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When a FedEx Truck Crash Takes a Loved One, Your Family Deserves Answers<\/h1>

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By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published November 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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In Florida, the family of someone killed in a FedEx truck crash may be able to bring a wrongful death claim. This kind of claim seeks money for the losses the family and the estate suffered. Grief comes first. But hard decisions and deadlines follow quickly. This guide explains who can file, what the claim can cover, who may be responsible, and what happens next.<\/p>\n

What a FedEx Truck Accident Wrongful Death Claim Is, and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n

A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit. A family brings it after a death caused by another party’s negligent or wrongful act. Negligence means failing to use reasonable care.<\/p>\n

Florida calls its law the Florida Wrongful Death Act<\/a>. The law applies when the person who died could have sued for their own injuries had they lived (\u00a7 768.19<\/a>).<\/p>\n

FedEx-branded trucks may be driven by FedEx employees. They may also be driven by independent contractor drivers. That difference affects who may be named in a claim. So it matters early.<\/p>\n

This page serves two groups. The first is families grieving a loss who are deciding whether to act. The second is people seriously hurt in a FedEx truck crash who want to understand the options for their families. We treat every fatal crash with care. Our focus stays on the family left behind and the steps they can take next.<\/p>\n\n

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If your family lost someone in a FedEx truck crash, you do not have to sort out the claim alone. Reach out, and we will talk through your options with you. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?<\/h2>\n

The claim is brought by the personal representative of the person who died. The personal representative is the person who manages the estate. That person recovers for the survivors and the estate. Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.20<\/a> says the action “shall be brought by the decedent’s personal representative.” The decedent is the person who died.<\/p>\n

Survivors are the people the law allows to recover. They often include a spouse, children, and, in some cases, parents. \u00a7 768.21<\/a> sets out who may recover what.<\/p>\n

The personal representative role can be unclear. This is especially true when several relatives are involved. Do not assume who holds it. Raise the question early so the right person files the claim.<\/p>\n

Florida also sets time limits for these claims. Florida law sets specific time limits for filing a wrongful death lawsuit, and those deadlines apply. Deadlines apply. Families should act promptly.<\/p>\n

What a Florida Wrongful Death Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n

A Florida wrongful death claim can seek money for the family’s losses and the estate’s losses. The categories below come from Florida’s damages statute.<\/p>\n