{"id":100153,"date":"2026-11-02T19:30:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T19:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-claim-value-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T21:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T21:10:11","slug":"fedex-truck-accident-claim-value-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-claim-value-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"FedEx Truck Accident Claim Value in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-100152\" alt=\"Damaged semi truck and passenger car at the scene of a serious highway collision.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-2.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-2.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\"><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/\">FedEx Truck Accidents<\/a> | Serving Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">What Is a FedEx Truck Accident Claim Worth in Florida?<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">A crash with a FedEx delivery truck can change your life in seconds. Learn what shapes the value of a claim, and talk with Florida-based personal injury attorneys about your options in a free, confidential first consultation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published November 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>Why a FedEx Truck Accident Claim Has No Single Price Tag<\/h2>\n<p>A FedEx truck accident claim does not have a standard price. Its value depends on the losses you or your family suffer. It also depends on who is responsible for those losses.<\/p>\n<p>After a crash, many people ask what a FedEx truck accident claim in Florida may be worth. This is especially true if you are hurt or worried about someone you love.<\/p>\n<p>FedEx truck crashes vary widely. Some cause property damage and short recoveries. Others cause spinal cord injuries, <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a>, traumatic brain injuries, or wrongful death. Each one brings very different losses.<\/p>\n<p>No one can predict a final result in advance. This page explains:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what a claim is made of<\/li>\n<li>which FedEx-related facts raise or lower value<\/li>\n<li>how Florida law shapes the outcome<\/li>\n<li>what usually comes next<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a FedEx truck crash has left you or someone you love hurt and facing bills, you don&#x27;t have to sort it out alone. Reach out for a free, confidential consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-white-and-purple-fedex-delivery-truck-drives-along-a-deser-photo.jpg\" alt=\"FedEx delivery truck driving on a desert highway in Arizona.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>The Damages That Make Up a Claim&#8217;s Value<\/h2>\n<p>A claim&#8217;s value is built from two kinds of damages. &#8220;Damages&#8221; means money a person may recover for losses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Economic damages<\/strong> are losses you can count in dollars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-economic damages<\/strong> are harms that are harder to measure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Florida&#8217;s comparative fault statute<\/a> defines economic damages. They include lost income, medical and funeral expenses, and other losses caused by the injury.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical care:<\/strong> emergency treatment, surgery, hospital stays, rehabilitation, prescriptions, and equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income:<\/strong> wages you missed now, plus a reduced ability to earn later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-economic harm:<\/strong> pain and suffering, anxiety and sleep loss, lost enjoyment of life, and disfigurement. Emotional harm is shown through medical and mental health records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future care:<\/strong> long-term nursing, home changes, assistive devices, and future surgeries. Treating physicians (doctors) and other qualified professionals usually document these needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a fatal crash, Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">wrongful death damages statute<\/a> lets survivors recover lost support and services. A surviving spouse may also recover for lost companionship and mental pain and suffering. Minor children may recover for lost parental guidance. A survivor who paid funeral or medical bills may recover those amounts.<\/p>\n<h2>Factors That Raise or Lower a FedEx Truck Claim&#8217;s Value<\/h2>\n<p>Three factors matter most:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>How serious and lasting the injuries are<\/li>\n<li>Who was responsible<\/li>\n<li>What the records show about the driving and the truck<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here are the details.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Severity and permanence.<\/strong> Lasting or life-altering injuries usually carry larger future losses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who may be responsible.<\/strong> Several parties can share fault. These include the driver, the company that employs or contracts the driver, the truck owner, cargo loaders, and maintenance providers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contracted carriers.<\/strong> FedEx ground delivery often uses contracted carriers. Who hired and supervised the driver is reviewed early.<\/li>\n<li>The term &#8220;preempted&#8221; is a legal word that lawyers use when they discuss how federal and state law interact in a particular case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driver hours.<\/strong> Federal rules limit driving time. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.3<\/a>, a driver may drive a total of 11 hours during the period specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.3<\/a>). This is allowed only after 10 consecutive hours off duty (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.3<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Logs and records.<\/strong> Carriers must keep duty records. These show driving and rest hours. They must keep them for at least six months. Tampering with an electronic log device so that it does not accurately record and retain required data is prohibited (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driving conduct.