Hurt in a Crash With a FedEx Truck in Orlando? Here Are Your Next Steps

If a FedEx truck or delivery van hurt you or someone you love in Orlando, you may have a claim against the people or companies responsible. Start with your health. Protect your proof. Then talk with a Florida lawyer about your options.

Dealing with an insurance company alone after a crash can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to face it that way.

What to Do Next After a FedEx Truck Crash in Orlando

Your first priorities are medical care, a police report, and a written record. These steps protect your health and your proof.

Maybe a FedEx truck cut into your lane on I-4. Maybe you were on a motorcycle or walking near a loading dock. Now you may be facing hospital bills, missed shifts, and calls from adjusters. Those calls can feel rushed.

Get medical care first. Follow your doctors’ treatment plan. Tell them about every symptom, even small ones.

Report the crash to the police. Ask the officer for the report number.

Keep a simple notebook. Write down your symptoms, appointments, bills, and the days you missed from work. Save photos and text messages.

You don’t need legal words to start. A free first consultation lets you ask questions about your own crash. It is confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.

Why a FedEx Truck Crash Can Involve More Than One Responsible Party

More than one party can be responsible. A delivery vehicle may be owned, operated, loaded, or maintained by different people or companies.

FedEx delivery vehicles may be run by the company itself, by contracted delivery businesses, or by individual drivers. Who owned, operated, loaded, or maintained the vehicle can affect who may be liable. Each crash turns on its own facts.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees federal trucking rules. Under 49 C.F.R. § 395.3, a driver of a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle generally may not drive without first taking 10 consecutive hours off duty, with some exceptions in § 395.1.

Federal rules also place duties on the motor carrier, the company that runs the trucks. 49 C.F.R. § 390.11 says the carrier must require drivers to follow those duties.

Who may be responsible when a vehicle is lent to another driver depends on the specific facts of each case and on Florida law.

A company’s hiring choices can matter too. Early investigation helps identify everyone who may be responsible.

Common Crash Situations on Orlando-Area Roads

Orlando’s busy roads carry heavy traffic, and that mix can lead to crashes. I-4 runs through the heart of the city. State Road 408, State Road 528, and International Drive add more merges, exits, and visitor traffic.

Watch for these patterns:

• Rear-end collisions happen during sudden slowdowns.
• Lane-change impacts happen when a large vehicle merges or drifts.
• Exit and merge crashes happen where traffic flows change quickly.

Delivery driving adds its own risks. Backing or turning in parking lots, stopping on narrow residential streets, and rushing routes at peak delivery times can all lead to collisions. Central Florida rain, sun glare, and visitor traffic can add to the risk.

Police reports record the vehicles involved, the scene, and the road conditions. Ask for the report number so your account can be matched to the official record.

Injuries These Crashes Can Cause, From Recovery to Life-Changing Harm

Truck crash injuries range widely. Some improve with treatment. Others change a family’s life for good.

Common injuries include back and neck injuries, broken bones, and soft-tissue injuries. Some people recover with time and care. Others face longer treatment.

Catastrophic injuries include spinal cord injuries, paralysis (paraplegia and quadriplegia), traumatic brain injuries, amputation, and severe burns. Long-term care may involve medical care and equipment built for lasting needs.

When a crash takes a life, Florida law gives families a path forward. The case is brought by the decedent’s personal representative, the person who acts for the deceased person’s estate. That person recovers for the survivors and the estate under Fla. Stat. § 768.20.

Florida’s damages statute, § 768.21, lists what survivors may recover. Damages are the money awarded for losses. A surviving spouse may recover for lost companionship and mental pain and suffering. Minor children of the decedent, and all children of the decedent if there is no surviving spouse, may recover for lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance.

Grief and daily decisions often arrive at the same time. Our team focuses on helping families understand their options and their next steps.

Florida Deadlines and Evidence That Matter After an Orlando Truck Crash

Florida sets firm deadlines for filing these lawsuits. Wrongful death claims have deadlines too. Waiting can cost you options, so contact a lawyer promptly.

Florida’s limitations statute sets these time limits.

Crash reports also run on a clock. For a crash involving injury or a commercial motor vehicle, the long-form report must be completed and submitted within 10 days after the investigation is completed. See § 316.066. The parties involved and their legal representatives can access the report.

Florida uses a modified comparative fault rule, also called shared fault (Fla. Stat. § 768.81(6)).

Fault is also split among liable parties by percentage. Accurate records of how the crash happened matter.

Helpful evidence includes:

• Photos of the scene, the vehicles, and your injuries
• Names and phone numbers of witnesses
• The police report number
• Medical records and bills
• Any dashcam or phone video you recorded

A trucking company can start gathering its own records soon after a crash. Your notes and photos can matter.

Talk With Our Florida Lawyers at No Cost

A free first consultation with CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is confidential. There is no obligation to continue.

Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is admitted to The Florida Bar.

The Florida-based firm focuses on personal injury cases of every severity. These range from everyday crashes to catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Our lawyers serve clients throughout Florida. We also publish educational content in Spanish.

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

If a FedEx truck has left you facing hospital bills, lost wages, or a loss that is hard to put into words, request your free consultation with our team.

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