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After a Truck Crash in Florida, Your Next Steps Matter<\/h1>

Your health comes first. Then the records and deadlines that protect your options. This Florida guide walks families through each step, written by Igor Hernandez of CHG Lawyers in Coral Gables.<\/p>

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By Igor Hernandez, CHG Lawyers, Coral Gables, Florida<\/em><\/p>\n

Recovering from a truck accident starts with your health. Then it moves to the records and deadlines that protect your options. This guide walks Florida families through those steps in order.<\/p>\n

Every case depends on its facts, its medical records, and Florida law. Read this as general information, not advice about your case.<\/p>\n

Start With Your Health After a Truck Crash<\/h2>\n

Get a medical checkup after any truck crash. Do this even if you feel okay. Some people notice pain, headaches, numbness, or confusion later.<\/p>\n

Tell your doctor about every symptom. Include the small ones. Explain how each one affects your work, sleep, and family life.<\/p>\n

Follow your doctors’ care. Ask them to explain any treatment plan. This page does not give medical advice.<\/p>\n

Keep every appointment record, bill, prescription receipt, and work note. A simple daily journal helps. Write down your pain, the activities you missed, and the help you needed at home.<\/p>\n

These records document your losses. They may be relevant to a claim, depending on the facts.<\/p>\n

Whether the crash caused a particular injury depends on the facts and the medical records of each case.<\/p>\n\n

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Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3>

Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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The First Days: Immediate Steps That Protect Your Recovery<\/h2>\n

In the first days, focus on safety, medical care, and basic facts. Call 911 if anyone is hurt. Ask for the officer’s name and the crash report number.<\/p>\n

Take photos of the vehicles, the road, your injuries, and any hazards. Hazards include debris or skid marks.<\/p>\n

Get names and phone numbers from witnesses. Memories fade. A witness’s account can help explain what happened.<\/p>\n

Avoid guessing about fault. Don’t sign anything at the scene. Don’t accept a settlement check.<\/p>\n

A truck crash can involve the driver, the trucking company, a cargo or maintenance company, and several insurers. Early records help sort out who was involved.<\/p>\n

How Soon Must a Truck Crash Be Reported?<\/h2>\n

Report the crash to law enforcement right away. Treat every reporting and filing deadline as urgent. The rules depend on the facts of your crash.<\/p>\n

Your own insurance policy may also require prompt notice of a claim. The policy language controls what it requires.<\/p>\n

Lawsuit deadlines are separate from reporting duties. For many Florida negligence claims, Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a> generally sets a two-year period.<\/p>\n

Exceptions apply. Other deadlines, including those for wrongful death claims, may differ.<\/p>\n

Missing a deadline may affect a claim. The effect depends on the facts and the exceptions that apply. Contact a lawyer promptly. Don’t assume you know the date.<\/p>\n

What If the Truck Driver or Company Leaves the Scene?<\/h2>\n

If the truck driver leaves, report it to police immediately. Then write down every detail you can recall about the truck.<\/p>\n

Note any company name, phone number, or identification number on the cab or trailer. Record the color, the direction of travel, the time, and the location. Write down witness names too.<\/p>\n

Your own auto policy may include uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 627.727<\/a>, that coverage has its own limits and rules.<\/p>\n

Whether it applies to your crash depends on your policy terms and the facts. Don’t assume any coverage will pay. Don’t assume how much it might pay.<\/p>\n\n

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Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p>

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Preserving Evidence Before It Is Lost<\/h2>\n

Trucking evidence can be lost or overwritten. Acting early matters. Keep the crash report, photos, video, dashcam footage, repair records, witness statements, and medical records.<\/p>\n

A claim may also involve trucking records that you cannot easily get on your own. These include:<\/p>\n