<\/strong> Distraction, speeding, and unsafe lane changes can strengthen a liability case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cargo and maintenance.<\/strong> Overloaded or shifted cargo can matter. So can brake, tire, and steering records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size gap.<\/strong> A large loaded truck can cause more severe harm to a car or pedestrian.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance.<\/strong> Federal rules set a $750,000 minimum for interstate for-hire carriers of nonhazardous property. Actual coverage varies. Investigators confirm which policies apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Florida Law Shapes the Value of Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s rules on fault, deadlines, and medical bills can change a claim&#8217;s value. This is true even when the injuries are clear.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comparative fault.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Florida&#8217;s comparative fault statute<\/a>, a party found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages. Each liable party is judged by its own percentage of fault.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing deadlines.<\/strong> Florida sets deadlines for filing lawsuits. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Florida&#8217;s limitations statute<\/a> governs them; it generally requires an action founded on negligence to be filed within two years. Missing a deadline can end a claim. Contact a lawyer promptly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical bills.<\/strong> For bills already paid, Florida limits proof to the amount actually paid. This applies no matter who paid it (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0427.html\">Florida&#8217;s medical expense evidence statute<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Letters of protection.<\/strong> A letter of protection is an agreement to treat you now. The provider is paid from a later settlement or judgment. Ask about one early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Car crash benefits.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.736.html\">Florida&#8217;s personal injury protection law<\/a> provides $10,000 in medical and disability benefits. It also provides $5,000 in death benefits for car crashes. These limits are modest next to serious medical costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How a FedEx Truck Accident Claim Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>A claim usually moves in a set order. It goes from medical care to evidence, then to investigation, damages, and negotiation. If a fair resolution is not reached, a lawsuit may follow.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Get medical care.<\/strong> Follow your doctors&#8217; plans. Keep every record, bill, and missed workday.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preserve evidence.<\/strong> Photograph the scene and vehicles. Note the police report number. Record witness names.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigate early.<\/strong> Request driver logs, maintenance records, camera or telematics data (computer data from the truck), and insurance policies. Carriers must keep duty records for not less than six months from the date of receipt. That is why early requests matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document damages.<\/strong> Medical records, wage records, and opinions from physicians or economists show the full picture of your losses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate, then litigate if needed.<\/strong> Negotiating with insurers is one route. If a fair result is not reached, a lawsuit may follow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Timeline:<\/strong> Timing depends on several things. These include how serious the injury is, how many parties are responsible, whether insurers cooperate, and whether the case goes to court.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About FedEx Truck Claim Value<\/h2>\n<p>Most of these questions come down to two things: your losses, and who is responsible for them.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can anxiety after a crash add to a claim?<\/summary><p>Yes. Emotional harm can be part of a claim&#8217;s non-economic losses. It is shown through medical and mental health records. It is valued case by case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much of a settlement do I keep?<\/summary><p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery. Medical balances and reimbursement claims are reviewed with you during the consultation. This lets you see the numbers.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I pursue a claim if the driver worked for a contractor?<\/summary><p>Yes. The contracting arrangement is reviewed during the investigation. It affects who may be responsible. Contact a lawyer early. This helps document the relationships between the driver, the contractor, and FedEx.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if a family member was killed?<\/summary><p>Florida wrongful death claims are brought for the surviving family. Damages focus on the survivors&#8217; losses. Families should contact a lawyer promptly. This helps make sure deadlines are met and evidence is kept.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/trucks-and-cars-moving-along-a-congested-city-highway-in-day-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Trucks and cars travel along a congested city highway during the day.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Why CHG Personal Injury Lawyers and How to Get a Free Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm. We serve people throughout Florida, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers are admitted to The Florida Bar.<\/li>\n<li>The firm handles car and truck crashes, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims.<\/li>\n<li>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/li>\n<li>Some matters may be referred to or handled with other law firms. The firm will tell you when that applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a FedEx truck crash has left you or a loved one hurt, facing bills, and waiting for answers, you do not have to sort it out alone. