officer right away. Note what you remember.

Write down:

• The company name on the truck
• The unit or trailer number
• The DOT number on the cab, if you can see it
• The driver’s name, if he or she gives it to you

Take photos of:

• The vehicles and the damage
• Lane markings and traffic signs
• Any visible injuries

Ask witnesses for their names and phone numbers. Keep a simple log of symptoms, treatment, missed work, and out-of-pocket costs.

Why Can a FedEx Truck Crash Involve More Than One Company?

A FedEx-branded truck may be driven by a FedEx employee. It may also be driven by a driver who works for another company under contract. Investigators ask who drove the truck, who operated it, and who maintained it.

A lawyer looks into these questions. They are not conclusions about anyone’s conduct. Each answer can point to different records and different people.

Florida also uses comparative fault. This means fault can be divided among everyone involved. Under Florida’s comparative fault statute, in a negligence action to which this section applies, a party found more than 50 percent at fault for his or her own harm may not recover any damages; this does not apply to medical negligence actions under chapter 766. That rule is one reason the facts of each crash matter so much.

What Evidence Matters Most in a Commercial Truck Crash?

After a truck crash, records kept by the trucking company may help show what happened. Florida’s commercial vehicle law explains this.

Common examples include:

• Electronic logging device (ELD) data
• Dash cam video
• Inspection reports
• Driver qualification files

Federal rules require many carriers to record driver duty status. In many cases, they use an electronic logging device (ELD). See federal duty-status rules.

Some records do not last forever. See federal inspection rules.

Under federal driver file rules, a motor carrier must keep a driver’s qualification file for as long as the driver is employed by that carrier and for three years after that.

That is why prompt action matters. A written request to preserve records can be sent early, before routine deletion. Federal rules allow records to be kept in many forms. The records must stay accurate and be reproducible later. See federal record rules.

The police crash report is another key document. Under Florida’s crash report law, the long-form report must be completed and submitted within 10 days after the investigation is complete for crashes 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. Parties and their legal representatives can access it.

They may give their own opinions.

What Deadlines Apply to a Miramar Truck Accident Claim?

Florida generally gives two years to file most negligence-based injury lawsuits. See Florida’s limitations statute. Deadlines depend on the facts and the type of claim. Do not wait.

Miramar sits in Broward County. Delivery trucks travel busy routes. These include Miramar Parkway, Pines Boulevard, and Interstate 75. Crashes can happen at intersections and in commercial areas nearby.

Medical benefits under Florida personal injury protection (PIP) coverage have a short window. PIP is the auto insurance coverage that pays some medical bills. Benefits apply when the person receives initial services and care within 14 days after a motor vehicle accident. See Florida’s PIP statute.

When a crash causes a death, Florida law can hold the responsible party liable for damages. This is called a wrongful death claim. The law is in Florida’s wrongful death statute. Families carry a heavy load. They do not have to sort out timing alone.

What Happens When You Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers?

You start with a free, confidential first consultation, with no obligation to continue. We review the crash details and injuries. We explain the claims that may apply. We talk through next steps.

Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is one of our lawyers at CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, and he is admitted to The Florida Bar. Our team serves Miramar and communities throughout Florida.

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

Some FedEx truck matters may be handled together with, or referred to, another law firm. If that happens, we will tell you.

Common Questions About FedEx Truck Accidents Miramar

Talk With Our Team About Your FedEx Truck Crash

If a FedEx truck crash has left you or your family facing bills, missed paychecks, and hard decisions, you do not have to answer those questions alone. Reach out to CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for a free, confidential first consultation. We can talk about the crash, the injuries, and the deadlines that may apply. Use our contact page to get started.

Si un camión FedEx chocó con usted o con un ser querido en Miramar, comuníquese con nuestro equipo para una consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso. No cobramos honorarios de abogado ni costos del caso a menos que haya una recuperación.

For the wider picture, see our FedEx truck accidents guide.