{"id":102696,"date":"2026-11-04T17:10:18","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T17:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-contractor-driver-liability\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T17:10:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T17:10:28","slug":"fedex-contractor-driver-liability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/fedex-truck-accidents\/fedex-contractor-driver-liability\/","title":{"rendered":"FedEx Contractor Driver Accident Liability 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-102695\" alt=\"A white FedEx box delivery truck is parked on a Florida highway shoulder with warning triangles placed behind it.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-white-fedex-box-delivery-truck-is-parked-on-a-florida-high-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-white-fedex-box-delivery-truck-is-parked-on-a-florida-high-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-white-fedex-box-delivery-truck-is-parked-on-a-florida-high-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-white-fedex-box-delivery-truck-is-parked-on-a-florida-high-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-white-fedex-box-delivery-truck-is-parked-on-a-florida-high-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-white-fedex-box-delivery-truck-is-parked-on-a-florida-high-photo.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\/truck-accidents\/\">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)\">Hurt in a Crash With a FedEx Contractor Driver? You May Have Options.<\/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 contractor label does not automatically end an injury claim. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm that handles truck and delivery crashes and helps families understand who may be responsible.<\/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, Confidential 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\/\">Get a Free, Confidential 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 Injured Floridians Call CHG<\/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, no obligation<\/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 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>Quick Answer: Can You Still Recover When the FedEx Driver Is a Contractor?<\/h2>\n<p>A contractor label does not automatically end a claim, although the result depends on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>The key questions are these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who controlled the driver?<\/li>\n<li>Who owned the truck?<\/li>\n<li>Which parties may share responsibility for the crash?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page is for people hurt in a crash with a FedEx delivery truck. It is also for families whose loved one died in one. It explains FedEx contractor driver accident liability in plain language.<\/p>\n<p>Every case depends on its facts. The details of your crash matter.<\/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 crash left you or someone you love hurt, you may have a claim against more than one party. Reach out to our team and we&#x27;ll walk you through your options. 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 decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-fedex-delivery-truck-driving-down-a-busy-new-york-city-str-photo.jpg\" alt=\"FedEx delivery truck driving on a busy New York City street past tall skyscrapers and traffic.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Why the Driver&#8217;s Status Matters: Employee or Independent Contractor?<\/h2>\n<p>The driver&#8217;s status helps decide which company answers for the driving.<\/p>\n<p>An independent contractor runs their own business. That is why the label is often fought over.<\/p>\n<p>Courts look at control, not just paperwork. They ask:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who set the routes and delivery schedule?<\/li>\n<li>Who required the uniform and vehicle?<\/li>\n<li>Who set the delivery standards?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That is why this question comes up often.<\/p>\n<p>Two paths can still reach a company:<\/p>\n<p>Federal rules put duties on motor carriers. Motor carriers are trucking companies. A carrier must require its drivers to follow the duties and prohibitions that apply to them (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-390.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 390.11<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Who Else May Be Responsible After a FedEx Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party can share responsibility for one crash.<\/p>\n<p>The driver is the first. Examples include speeding, distraction, or fatigue (tiredness).<\/p>\n<p>Other parties may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The contracted delivery business<\/strong> that employs the driver and runs the route.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The truck&#8217;s owner.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance providers<\/strong>, if brake, tire, or equipment failures played a role.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The company that chose, trained, or kept the driver.<\/strong> These are negligent hiring, retention, or supervision claims. They say the company was careless in hiring, keeping, or supervising the driver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Causes of Delivery Truck Crashes and How They Connect to Liability<\/h2>\n<p>Most delivery truck crashes trace back to a few causes. Each cause points to a different party.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distracted driving<\/strong>, including phone use and in-cab screens, points to the driver.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impossible delivery schedules<\/strong> can push drivers to speed, skip rest, or rush stops. This points to the company that sets the schedule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blind spots and backing-up crashes<\/strong> near homes and businesses can point to the driver and to training.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stop-and-go driving<\/strong> with frequent stops can raise questions about route design and driver conduct.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inexperienced drivers<\/strong> placed on routes without enough training point to the company that assigned them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Federal rules require motor carriers to make drivers record their duty status for each 24-hour period. Duty status shows whether a driver was working, driving, or resting. Under federal rules, carriers record duty status electronically, and paper-grid recording is allowed only in limited circumstances, such as certain vehicles manufactured before model year 2000 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>These records can show whether drivers were overworked.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Rules That Shape a FedEx Truck Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Florida uses a comparative fault rule (<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(6)<\/a>). This rule can block a claim in a negligence action if the injured person is found to be greater than 50 percent at fault for their own harm, but it does not apply to personal injury or wrongful death actions arising out of medical negligence under chapter 766.<\/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\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>, in a negligence action, a party found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages; this does not apply to personal injury or wrongful death actions arising out of medical negligence under chapter 766.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also sets time limits 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a> covers these limits. Deadlines apply to actions other than for recovery of real property. Acting early protects your options.