{"id":101063,"date":"2026-11-03T15:06:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T15:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-contract-driver-truck-crash-claims\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T22:47:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T22:47:17","slug":"fedex-contract-driver-truck-crash-claims","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-contract-driver-truck-crash-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"FedEx Contract Driver Truck Accident Lawsuit | FL"},"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-101062\" 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-3.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-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/damaged-semi-truck-and-passenger-car-at-the-scene-of-a-serio-photo-3.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)\">Truck Accidents | 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)\">Hurt in a Crash With a FedEx Contract Driver? You Don&#x27;t Have to Sort Out the Claim Alone.<\/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)\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm that helps people and families harmed in truck crashes, including crashes involving FedEx contract drivers. Learn what questions to ask and what steps can protect your claim.<\/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\">Request a Free Consultation<\/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\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/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\">Why Florida Families Contact Us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Florida<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Florida-based personal injury firm<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Licensed<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential first consultation<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/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 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If a FedEx truck hurt you or someone you love, you may still have a claim. This is true even when the driver is a contract driver. Many FedEx-branded trucks are driven by independent contractors, not FedEx employees. That makes the question of responsibility important.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains who may be involved in a FedEx contract driver truck accident lawsuit. It covers the Florida rules that apply. It also explains what to do next.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. We serve people throughout Florida, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<h2>What a FedEx Contract Driver Crash Means for Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>A FedEx contract driver crash happens when the truck&#8217;s driver works as an independent contractor. The driver is not a FedEx employee. This difference changes who may be sued. It does not end the analysis.<\/p>\n<p>It is normal to feel unsure about who is responsible. Most people hurt in a crash focus on their health. They do not focus on how a company is organized.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Florida residents hurt in a crash with a FedEx-branded truck.<\/li>\n<li>Family members of someone killed or seriously hurt in such a crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A driver&#8217;s job title is only one piece of the picture. Claims look at several things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who hired the driver<\/li>\n<li>Who controlled the work<\/li>\n<li>Who owned the truck<\/li>\n<li>How deliveries were scheduled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you do not know who employed the driver, you are not alone. These details can often be learned through the crash report, insurance information, and records requests.<\/p>\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 driven by a contract driver left you or a loved one hurt, you may have a claim worth reviewing, and our team can talk it through with you. 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 scenic desert highway in Arizona\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Responsible After a FedEx Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party may be responsible after a crash. Whether FedEx itself can be named is a question for investigation. It is not an assumption.<\/p>\n<p>Parties that may be examined include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The contract driver, whose driving may have caused the crash.<\/li>\n<li>The business that hired or contracted the driver.<\/li>\n<li>The company whose brand and delivery network the driver operates under.<\/li>\n<li>The truck&#8217;s owner or lessor.<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance, loading, or other contractors, where the facts support it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hiring decisions can matter too. In 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/608us1r32_g3bi.pdf\">Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC<\/a>. The Court held that a state-law negligent-hiring claim against a broker that selected an unsafe carrier falls within a federal safety exception. That case involved a broker, not FedEx. It shows that hiring decisions can be part of a claim.<\/p>\n<p>Insurance also plays a role. Federal law directs the Secretary of Transportation to set minimum financial responsibility levels for motor carriers. Policy limits can affect how much money is available. For this reason, coverage should be reviewed early.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Causes of FedEx Truck Crashes<\/h2>\n<p>Truck crash claims often look at fatigue, hours of service, distraction, and vehicle condition. Every claim turns on its own facts, and a review of your case can explain which points apply to your situation. They are not conclusions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fatigue and driving hours.<\/strong> Federal rules limit how long a property-carrying driver may drive. A driver may not drive after 14 consecutive hours that follow 10 hours off duty. Except for drivers who qualify for certain short-haul exceptions, a driver may not drive once more than 8 hours of driving time have passed without at least a consecutive 30-minute interruption in driving status (<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>Impaired alertness.<\/strong> Federal rules bar driving when fatigue, illness, or another cause makes alertness unsafe (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 392.3<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distraction and delivery pressure.<\/strong> Claims may allege phone use, rushed schedules, speeding, unsafe lane changes, or rushed backing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance and loading.