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a> for a free, confidential consultation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Can Affect the Value of Your FedEx Truck Claim<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your injuries and medical records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The type, severity and expected duration of your injuries, along with the treatment your doctors recommend, are central to any claim. Following your doctors&#x27; care also creates the records that document what happened.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost income and future earnings<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time away from work, reduced hours, or a lasting change in what you can do for a living can all be part of the picture.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who was involved in the crash<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A commercial delivery crash may involve the driver, the delivery company, a contractor or a vehicle maintenance provider. Identifying every party early helps protect evidence.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evidence from the truck and the scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driver logs, vehicle data, photographs, dash-camera footage and witness accounts can all shed light on how the crash happened.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Before You Speak With an Insurance Company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trucking or delivery company&#x27;s insurer may contact you soon after a crash. Be careful about recorded statements or signing papers before you have spoken with a lawyer about your injuries and rights.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Call for a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Call for a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Types of Losses a Claim May Address<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emergency treatment, hospital stays, surgery, rehabilitation, medication and future care needs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost income<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wages missed during recovery and any loss of earning ability that lasts beyond the crash.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pain and daily life<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physical pain, emotional strain and changes to everyday activities that many injured people describe.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family losses<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a crash causes a death, the family may be able to bring a wrongful death claim. Our team handles these cases with care and compassion.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Florida Personal Injury Attorneys About Your FedEx Truck Accident. Your First Consultation Is Free, Confidential and Without Obligation.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury\/\">Spinal Cord Injuries: A Guide for Victims and Families Facing Paralysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-insurance-adjuster-florida\/\">Dealing With the Insurance Company After a FedEx Truck Crash<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-insurance-policy-limits\/\">FedEx Truck Accident Insurance and Policy Limits in Florida<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-lawyer-fees\/\">FedEx Truck Accident Lawyer: No Fee Unless There Is a Recovery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-lawyer-south-florida\/\">Fedex Truck Accident Lawyer South Florida<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-settlement-value\/\">FedEx Truck Accident Settlement Value in Florida: What Affects It<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn what shapes a FedEx truck accident claim&#8217;s value in Florida: medical costs, lost income, fault rules, deadlines, and next steps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":86998,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"chg_review":"","chg_sendback":"","chg_canonical":"","chg_lang":"","chg_hreflang":"[{\"hreflang\": \"en\", \"href\": \"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-claim-value-florida\/\"}, {\"hreflang\": \"es\", \"href\": \"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/es\/accidentes-camiones-fedex\/valor-reclamo-accidente-camion-fedex-florida\/\"}, {\"hreflang\": \"x-default\", \"href\": \"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-truck-accident-claim-value-florida\/\"}]","chg_jsonld":"[{\"name\": \"FedEx Truck Accident Claim Value in Florida\", \"@type\": [\"Service\", \"FAQPage\"], \"about\": [{\"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Spinal cord injury\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spinal_cord_injury\"}, {\"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Paralysis\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paralysis\"}], \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"audience\": {\"@type\": \"PeopleAudience\", \"audienceType\": \"Florida residents injured in a FedEx truck crash and family members of people injured or killed in one\"}, \"keywords\": [\"FedEx truck accident claim value Florida\", \"FedEx truck accident settlement Florida\", \"FedEx truck crash compensation Florida\", \"Florida comparative fault 51% rule\", \"Florida personal injury statute of limitations\", \"Florida wrongful death claim damages\", \"Florida economic and non-economic damages\", \"FedEx contractor driver liability Florida\"], \"provider\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/#organization\", \"name\": \"CHG Personal Injury Lawyers\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/\"}, \"speakable\": {\"@type\": \"SpeakableSpecification\", \"cssSelector\": [\"article > p:first-of-type\", \".wp-block-details p\", \"article > h1\"]}, \"areaServed\": {\"name\": \"Florida\", \"@type\": \"State\"}, \"description\": \"An informational guide explaining how the value of a FedEx truck accident claim in Florida is built, including economic and non-economic damages, future care and wrongful death losses, factors that affect liability and value (such as contracted drivers, hours-of-service rules, cargo loading, vehicle maintenance, and size disparity), and how Florida comparative fault, filing deadlines, and medical-damages rules shape outcomes. 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