<\/p>\n<p>After an injury crash, a Florida Traffic Crash Report must be submitted. It is due within 10 days after the officer finishes the investigation (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.066.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 316.066<\/a>). Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.066.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 316.066(1)(b)<\/a>, the parties involved in a crash, their legal representatives, and their insurers may be given access to the crash report, but it may not be redistributed to any person or entity the statute does not list.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also requires personal injury protection (PIP) benefits (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.736.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 627.736<\/a>).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PIP is insurance that pays some medical bills and lost income.<\/li>\n<li>Its role should be reviewed early.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, a release is a signed paper that gives up a legal claim. A release signed with one party does not release the others unless its terms say so (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.31.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.31<\/a>). Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.31.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.31(5)(a)<\/a>, a release or covenant not to sue given in good faith to one of two or more persons liable for the same injury or wrongful death does not discharge the others unless its terms so provide, but it reduces the claim against the others by the greater of the amount stipulated in the release or covenant or the consideration paid for it. Read any settlement paper closely.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Shows Who Is Responsible<\/h2>\n<p>Early evidence often decides who gets named in a claim. Evidence can disappear quickly. Preserve what you can.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driver logs and hours data<\/strong>, including electronic logs and duty-status records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispatch, GPS, and delivery schedules<\/strong> that show timing and route pressure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Route assignments and contracts<\/strong> between the driver&#8217;s business and the delivery company.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance and inspection records<\/strong> and electronic data from the truck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dashcam or surveillance footage<\/strong>, photos from the scene, and witness names.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The police crash report<\/strong>, plus insurance information for each party.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical records<\/strong> that connect your injuries to the crash. Follow your doctors&#8217; care and keep every record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Save texts, emails, and delivery app messages too. Small details often show who knew what, and when.<\/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>What Damages May Be Recoverable After a FedEx Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Damages cover money losses and human losses. Each claim is different. No outcome can be promised.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical expenses<\/strong>, past and future, including rehabilitation and medical equipment. For bills already paid, Florida limits proof to the amount actually paid, whatever the payment source (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0427.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.0427<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income and reduced earning capacity.<\/strong> Earning capacity means your ability to earn money in the future.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful-death claims<\/strong> for families of someone killed in a crash. The family brings this claim after a death. Florida&#8217;s wrongful-death statute lists losses survivors may recover, including lost support and services (<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>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How CHG Personal Injury Lawyers Handles These Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Our process starts with a free, confidential, no-obligation first consultation. From there, the steps usually look like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> You describe the crash, your injuries, and any papers you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We review the driver&#8217;s status, the company&#8217;s control, the truck&#8217;s owner, and the evidence listed above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preservation and claims.<\/strong> We send letters asking parties to keep evidence. We bring claims against each responsible party on timelines Florida law sets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> We negotiate, and if needed we litigate. We keep you informed at each stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We represent people throughout Florida, including in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Our lawyers are admitted to The Florida Bar. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<p>Some matters may be handled together with, or referred to, another law firm. If that happens in your case, we will tell you.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-fedex-delivery-van-driving-through-a-busy-city-intersectio-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A FedEx van drives through a busy city intersection with heavy traffic and restaurants along the street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About FedEx Contractor Driver Liability<\/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 an independent contractor?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. A contractor label does not automatically end a claim. Control and the company&#8217;s own conduct matter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does it matter who owns the truck?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can. Florida law can make a vehicle owner answerable when someone drives it with permission.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <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>, a lawsuit founded on negligence generally must be filed within two years. Deadlines apply, so contact the firm promptly. Acting early protects your options.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida&#8217;s comparative fault rule bars recovery if you are more than 50 percent at fault for your own harm.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my loved one died?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida&#8217;s wrongful-death statute lets certain survivors recover losses. These include lost support and, for a spouse, loss of companionship.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does it cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><p>If a FedEx truck crash has left you or someone you love facing medical bills and hard choices, you may have a claim against more than one party. Send us a message through our <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>. We&#8217;ll talk through your options and the next steps.<\/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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Your first consultation is free and confidential.<\/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\">Time Matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply to injury claims in Florida, and crash evidence such as dashcam footage, electronic logs and witness statements can be lost. 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