<\/strong> Claims may examine brakes, tires, and how cargo was loaded and weighed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Records matter a great deal. The record can be electronic or on paper. Carriers must keep these records for at least 6 months (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8<\/a>). Carriers must also investigate each driver&#8217;s safety performance history with Department of Transportation regulated employers during the preceding three years (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-391.23\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 391.23<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>What a Claim May Cover: Damages and Settlements<\/h2>\n<p>A FedEx contract driver truck accident lawsuit may seek money for several losses. These include medical care, lost income, and the harm an injury causes to daily life. Possible losses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical bills, rehabilitation, and future care<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and reduced ability to earn<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<li>Property damage and transportation costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Families of someone who was killed have additional rights. Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act covers these claims, starting with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.16.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.16<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.21<\/a>, survivors may recover lost support and services. A surviving spouse may recover for loss of companionship and for mental pain and suffering. Minor children may recover for lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance. A survivor who paid medical or funeral expenses may recover those costs.<\/p>\n<p>Settlement values vary widely. They depend on the injuries, the evidence, and the coverage available. No amount can be predicted or promised. Most truck claims are resolved through negotiation. A lawsuit may follow if a fair resolution is not reached.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Deadlines and Rules That Affect Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets filing deadlines in its statutes. A missed deadline can bar a claim. The timing rules appear in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>. Time limits differ by claim type. That is why reaching out promptly matters.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also applies comparative fault. This law divides fault among everyone who contributed to a crash (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>). If you share some fault, your own share reduces what you recover, but if you are found more than 50 percent at fault for your own harm, you may not recover any damages (except in medical negligence actions under chapter 766) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Crash evidence can disappear. Trucking records, dashcam footage, and vehicle data may be lost or overwritten. Federal rules allow records to be kept using any technology that accurately reproduces them (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-379.7\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 379.7<\/a>). Early requests to preserve evidence matter.<\/p>\n<p>Follow your doctors&#8217; care. Keep records of treatment, bills, and missed work. These records help show what the injury has cost.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: Step by Step With Our Team<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free, confidential, no-obligation first consultation. We review the crash and your injuries during this meeting.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> We listen to the facts of the crash, your injuries, and who was involved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We request that trucking, dispatch, and vehicle records be preserved. We also gather police reports. Our team may work with accident reconstruction professionals and medical providers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifying parties.<\/strong> We work to identify each party and insurer that may be responsible. Then we present the claim with supporting documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or suit.<\/strong> We negotiate first. If a fair resolution is not reached, we can file suit in the proper Florida court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Complex truck cases often take months or longer. No timeline can be promised. Every case moves at its own pace.<\/p>\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<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<h2>Why Work With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. Its practice focuses on truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims. The firm also handles other personal injury cases.<\/p>\n<p>Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is one of the firm&#8217;s licensed Florida attorneys. Our lawyers and support staff work together on each matter.<\/p>\n<p>The firm represents clients throughout Florida. We also publish educational <a href=\"\/resources\/\">resources<\/a> in English and Spanish for families who prefer Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>We cannot promise any result. Each case turns on its own facts. We explain what we find as we go.<\/p>\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 driving on a busy 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>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue FedEx if the driver is a contractor?<\/summary><p>It may be possible. Whether FedEx can be named depends on the relationships and facts of the crash.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who pays if I am hurt?<\/summary><p>Compensation may come from insurance covering the driver, the business involved, or other parties. Policy limits apply.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p>Florida sets filing deadlines in its statutes. They can be short. Contact us promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Your own share can reduce what you recover.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer right away?<\/summary><p>Early steps, such as preserving records, can matter. A free consultation is a good first step.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does it cost anything to talk with the firm?<\/summary><p>There is no cost. The first consultation is free and confidential. It carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>If a FedEx truck crash has left you or your family with hard questions, you may have a claim worth reviewing. Our team can talk it through with you in a free, confidential conversation at <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">our contact page<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><\/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. 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We help you understand your options while you concentrate on medical care.<\/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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Answers in Plain Language<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain each step of the process so you and your family know what to expect.<\/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\">Act Promptly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply to injury claims in Florida, and evidence such as crash reports, vehicle data, and photos can be lost over time. Contact our team as soon as you can.<\/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\">Steps You Can Take Now<\/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\">Seek Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow your doctors&#x27; 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